Livingston community

Alice A. Scheper, 75, of Livingston, passed away at home peacefully with family by her side on September 24, 2020.

Born in Newark, NJ and raised inEastOrange,NJ,Alicehas been aresidentofLivingston, NJ for the last 50 years. Alice was a faithful and devout Roman Catholic who lived a dedicated life as a single, loving mother. While raising and providing for her two sons, Jude and Jason, she went back to school and achieved a B.A. in Accounting from Seton Hall University in 1985. Alice worked as a Senior Accountant at Electric Arc Inc., in Cedar Knolls, NJ until an unfortunate diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis forced her to retire in 1994. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt and friend who would always listen with an empathetic ear to everyone.

Alice is predeceased by her parents, George and Mary Scheper; four brothers, George Jr., Mark, Gary, and Christopher; and two sisters, Mary Clare and Phyllis.

Livingston residents Susan Wollermann, left, her daughter Ally Beetle, and friend, Leslie Busold donated hundreds of new ponchos left over from a school pageant to Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI) for distribution to the homeless. “Here’s another example of Livingston residents stepping up for the needy,” said LPI founder and director Jeff Friedman. LPI volunteers are currently ordering diapers in all sizes and new men’s clothing, both of which are in high demand for those living below the poverty line. “The best way to help LPI keep these vital items rolling is to make a donation to LPI, P.O. Box 247, Livingston, NJ 07039, or by visiting us directly on PayPal at paypal.me/lpinj,” continued Friedman. “For those who can purchase diapers in all sizes online or at a local store, please email me for pick-up or drop-off at njhomeless@aol.com.”

ROAD WORK: Crews excavate the roadway on Chelsea Drive prior to the installation of a new drainage system to correct a water problem. The work near the street intersection with Stonehenge Drive was being done by employees from Stanziale Construction on Tuesday, September 15, as part of the Chelsea Drive street improvement project.

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At the Monday, September 21, meeting of the Livingston Township Council, members listened to public comment concerning a final hearing ordinance that may result in an apartment complex with affordable housing.

The meeting may be viewed on the Livingston Township, NJ Facebook page.

Apartment Complex Hearing

The Livingston Police Department is warning residents to be cautious following reports of black bear sightings in the township.

“The black bear of New Jersey has continued to adapt to living closer in proximity to people and human development,” the police department wrote on Facebook. “They are learning to take advantage of human derived food sources. We have come to learn over the last couple of years that Livingston is currently home to the black bear. We want to assure the residents of Livingston that the police department has a close working relationship with the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, and in that capacity, we receive updates on the current policies and procedures concerning the enforcement and protection of both people and the animals.

Much of the three-hour Board of Education meeting on Monday, September 21, was spent revisiting and re-explaining the district’s reopening plan.

September 21 was also the first day that the first cohort of pre-K through grade two and self-contained special education students returned to their school buildings for hybrid learning.

The meeting was not streamed on Facebook, as it has been in the past, with “technical problems” cited as the reason for the change. Viewers were directed to join the webinar. It may be viewed on the Board of Education tab of the district website, livingston.org.

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Paul Joseph Moschella, 51, recently of Livingston, died on Friday, September 18. He had previously lived in Verona.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, September 23, at St. Raphael’s Church in Livingston, with interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Montclair.

Mr. Moschella is survived by his father, Carl Moschella, and his brother, James Moschella, and his wife, Priscilla. He was predeceased by his mother, Margherite Moschella.

Four Livingston residents were among 33 senior citizens recognized for their artistic talent at the 2020 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. This year’s contest was conducted virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Winning entries can be viewed at https://www.artworkarchive.com/rooms/essexcountyparksandrecreat ion/3bb954.

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Back to Sports!

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All 6.2 million New Jersey residents who are registered to vote should be receiving their mail-in election ballots this week, and those who intend to vote using them should do so sooner than later.

At a time when the U.S. Postal Service has been politicized and used as a tool, we must trust our institutions not to fail us, but still take every precaution we can to protect against it happening. That means returning the ballots using secure drop boxes, and voting as early as possible to ensure the ballots arrive on time. Recentlyappointed postmaster general Louis DeJoy has admitted to slowing down the speed of the mail this summer, causing delays and chaos that some say people in power are using to delegitimize the very legitimate process of voting by mail. We should not be afraid to utilize this means of voting.