Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 Scrubbing Board suffers heavy fire damage S By Christopher Roberson moke began billowing over Hancock Street shortly before 1 p.m. on April 19 when a fire broke out at the Scrubbing Board laundromat. The section of Hancock Street between Glendale Street and Swan Street was shut down as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and search for hot spots. Deputy Fire Chief Scott Dalrymple said “three or four” openings were needed in the roof to provide additional ventilation. Although the building’s facade remained mostly intact, the interior of the laundromat was completely charred. “They’re going to have to replace everything,” said Dalrymple, adding that a monetary damage estimate was not yet available. No further details were released as the cause of the fire is still under investigation. City to celebrate Earth Day on May 15 M Smoke poured out of the Scrubbing Board laundromat when a fire broke out on April 19. (Advocate photos by Christopher Roberson) ayor Carlo DeMaria recently announced that the city will be hosting an Earth Day Celebration at Rivergreen Park on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. This event will include a presentation on the waterfront, a ribbon cutting of the Canoe and Kayak Launch and a cleanup. “This is a day about community,” said DeMaria. “Our waterfront has been completely transformed and I look forward to additional improvements such as the wetland restoration and habitat enhancement. I am grateful to our volunteers who will be helping to clean up the waterfront and bike path areas.” Beginning at 9 a.m., there will be a presentation that includes the waterfront’s progress as well as the vision for its future. Following the presentation, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Canoe and Kayak Launch. At 10 a.m., volunteers will then work together to clean up the waterfront and the bike path and conclude with a volunteer appreciation barbeque. The city is seeking volunteers to participate in the cleanup. To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/3v8YG0W or email bunny@ci.everett.ma.us with your full name, email address phone number and t-shirt size. The charred interior of the Scrubbing Board laundromat caused by a fire that broke out on April 19. Firefighters opened sections of the roof at the Scrubbing Board laundromat. (Photo Courtesy of Paul Koolloian) Firefighters broke out the windows at Scrubbing Board laundromat during the fire on April 19. (Advocate photos by Mike Layhe) Firefighters attacked the fire from the roof of the Scrubbing Board laundromat.
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