Livingston news

The Livingston High School boys’ varsity basketball team fell to the Hackensack Comets, 65-45, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament. The game was played in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center on Monday evening, February25.Shown above, Lancer center Chris Boulin, #12, wins the opening tip-off against Hackensack. At right, Lancer forward Jack Ernst, #13, “soars and scores” against the Comets.

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The Livingston High School girls’ varsity basketball team defeated the Mount Olive Marauders, 35-28, in the NJSIAA State Tournament, played on Monday evening, February 25, in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center. The Lancers will next face the winner of the Bloomfield/Kearny game. Shown here, Lancer forward Kayla Parsons, #10, drives the lane to score against the Marauder defenders.

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“I Will Not Play Politics in This Room:”

Michael M. Vieira, who was selected by the Livingston Democratic County Committee on February 13 to replace Michael Silverman on the Livingston Township Council, was formally sworn in at Monday night’s Council meeting.

Vieira’s wife, Gabriela, administered the oath of office, while their children, Samantha and Michael, looked on. Also in attendance were Vieira’s mother and members of his extended family.

Prior to joining his fellow Council members on the dais, Vieira took to the podium to thank his family and friends.

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The Livingston High School boys’ fencing team won the 2019 NJSIAA Fencing Team Championship – its first state title – Tuesday night at Morris Hills High School, over St. Peter’s Prep, a two-time defending state champion.

Livingston clinched its victory by being the first to reach 14. There are 27 bouts in the tournament, with three starters for each weapon (sabre, foil and épée).

The Lancers reached 14-10, and, continuing to play, had a final score of 15-12.

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The Livingston Township Council, at its meeting on Monday evening, February 25, approved one ordinance and introduced two others, including one to permit assisted living facilities to be constructed on South Orange Avenue.

Construction Code Ordinance

On final hearing, the Council approved an ordinance amending the uniform requirements in the township’s construction code.

Under the ordinance, a state uniform construction code enforcing agency, to be headed by the township’s construction official, will be formally established.

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The Board’s lead candidate for the superintendent of schools position “has decided not to come to Livingston because that person would need to take about a $20,000 pay cut,” school board president BuddyAugust announced at the February 25 Board of Education meeting.

“That is the law,” he said.

“In fact, that dollar figure – actually a bit more than $20,000 – is just for the first year,” he told the Tribune. “It would jump to more than $100,000 in a five-year contract, which we were hoping to offer.”

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Mark A. Snyder, 78, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday February 13, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 27, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey to Ralph and Jean Leflein Snyder. He married Sharon Goldstein in Somerset, New Jersey, on June 2, 1963, and she survives. Both Mark and Sharon grew up in Livingston, New Jersey.

Mr. Snyder is also survived by his children, Barbara (Barry) Seidman of Springfield, Illinois; Richard Snyder of Pennsylvania; and Kevin (Jennifer) Snyder of Morris Plains, New Jersey; six grandchildren, Jacob, Eli and Raya Seidman and Rebecca, Hannah and Ryan Snyder; one sister, Anita (Leslie) Mostow; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Sherman.

Livingston High School students Sacha Nithikasem, a sophomore; Annette Siu, a senior; and Michelle Li, a sophomore, are members of the Synchroettes Junior synchronized skating team. On Tuesday, February 19, the Synchroettes celebrated their last event of the season at their home rink at the Codey Arena in West Orange, and will send their three qualified teams to the national competition. The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will be held in Plymouth, Michigan, February 28 through March 1. With the current season at an end, the Synchroettes are preparing for the next season by inviting any skaters who are interested in synchronized skating to join a try-out clinic in March. For more information, visit http://synchroettes.com/tryouts.

In recognition of American Heart Month this February, the Livingston Health Department has shared tips to lower one’s blood pressure. Consistent readings of numbers over 120/80 mmHG (“120 over 80”) are an indication of high or elevated blood pressure, which can lead damaged arteries, heart attack and stroke.

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to lower your blood pressure. For example, we have personally found that avoiding long phone calls with in-laws, staying out of rush hour traffic, and not watching Knicks games are all good ways to maintain a healthy blood pressure.

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Starting next week, Livingston’s Township Council returns to a five-member board, following the Livingston Democratic Committee’s selection of Michael Vieira to fill the spot left vacant by the resignation of former Councilman Michael Silverman.

We welcome Vieira to the position and wish him well. We would have been happy with any of the three candidates, however, after speaking with Vieira following his selection, we are confident he is well prepared for the role. He will bring relevant experience and knowledge, while also offering a fresh face to the Council for the first time in several years. He has made it clear he is entering the position with a head full of ideas, and is not afraid to speak his mind. If he sticks to that, it should prove beneficial for the township.