In honor of Livingston’s bicentennial, January has been named Volunteer Month by the township. During the month of January, the township is celebrating its tradition of volunteerism with multiple events.  Among them are the Volunteer Fair and a special Volunteer Recognition Event. On Jan. 26, from 1-3 p.m., at the Senior Community Center, the Bicentennial Committee, Vision 20/20 Committee and the Citizen’s Institute will be joining together to host a volunteer fair.  "The purpose of this fair is to give members of the community an opportunity to see firsthand what volunteer and community …

A successful partnership between Livingston and one of the township's largest businesses will be highlighted this year as the township celebrates it's bicentennial. Saint Barnabas Medical Center has been named the Black Diamond sponsor for Livingston's year-long bicentennial celebration. "Livingston is our home," Lou LaSalle, Vice President of External Affairs for Saint Barnabas, said at Tuesday's reorganization meeting.  "Livingston is so progressive and so good and doing such great things; Saint Barnabas is proud to be a part of it." Last month, members of Saint Barnabas' brass presented …

This year is Livingston's Bicentennial year and the Livingston Bicentennial Committee has a year-long worth of celebrations planned. The committee has been meeting for almost two years, resulting in a schedule of events fitting for a 200th birthday.  Each month has a theme, with specific events designed to fit that month's theme.  January: Strengthened by Volunteers Jan. 1, Tuesday: Annual Reorganization Meeting and Reception Jan. 21, Monday: Day of Service on Martin Luther King Day Jan. 24, Thursday: Volunteer Recognition Day Jan. 26, Saturday: Volunteer Fair February: Honoring Our Founders …

One of Livingston’s largest businesses is joining forces with the township to celebrate next year’s bicentennial. At Monday’s Livingston Township Council meeting, Mayor Stephen Santola was joined by members of Saint Barnabas Medical Center to announce that the medical center would be donating $100,000 to the bicentennial fund and would serve as the "Black Diamond Sponsor" of next year's celebration. "When we were canvassed about supporting Livingston in this endeavor, wewe really feel like we are such a part of Livingston that how do you celebrate 200 years without us being part of it," said …

Livingston is looking to make 200 new friends -- or more! -- in 2013, when the township celebrates its bicentennial. Find Livingston at 200 on Facebook -- the social media site -- to connect next year’s events and photos with long-time residents, newcomers, and those who have moved away from their hometown of Livingston. It’s doubtful Livingston’s founders in 1813 could have envisioned this modern digital era. But members of the township’s Bicentennial Committee are embracing this new technology much the same way our founders took to farming. Throughout this year, members have been scanning …

Think back to all the things you learned in kindergarten, Principal Cynthia Healy told her students at Harrison. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup? The roots go down and the plant goes up. Throughout the day on November 15, the lesson was repeated as elementary students stepped outside for some hands-on science, planting daffodil bulbs for Livingston @ 200. With younger students, Healy reminded the classes about the difference between seeds and bulbs. “These are bulbs, but not like a light bulb,” she said to giggles. Thousands of daffodil bulbs have been planted all around town. …

Dear Editor, As you know, the year 2013 is fast approaching.  But, did you also know that in 2013 Livingston will be celebrating its Bicentennial?  Yes, imagine being 200!  The Livingston Bicentennial Committee is busy planning many fabulous exhibits and activities to honor our great town.  One of these events involves honoring various aspects of the community.  Are you a commercial business, big or small, a house of worship, or an organization that would be interested in being part of this town wide bicentennial celebration?  The Bicentennial Historical Committee is currently distributing …

When Livingston celebrates its bicentennial birthday in 2013, the township will be covered in thousands of blooming daffodils to mark the occasion. Arlene Johnson, co-chair of the Livingston Bicentennial Committee, has arranged for 20,000 daffodil bulbs to be sent to the township for residents and businesses to plant in the upcoming month.  The committee's plan is that if the bulbs are planted in October, they will be in full bloom in March.  “The feeling is that you can drive all around town and see the daffodils welcoming you to the bicentennial,” said Johnson. The committee will be holding…

Ever since it was announced that Livingston would be covered with thousands of blooming daffodils to commemorate the township’s bicentennial, residents have been asking where they can buy their bulbs to join the fun. The first opportunity for residents to buy their bulbs will be Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in conjunction with the township’s next electronic recycling day.  Bulbs will be sold on the upper level of the Senior Community Center.  Arlene Johnson, co-chair of the Livingston Bicentennial Committee, has arranged for 20,000 daffodil bulbs to be sent to the township for residents …

Got some special old-fashioned artifacts or Livingston photographs in the house? The Livingston Bicentennial Historical Committee would like you to share them as part of the township's upcoming 200th birthday next year.  The committee held three photo- and document-scanning sessions earlier this month and another round of scanning sessions will take place 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and 1:30 to 4 p.m. tomorrow.  Sought items include any family pictures, Livingston business pictures, school photographs and work and household items, such as typewriters, books, or tools, said Patty Arnold, the …

Livingston is gearing up for its 200th anniversary and the township's Bicentennial Historical Committee would like residents to share photographs, documents and other artifacts connected to the community's history. The committee is holding a document and picture scanning session 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today in the local history room of the Livingston Public Library, 10 Robert Harp. Pictures depicting "then and now" moments, family members and anything else connected to Livingston would be appreciated, said Patty Arnold, the bicentennial historical committee chairwoman. The committee would also …

Livingston is gearing up to celebrate its big 200th birthday in style with some new technology and a new look. Members of the township Bicentennial Committee recently set up a new website to highlight different parts of the community and all the festivities for the 2013 anniversary. A Livingston High School student created a logo for the celebration and the design officially unveiled to the public on Monday at the municipal government reorganization meeting - just in time for the new year. Livingston isn't the only municipality in Essex County gearing up to honor such an important milestone. …

Two years may sound like a long way off; however 2013, the year of the Livingston Bicentennial, is quickly approaching. On Monday night, members of the Livingston Bicentennial Committee appeared before the council to introduce plans for the town's Bicentennial celebration in 2013. The group, which is headed by Scott Maynard and vice-chaired by former Livingston mayors Ellie Cohen and Arlene Johnson, has spent the past year planning a moneumental celebration to commemorate the 200th anniversary since Livingston was officially established as a township in 1813. The committee drew praise from …