Meet 4 Montclair ‘Seniors Of The Month’ (VIDEOS)

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair town officials named their March “Senior of the Month” on Wednesday, giving a nod to a longtime local philanthropist and community booster.

Among other charitable endeavors, for many years, Montclair’s March honoree, Josh Weston - along with his wife, Judy - sponsored the “Judy and Josh Weston Awards for Excellence in Teaching,” which paid tribute to the town’s standout educators.

Montclair officials held a Q&A session with Weston, which can be seen below. Check out videos highlighting past Montclair “Seniors of the Month” following the Q&A. Don’t forget to visit the Patch Montclair Facebook page here.

What is your birthdate and where were you born? December 22. Brooklyn.

When did you move to Montclair and why? 1958. I started a new job in N.J. Brooklyn was too far away. Montclair had a good reputation.

Are you currently employed? If so, doing what? If you had a career, what was it? Now retired. I was CEO of ADP (Automatic Data Processing) for many years in Roseland, N.J.

How are you currently engaged in the community? I sponsor many STEM projects at the high school, Buzz Aldrin School, and MSU.

What organizations or clubs are you affiliated with or a member of? Chair of Liberty Science Center, Board Member of NJPAC, Chair of NJTV, and several others. Most unusual is Chair of Safe Water Network – google them!

Have you done any volunteer work? If so, what type and with what organization? All of the above. Also, NJ Foodbank Board, Partners for Heath, former Chairman of Mountainside Hospital.

What are some of the most important lessons you feel you have learned throughout your life? Be curious, ask questions, try to improve outcomes wherever you are, and help others.

What is your mantra or words you live by? Be helpful wherever I can.

What are your plans for future? How does Montclair fit into these plans? More of same…especially helping STEM education in Montclair.

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