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🌱 Roseland family's lawsuit questions what donation consent really covered

Roseland, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Roseland! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Roseland family's lawsuit questions what donation consent really covered
  • Zulima Farber honored for opening doors to Latina leaders
  • West Essex Kiwanis introduces Legacy Award for longtime coach Bob Masella

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain; cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 40.
  • Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Family's shock at an open casket sparks organ donation lawsuit. Was consent truly informed? (mdlinx.com) — A Roseland woman says her family agreed to her brother's organ and tissue donation without understanding the extent of the recovery. Jessica Corsini's family is suing the New Jersey Sharing Network, alleging pressure to consent and inadequate disclosure about how donation could affect his appearance and how tissues might be used.
   

• Barrier-breaker: Zulima Farber, the state's first Latina AG, opened doors for generations of Latina leaders (binje.com) — Zulima Farber, New Jersey's first Latina attorney general, credited Roseland law firm Lowenstein Sandler with helping her open doors for others during an October tribute in Piscataway. The firm's first woman partner was honored by the Latina Civic Foundation, which announced it would name its year-long leadership academy for her.
   

• Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex to celebrate 103rd installation of officers, honor community leaders (newjerseyhills.com) — The Kiwanis Club of Caldwell-West Essex will give longtime coach and mentor Bob Masella its first Legacy Award at a Nov. 19 celebration in West Orange. The club, which serves Roseland and neighboring communities, will also recognize its officers and directors. Tickets cost $75, and reservations are required.
   

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Other local events
    Friday November 13
  • Comedy Night Philoptochos
    St. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Laurel Avenue, Roseland
    • Wednesday November 18
  • New Jersey | North Jersey Monthly Chapter Meeting →
    CSG Law, 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland
    8:15 am
    • Thursday November 19
  • Medications & You: A Senior Health Workshop
    Roseland - Borough Community Events, 96 Mt Pleasant Ave, East Hanover
    9:00 am
    • Friday November 20
  • North Jersey Card Show →
    Wayne Pal, 1 Pal Dr, Wayne
    5:00 pm
    • Monday December 7
  • 2026 Menorah Lighting →
    Monument Park, 140 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland
    5:15 pm

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  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for General Store Associate in Caldwell. Apply here.
  • DICK'S Sporting Goods posted a job opening for retail cashier in East Hanover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roseland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Caldwell

  • Free Balance Screenings In Caldwell: Are You At Risk Of Serious Falls? (patch.com)
  • Sepe throws for 340 yards, 4 TDs as Caldwell clinches sectional final berth (newjerseyhills.com)
  • The Mueller Gallery at Caldwell University Presents Jialun Tong and Melissa Wilkinson: Body Ody Ody (caldwell.edu)

Livingston

  • Thanksgiving Turkey Donations Needed In Livingston: 2026 Holiday Event (patch.com)
  • Girls cross country team performs well at the Group IV Championship (newjerseyhills.com)

West Orange

  • West Orange Needs New Town Council Member: Here’s How It Will Work (patch.com)

Ok Roseland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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