LIBRARY BOOK SALE THIS WEEKEND

The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held today, November 19 10:00 am -5:00 pm and Sunday, November 20, 11:00 am-5:00 pm. 

Sunday is Bag Day. Buy a bag (provided by the Friends) and fill it

VIDEO: INTERVIEW WITH MAPLEWOOD'S MISS PRE-TEEN AS SHE HEADS TO THE NATIONALS

Nyla Edwards and Deputy Mayor Nancy Adams

We told you back in August about Nyla Edwards, the Maplewood teen who won the Miss New Jersey Pre-Teen competition and is on to the national finals.

She is attending the nationwide competition in California this week.

We caught up with her a few weeks ago after she was honored by the Township Committee for her accomplishments.

Watch below as she discusses the pageant, life in Maplewood and what she hopes to gain from the experience.

TALK TO THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE TODAY

The Township Committee is holding its regular Talk to the Township Committee meet and greet today at the Maplewood Recycling Center, 359 Boyden Ave.

So stop by between 9 a.m. and Noon to ask a question, give them a piece of your mind, or just a pat on the back.

Remember, they work for you!

YALE STREET BREAK-IN PROMPTS POLICE

Police are responding to a break-in on Yale Street between Harvard Avenue and Tuscan Road and asking residents if they noticed anything between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. today.

Entry apparently gained through a backdoor.

GREAT CHS FUNDRAISER TONIGHT AT MAPLEWOOD DINER

LIBRARY CHOOSES NYC ARCHITECTS FOR RENOVATION PROJECT

The Maplewood Library moved a step closer to its $15 million renovation plan by announcing the hiring of Sage and Coombe Architects of New York City to create a design for the main library, according to a press release. 

It stated the firm will "fully engage the public over approximately six months" and "explore environmental and structural aspects of an enhanced library, as well as issues of accessibility and sustainability." It added that the design will "embrace and emphasize the library's location within Memorial Park."

The library's board of trustees chose the architects from among 39 firms that submitted proposals. See the full release HERE.

The Township Committee last year heard the first requests for funding of at least part of the renovation.

FIRE DEPARTMENT ISSUES SMOKE ALARM RECALL NOTICE

                     From Maplewood Fire Department today:

Kidde Recalls Combination Smoke/CO Alarms
Due to Alarm Failure

Kidde Fire Safety has issued a recall on Kidde hard-wired combination smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its seven year end of life even if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working. This poses a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) incident in their home. Approximately 3.6 million alarms were sold in the United State and an additional 1.5 million in Canada.  Kidde has received eight reports of incidents with the recalled alarms. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Kidde Night Hawk talking combo smoke/CO alarm with model number KN-COSM-IB and manufacture dates between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2010. The alarms are hard-wired into a home’s electric power. The unit has a compartment on the back for the installation of a replaceable 9V backup battery. The alarm is white, round and measures about 5 to 6 inches in diameter. “Kidde” is engraved on the front of the alarm. “Kidde,” the model number and manufacture dates are printed on a label on the back on the alarm.

The affected alarms were sold at electrical distributors and home centers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2004 through December 2010 for between $40 and $65.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly toll-free at 855-239-0490 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Notice” for more information. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled alarms and contact Kidde directly for a free replacement alarm based on date of manufacture or a discount on a new alarm.

Photos and additional information can be found at the following link:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kidde-Recalls-Combination-Smoke-CO-Alarms

SOUTH MOUNTAIN SCHOOL SMOKE SPARKS EVACUATION

From South Mountain School to parents Thursday:

Dear South Mountain Community,

Just after dismissal today, the fire alarm was triggered by smoke on a lower floor. Everyone still in the school evacuated the building immediately, and waited safely outside. 

Only staff and students in after school activities (after care, beyond the bell, play practice, Achieve tutoring, etc.) were affected.
The fire department assessed the situation, identified the source of the smoke as a compressor in an area near the custodian’s office, and shut off power to that compressor. There was no fire, only smoke. 

The smoke affected the area near the custodian’s office, and some smoke also entered the auditorium through the HVAC system. The fire department used fans to clear the smoke. Once the smoke dissipated, they re-set the fire alarm and we were allowed back in the building. 

As you know, the safety of our students, staff and families is always our top priority. We are grateful to the South Orange Fire Department for their quick response and assistance.

Alyna Jacobs, Principal