Town Hall Talks: Boca Raton Anthrax Attack, October 2001

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Boca Raton Historical Society

2. Thomas R. Wood

Presented by (retired) Fire Chief Thomas R. Wood

Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services

Chief Wood served on the City of Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department for 47 years, starting as a Firefighter in 1974 and working his way up through the ranks, serving as City Fire Marshal 1988-1996, and eventually named as the city’s sixth career Fire Chief in 2006. Chief Wood will be discussing the terrifying events when the America Media Inc. building in Boca Raton, home of The National Enquirer, was one of several sites to receive anthrax-laden letters through the mail.

“These fascinating and informative Town Hall Talks are perfect for anyone interested in some of the extraordinary, wonderful and amusing moments in our city’s history,” says Csar. “I also look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors to the new Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum following our recent top-to-bottom reimaging, redesign and renovation.”

Each event starts at 6 pm with check-in and refreshments, with the lecture beginning at 6:30 pm. The cost to attend is FREE for BRHS members; $10 for nonmembers. (Note: Single membership rate is $60, $85 for family memberships.)

To sign up for any or all of the Town Hall Talks or to become a BRHS member, please contact Patricia Fiorillo at research@BocaHistory.org. For more information, please call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.