Ellen Marie Bertsch was born in Paterson, grew up in Wayne, and, after marrying Frank Gambatese, raised five children in West Paterson Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Seton Hall University in 1966, and taught at St. Philip's Elementary School in Clifton for 19 years In retirement, after moving to South Brunswick, served as President of the South Brunswick Library Board of … [Read more...]

Shirley Osipov moved to South Brunswick in 1999.  Around that time she founded a local chapter of Community Renewal.  As Director, she was able to create seventy-five successful outreach programs connecting one group to another, such as high school students and senior citizens Was named the United Way of Central Jersey Hometown Hero of the Year in the Individual Adult Volunteer category on … [Read more...]

Dr. Genevieve Kumapley is the Founder and Executive Director of MyGOAL Autism. MyGOAL Autism is an organization that exists to help people and families facing autism.  This is done through education and providing connections to support, treatment, and advocacy for individuals in the autistic community Received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree with Honors from the University of Illinois at … [Read more...]

Is currently serving as Commissioner on the South Brunswick Commission on Women and the South Brunswick Board of Education Has worked with parents, students, and teachers to advocate for awareness of mental health and stress.  This resulted in the District’s Homework Policy and Homework Free Holidays Was instrumental in organizing the South Brunswick Domestic Violence Awareness Walk … [Read more...]

Grace Plater became a Kendall Park resident in 1963 Became civically involved by bringing pies to welcome new residents in 1967 With other South Brunswick citizens formed The Concerned Black Parents and Citizens of South Brunswick. The group was formed in 1972 to find ways to assist black students who were struggling in the school system Received the Barry Indik Memorial Award for her … [Read more...]