7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Main Library – Mark Molesky’s newest book is This Gulf of Fire: The Destruction of Lisbon, or Apocalypse in the Age of Science and Reason , the captivating and definitive account of the most consequential natural disaster of modern times.
On All Saints’ Day 1755, an earthquake destroyed much of Lisbon,
followed by a tsunami (which ultimately claimed victims on four
continents) and a hellacious firestorm which burned for several weeks.
Much more than a chronicle of destruction, This Gulf of Fire is, at its
heart, a gripping human drama, involving an array of unforgettable
characters.
“…thoroughly absorbing…anyone interested in history and especially
disaster history will find this book enthralling “ –Library Journal
We told you this week about young Filip Saulean, the alternate student representative to the school board who sat in for the absent regular rep. Nina Kambili and let the board and Superintendent John Ramos hear concerns from his fellow students at Columbia High School.
If you missed it, listen HERE.
That was enough to earn him Maplewoodian of the Week.
No Giants game today so plenty of time to find your next home or just see what the market is offering.
Full list HERE.
From South Mountain School to parents on Friday:
Good Morning South Mountain Families:
We had a precautionary evacuation this morning at the Big School,
and I am writing to let you know that everyone is safe. At about 9:15
am this morning a teacher and a parent were on the lower level of the
big school. They reported smelling smoke to the office.
Ms. Goodman pulled the alarm, I announced over the public address
system for teachers to exit their classes through the front door.
The South Orange Fire Department and the South Orange Police
Department responded and found a tree on an adjoining property which
appeared to be smoldering on the top. They put caution tape around the
area, called PSE&G. SOMSD’s Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Mr.
William Kyle is on site to inspect the situation.
All students were brought back into the school within 20 minutes, and all classes have resumed their normal schedules.
As you know, the safety and security of our students, staff and
families is always our top priority. We are grateful to the South Orange
Fire and Police Departments for their quick response and assistance.
Marianne Hess
Interim Principal
The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held today, November 21, 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm., and Sunday, November 22, 11:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
Main Library.
And read HERE about their big plans for $15 million in improvements and expansion that needs money from this and other future fundraisers.
The Township Committee will be out this morning for their regular Talk to the Township Committee meet and greet.
Stop by Walgreen's on Spingfield Avenue between 9 a.m. and Noon to have your say.
Show up, ask a question, give them your view or just a pat on the back.
Remember, they work for you!
From Prospect Church:
Today, Prospect
church is having their annual food and coat drive to benefit MEND
(Meeting Emergency Needs with Dignity). A truck will be parked on the
Tuscan side of the church from 9 to noon.
Donations can be dropped
directly into the truck and then are being taken to Our Lady of Sorrows
Food Pantry. Gently used coats, hats, gloves, etc are very much in
need. Please donate if you can. Thanks in advance.
From Maplewood Police today:
Over the past few weeks, the Maplewood Police Department has
investigated several tire and rim thefts from vehicles. The thefts have
occurred between the hours of 11 PM and 6 AM. They have occurred both
to vehicles parked on the street and to vehicles parked in driveways.
We are asking that residents; make sure motion lights cover the areas
where they park their vehicles, report any suspicious vehicles or
individuals and be alert to any unusual sounds coming from outside their
homes. If anything suspicious is observed, report it immediately to
the Police Department. Thank You.
