On Monday, January 18th, the Township Committee dedicated the large Community Room at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newtonville in memory of Roberta J. Corbitt who passed away in October 2015.
Mrs. Corbitt’s family and many friends were on hand for the dedication. The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center was Roberta’s pride and joy. She was instrumental in starting the Community Food Bank at the Center and during her tenure as President of the Seniors of the Newtonville Area, held lunch programs, bake sales, fish fry’s, high teas and countless other activities.
She has left a lasting impression on us all and she will be deeply missed by our community and everyone’s life she touched. Mayor Chuck Chiarello, Deputy Mayor Teresa Kelly along with Township Committee members Steve Martinelli, John Williams and John Armato were on hand to unveil the dedication sign. Mayor Chiarello, Rev. David Mallory and members of the Corbitt family spoke.
