Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2021 Central Fire Station dedicated in memory of Boardman Dennett M By Christopher Roberson ayor Carlo DeMaria recently fulfilled the wish of Everett’s late Fire Chief David Butler, dedicating the Central Fire Station in memory of Boardman Dennett, the first and only member of the Fire Department to die in the line of duty. “Chief Butler is certainly looking down upon us today with a smile knowing that this is coming to fruition; this is something he wanted to get done,” said DeMaria during the October 9 ceremony. Butler’s son, Everett Police Sgt. David Butler, Jr., was able to contact Dennett’s great-granddaughter and great-greatgrandson to tell them about the dedication. Both the Butler and Dennett families were present during the ceremony. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and First Lady Stacy DeMaria (center) with members of the Dennett and Butler families, city officials and members of the Everett Fire Department Mary Butler, widow of the late Fire Chief David Butler (center), and First Lady Stacy DeMaria and Mayor Carlo DeMaria “My father wanted this dedication to happen because he understood the sacrifice that Mr. Dennett made,” said Butler. Dennett was born in On December 1, 1896, Boardman Dennett was the first member of the Everett Fire Department to die in the line of duty. (Courtesy Photo) Charlestown on January 27, 1844. When the Civil War broke out in April 1861, he enlisted in the Union Army at the age of 17. As a solider in the 11th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Dennett fought in more than 20 battles, including Bull Run, Williamsburg and Yorktown. After the war, Dennett married Clara Fulsom on October 19, 1867, and moved to Second Street in Everett. He then joined the Fire Department as an engineer in 1874. DeMaria said that on the morning of December 1, 1896, Dennett was responding to a call when his fire engine was struck by a train, killing him instantly. He was 52 years old. “This gentleman lost his life while trying to save the lives of others,” said DeMaria. “For this, Boardman Dennett will always be remembered as a true hero in our city.” Mary Butler, widow of the late Fire Chief David Butler (center), is pictured with her family during the dedication of the Central Fire Station on October 9. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) Provisional Fire Chief Scott Dalrymple and Mayor Carlo DeMaria November senior social welcomes EHS Class of 1971 M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging would like to extend an invitation to the members of Everett High School’s Class of 1971 in celebration of their 50th year. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 17 at noon at Anthony’s Restaurant at 105 Canal St. in Malden. You will enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixings along with dancing to the Palace’s own DJ Chris Fiore and the Ray Cavicchio Band. Tickets will be on sale on November 8, 9, 11 and 12 at the Connolly Center at 90 Chelsea St. For additional information please call 617-394-2260 or 617-394-2323.
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