Kevin Olsen, a chemist on the staff of Montclair State University and a member of Holy Cross PNCC in West Paterson, New Jersey has authored a book on the maritime history of New Jersey’s bays and rivers. A Great Conveniency – A Maritime History of the Passaic River, Hackensack River, and Newark Bay describes the roles these waterways played in the development of riverfront towns. Covering the history of the area from the earliest European explorers, through the boom in growth at the Port of Newark, and current challenges in river revitalization, the book is a ode to and exploration of man’s relationship with the waterways that service, help, and entertain him.