Stormwater Monies?
Dear Editor: Livingston’s next budget will be discussed at a Town Council meeting this May. I ask the Town Council to tell us at that meeting if their proposed budget will include money for the renovation of our town’s stormwater drainage system.
I know that the current budget sets aside money for repairs when any of our town’s infrastructure breaks or fails. I assume our next budget will have similar funding. I am not asking about this repair money. I am asking about whether the next budget sets aside any money for renovations of components of our stormwater drainage system. For example, much stormwater piping in the vicinity of Scott Terrace is currently “inadequate” and needs replacement. Will there be money set aside for such stormwater system renovations? If so, how much?And which parts of the system are scheduled to be renovated this coming year? Matthew Boxer Trombley Drive
To the Editor:
Closer Drop-Off
Dear Editor: Many Livingston residents drop off electronic and other special waste for recycling at the Senior Center on the town recycle days, because it is easy, only a short distance from our homes.
But I would guess that many Livingston residents would not want to have to drive the 8.2 miles and 19 minutes each way (I checked the distance from the center of town on Google Maps) just to discard an old can of oil base paint.
Is it possible for Essex County to send a truck once or twice a year for a few hours to the Senior Center, so we can do this more conveniently? Michael Adler West Mount Drive
To the Editor:
Memorial Day Parade
Dear Editor: The 2023 Memorial Day parade is coming, and on Memorial Day, “we must never forget.”
The Memorial Day Parade is a patriotic event. It is a great way to pay tribute to our fellow Americans who died in our nation’s wars since the Revolutionary War. These were our neighbors who served in the Armed Forces on land, sea, and in the air. Also, we include our military personnel who died in foreign soil during the Cold War. In Livingston, 25 were killed in World War II, two in Korea, and two in Vietnam.
We are fortunate to have a Memorial Day parade because many towns throughout the state and country do not have parades anymore. We ask that you join us at the 9:30 a.m. ceremony at War Memorial Park [at the Oval] and then the Parade.
Our country is going through very challenging times, and events such as this show our love for our country.
In order to carry out this important annualAmerican tradition, we would like to ask for your support in making a donation to help with the parade expenses. Please send your donation to the Township of Livingston Parade committee, 357 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 and make checks payable to the Township of Livingston. Brian Boyle Member, Parade Committee And VFW and American Legion Crossbrook Road
Clarification:
Executive Session
On pageA-6 of theApril 27 edition of the Tribune, an article with the jump headline of “School Budget” noted that there was an executive session of the Livingston Public Schools Board of Education held prior to the start of the Tuesday, April 25, meeting.
The Tribune was given notice of this session on the Friday, April 21.
Following publication, a Board member informed the Tribune that it did not hold an executive session.
Correction:
Contract Negotiations
On pageA-6 of theApril 27 edition of the Tribune, an article with the jump headline of “School Budget” contained a misattributed quote.
Anthony Rosamilia, president of the Livingston Education Association, thanked the Board of Education for agreeing to a fair contract. The quote was incorrectly attributed to Brian Carey, president of the Living ston Supervisors’ Association, who also spoke during the meeting. Both unions, along with the Livingston Administrators’Association, agreed to new contracts.
We regret the error.
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To the Editor:
ShopRite Delivery
Dear Editor: I am an 86-year-old disabled person, living at the Enclave apartments on South Orange Avenue and a Livingston resident for 58 years.
Unfortunately, I am no longer able to do any of my own shopping. Every two weeks, I place an order with ShopRite to be delivered to my apartment. Delivery instructions state that I am disabled and delivery must be made to my apartment.
For about three months, all was well. However, during the past winter, my food delivery was left outside on the wet street for about three hours before it was traced. Two weeks ago, my food was left in the apartment building entrance for two hours and all of the dairy products had to be thrown away. ShopRite credited my account. This week, my delivery was left in the building entrance again. The delivery provider is Point Pickup.
Obviously, either their drivers don’t care or can’t listen to or read written delivery directions. I would not recommend their services to anyone. ShopRite personnel were very helpful, but can do better with delivery help. Elise Ruberman Latham Court
To the Editor:
Loyalty Day Ceremony
Dear Editor: Loyalty Day was first observed in 1921. It was then called “Americanism Day” to counter International Workers’ Day, which was promoted by Communists to honor workers on May 1. In 1949, in New York City, 100,000 Veterans of Foreign Wars marched. In 1955, Congress recognized it as a special day, as did President Eisenhower, and three years later, legislators passed a law making it an annual holiday. Since then, every president has issued a proclamation to mark the day, every single year. It is a special day for all American citizens to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States of America and to recognize the heritage of American freedom.
It is disheartening to read a recent poll that was taken by the Wall Street Journal that only 38 percent of the people polled thought patriotism was “very important;” in 1998, 70 percent thought it was very important.
Last week in our Old Guard meeting, many of the members spoke about “what loyalty means to them.” It was a very moving and heartfelt discussion, with many members speaking. On Monday, May 1, at War Memorial Park, six members of the VFW spoke lovingly of our country. Again, it was a very moving ceremony, reaffirming their loyalty and love for our country.
“Our founding principles have endured, guiding our nation toward progress and prosperity and allowing the United States to be a leader among nations of the world. Throughout our history, honorable men and women have demonstrated their loyalty to America by making remarkable sacrifices to preserve and protect these values,” as President George W. Bush once said.
To me, the American way of life is the best way of life! Reflecting on this important day, I am both grateful and a strong advocate of Americanism – love of country. Today, think about our freedom and our form of government: of the people, by the people, and for the people. Also, our freedom of speech, our laws, and our system of justice! Tell your children and grandchildren about this day. We need to have this holiday to have the awarenesss of what we have in America!
Brian Boyle Junior Vice Commander,VFW Member, American Legion, Old Guard Crossbrook Road The Tribune. Covering Livingston since 1929.
