Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 10, 2026 Malden legislators announce state grant to purchase safety equipment for the Malden Fire Dept. Special to The Advocate S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steven Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian were pleased to announce that the Malden Fire Department is receiving a $21,073 state grant to purchase safety equipment to protect firefighters through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program. The Massachusetts Legislature funds the program. Fire departments across Massachusetts are able to use the pro8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Paul Donato State Representative www.810bargrille.com gram to purchase a wide variety of eligible equipment: thermal and ballistic protective clothing, thermal imaging cameras, hand tools and extrication equipment, hoses and nozzles, communications gear, hazardous gas meters and much more. Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative “Our brave firefighters risk health hazards posed by smoke and other fire byproducts to protect our lives and property,” said Senator Lewis. “We owe it to them to ensure that they have all necessary safety equipment, and this grant will help do so.” Stephen Froio Malden Fire Chief “Our firefighters’ safety in the City of Malden is heavily dependent on the quality of equipment that is used on a daily basis,” said House Second Assistant Majority Leader Donato. “This GRANT | SEE PAGE 12 Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative Gary Christenson Malden Mayor
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