West Essex Tribune

The Bessie Green Community Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, a long-time distribution partner of Livingston Philanthropies, Inc. (LPI), recently teamed with other Newark agencies to serve hundreds of families in the parking lot at Barringer High School in Newark. LPI supplied hundreds of baked goods packages through its partnership with Bimbo Bakeries, Inc. in Wayne. Bessie Green leaders thanked the Newark Police, Second Precinct, Essex County Sheriff’s Office and the Newark Fire Department for stepping up for the big event. Meanwhile, LPI volunteers are currently purchasing items that are needed more than ever for the homeless and profoundly poor. Tax-free contributions to provide diapers, baby bottles, children’s clothing, baby formula, baby wipes and food pantry supplies may be mailed to LPI, P.O. Box 247, Livingston, NJ 07039 or handled immediately on PayPal at paypal.me/lpinj. “As always, thank you, Livingston neighbors,” said LPI founder and director Jeff Friedman.

MAIN REPLACED: PSE&G gas workers move steel plates into place over a hole they dug earlier in the day on Thursday, August 27, as part of a gas main replacement project at the corner of Dogwood Terrace and Northfi eld Road. Dogwood Terrace was closed until the plates were put into place.

Jerry Siskind Photo

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No new COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Livingston during the month of August, according to the township health department. There were a total of 13 new recorded cases during the month, and 51 in the three month period of June through August.

As of Tuesday afternoon, September 1, the Livingston Health Department has reported that a total of 527 Livingston residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the first case was recorded in midMarch. 72 of those residents have died as a result of the virus.

In response to a recent jump in Livingston’s total COVID-19 cases, as reported by Essex County, the township’s health department has announced that it will soon be updating its local cases on a daily basis. The up-to-date township list may soon be seen at livingstonnj. org/CovidCases.

RTS (Recycle Track Systems NJ, LLC) became Livingston’s garbage collection vendor, effective Tuesday, September 1.

The Township’s current five-year solid waste collection contract with Waste Industries ended as of August 31. The township’s purchasing manager issued bid specifications and a request for bids for the new contract period. RTS was the lower of the two bids received for this service, and were awarded the contract.

There are no changes to the collection zones or scheduled days for pickups.

Residents should contact RTS’ customer service resources regarding missed pickups and other questions or issues. The company’s email address is Livingston@rts.com and its telephone number is 1-833-RTS-LVTN (833-787-5886).

The Lancers football team is preparing for the upcoming season. Through Sunday, September 13, coaches may only be in virtual contact with student athletes. Practice will start on Monday, September 14, with an optional heat acclimatization practice on Friday, September 11. Shown above, left, center Joseph Bonocore sets during the pre-snap position.Above, right, Lancer end Cole McEwan makes the slant pattern catch on the pass from Mory Ashenberg. At left, the new Lancer helmets are ready for player distribution. The Lancer logo and the players’ numbers will be affixed to the white base helmet.

Don Schwartz Photos

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WILLIAMSPORT RUNNER-UP: Livingston Little League was defeated by Nutley East, 8-2, in the championship game of the Williamsport 11 District 8 Baseball Tournament. The game was played on the Lou Krutoy Field at the Meadowbrook Little League Complex. Shown here, clockwise from top left: Livingston coaches and players proudly display their runner-up trophies. Kneeling are Grady Levine, Devin Santucci, Matthew Ferdinand, Ryan Ferdinand, Jake Bonardi, and Sage Kornreich; and standing are Nick Santonastaso, Jake Wolin, Zach Zaslow, head coach Ed Murray, Evan Hermann, Aidan Gillock, assistant coach John Santucci, Tyler Feldman, Brice Simon, and assistant coach Jim Bonardi; Jake Bonardi strides into a fastball during the championship game; Pitcher Aidan Gillock, #25, delivers a fastball against Nutley East; Livingston third baseman Sage Kornreich lifts the ball to right center field for a single; and Matthew Ferdinand singles to right center field against Nutley East.

Susan Gechtman (nee Nieuzytek), 63, of Morris Plains, died on Friday, August 28.

Born in Newark to the late Nancy and Steven Nieuzytek, Mrs. Gechtman grew up in Livingston and was a graduate of Livingston High School. She lived for many years in Morris Plains.

She is survived by her husband, Peter Gechtman; and her siblings, Kathleen Rice, Scott Nieuzytek and his wife, Naomi. She was predeceased by her brother, Steven Nieuzytek.

Mrs. Gechtman was cremated and there will be no service at this time. The family intends to celebrate her life at a later date.

To make a remembrance in her honor, the family suggests donations to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation, at Make-A-Wish® America Gift Processing, 1702 East Highland Avenue, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016, or online at https://wish.org/.

Arrangements are under the care of Dangler Funeral Home, Morris Plains.

ROAD WORK: The installation of a new asphalt binder course on Coddington Terrace, prior to the final asphalt paving, is shown here from the street intersection with West Hobart Gap Road. The work was being done by employees from Stanziale Construction on Tuesday, September 1, as part of the township’s Coddington Terrace street improvement project.

Russell Jones Photos

The Livingston League of Women Voters (LWV) will conduct a debate for the candidates for the open seat on District 4 of the Essex County Commissioners (formerly known as the Board of Chosen Freeholders) on Wednesday evening, September 16, at 8 p.m. via Zoom.

District 4 includes Livingston, the Caldwells, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Millburn, Roseland, Verona, and West Orange. Incumbent Democrat Leonard M. Luciano is being challenged by Republican Adam Kraemer. Both have ties to Livingston.

The Board consists of nine members in total, four of whom are elected at-large. Running for at-large re-election are Democrats Brendan Gill, Romaine Graham, Rufus Johnson, and Patricia Sebold of Livingston, against Republican challengers Alexandra Campisi, Gynise Gotto, Monique Headen, and Bernarda Quezada.

Believe it or not, it is that time of year again. It may not seem it, but soon the leaves will start to change, the temperatures will drop, and everything from coffee to hand soap will have the faint smell of pumpkin spice. That’s right, we are talking about flu season.

While seasonal influenza viruses are detected year-round, they are most common in the fall and winter. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone older than six months should get a flu vaccine every “flu season” to help prevent the contraction and spread of the virus.

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