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Services Were Held For Barbara Nestler

Barbara Lee Nestler (née Zimmerman), 86, died on Saturday, December 7, at her residence in Brandywine at Livingston.

Mrs. Nestler taught third and fourth grades in the New Providence school system for 30 years before retiring. She earned a master's degree from Kean College and was an active member of Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, and of Hadassah.

Born in Newark, she lived in Mountainside, West Orange, and Boynton Beach, Florida, before moving to Livingston 2½ years ago.

Predeceased by her husband, Monroe Nestler, she is survived by her daughter, Susan Wohlgemuth and her husband, Jerry; her son, Gary Nestler, and his wife, Anna Winderbaum; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Menorah Chapels at Millburn on Monday, December 9.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish Federation or to Parkinson's Disease Research.

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Cyber Concerns Discussed at Board Meeting

Ryan Lem, parent of a young student in the Livingston public schools and a professional in the cybersecurity field, brought up his concerns about the ransomware incident in the school district.

Lem said he would like more information “in terms of the scope or depth of the breach,” and about the the process going forward to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

“I don’t want us to be the next Baltimore, where you have two breaches, back to back, and it cost over $10 million for remediation,” he said.

 

 

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Township Council Approves $2.5M Open Space Purchase

At the regular meeting of the Township Council on Wednesday, December 4, the Council passed an ordinance authorizing the purchase of the Licari Miniature Horse Farm property – block 7300, lots 68, 82 and 83 at 240 East Northfield Road – through the Open Space Trust Fund. The 11 acres of land will be purchased for $2,556,750.

“This is a big year for our open space,” mayor Al Anthony said. “Really a momentous year. The most we’ve ever had for open space in a year is two acres, and this year we have 20 acres.”

The Council also purchased the Strahman property on East Cedar Street through open space funds earlier this year.

 

 

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George Shen Lauded at Final Board Meeting

George Shen Lauded at Final Board Meeting

On Monday, School Board president BuddyAugust presented a plaque to outgoing member George Shen in appreciation of his dedicated service to the Board and community.

Shen did not seek another term in the November School Board contest, in which incumbent Samantha Messer and newcomer Seth Cohen were elected.

Vice president Ronnie Konner agreed, saying that Shen “brought a different perspective sometimes in the questions you asked and made us look at things in a different way.” She also noted his support of global education.

 

 

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Circle Crash

Circle Crash

CIRCLE CRASH: At 6:49 p.m. on Monday, December 2, Livingston Police responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and West Mt. Pleasant Avenue. A 2011 Ram pickup truck operated by John Genao-Perez, 37, of Plainfield, was traveling east on West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, while Michael Amorosi, 64, of Denville, was operating a 2011 Chevy Silverado north on Eisenhower Parkway. Genao-Perez told officers that he entered the intersection while the traffic light was still yellow, while Amorosi stated he had a green light. Responding officers determined that Genao-Perez ran a red light, causing the accident. Four passengers in Genao-Perez’s vehicle were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The impact of the accident caused Amorosi’s vehicle to spin and strike a traffic signal pole, knocking it down.

 

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Camuso Display Opening

Camuso Display Opening

CAMUSO DISPLAY OPENING: With preparations under way for the opening of the Camuso Holiday Display, the first snowstorm of the season covered the Livingston Oval with a blanket of white on Monday, December 2. The Camuso Display will open on Saturday, December 7, with a lighting ceremony to be held at 6:30 p.m. There will also be train rides for children, guest appearances from Batman and Wonder Woman, and a performance from the Livingston Starliners dance team. The annual fundraiser is also taking place this season. People may buy a tree or dreidel for $20, and it will be added to the display with the person or family’s name on it. They will be for sale on opening night and every evening after that. All proceeds go to the restoration and upkeep of the characters in the display. Jerry Siskind Photo

 

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Boys' Soccer Team Finishes Season

Boys' Soccer Team Finishes Season

BOYS’ SOCCER TEAM FINISHES SEASON: The Livingston High School varsity boys’ soccer team celebrated Senior Night with a game against Ridge High School of Bernards Township. The team, with 19 seniors, won 2-1 with goals from Grant Shevrin and Zach Greenblatt. The team finished the season 9-7-2 in one of the state’s most competitive divisions, which includes four top 20 teams; five of the team’s seven losses were by a single goal. Captain and senior Elijah Elster was awarded first team All Conference; captain and senior Phillip Rodrigues was awarded second team All Conference and All State; and senior Abe Rimatski was given an honorable mention. Shown standing in the rear are: Ben Weiss, Dylan Spector, Lance Lenchner, Harrison Berkley, Zach Berkley, captain Elijah Elster, Alessandro Cocuzza, Stephane Boulineau, Jason Fiske, Abe Rimatski, Jordan Wayne, Jake Goldstein, and Josh Golin.

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James F. Molloy

James F. Molloy

James F. Molloy, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at the Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center in Livingston, surrounded by family members.

He was born on October 21, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, to James F. and Mary (Kennington) Molloy, and attended Brooklyn Tech High School.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1948, served in the Korean War with the 1st Marine Division, and was awarded the Bronze Star for action at the Chosin Reservoir campaign in November of 1950.

On May 9, 1953, he married Dorothy Jean Russell. Together they had four sons and resided in Livingston.

Jim worked for more than 35 years for the Public Service Electric and Gas Company, ultimately as a senior construction supervisor. His special interests and hobbies included raising his four boys, freshwater fishing, cooking, and 4 p.m. (sharp) martinis. He also was an avid baseball fan (Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees).

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Mary Lynch

Mary Lynch of Livingston passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Mary was born on October 11, 1922 to Mary and Anton Svetec of Newark. In 1946 she married William Lynch, and in 1950 Mary and William moved to Livingston where they raised their six children.

Mary was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She greatly enjoyed sewing and baking tasty Hungarian treats for her family and friends.

Mary had a devout Catholic faith, and she was a member of Saint Philomena parish for 69 years. Mary made many friends while supporting the parish in numerous ways, including as Girl Scout troop leader and president of the Rosary Alter Society. Mary was also a Eucharistic minister at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

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Max Insel Cohen

Max Insel Cohen of Livingston, 85, who died on Saturday, November 23, was born in Newark on New Year’s Eve. Max always said, “When I was born everyone celebrated.” His parents were Frieda Insel Cohen and Leroy F. Cohen.

Max graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, New Jersey, and then from Rider College in Trenton. From there he served in the US Army for two years. Subsequently, he entered the family business, Insel & Insel in Newark, and then, as an entrepreneur, established Max Insel Cohen, Inc., Animal Organs and Tissues for Research, serving all the major medical schools and research institutions throughout the greater metropolitan area.

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