Massive blaze at Malden 3-decker early yesterday morning shuts down Salem St. Firefighters from 7 communities on scene at blaze, which started at sunrise Thursday; over a dozen left homeless, gridlock in Malden as city’s busiest street – Salem St. – shut down both ways Bread of Life’s Just Desserts Fundraiser A Tasty Treat Flames can be seen shooting out of the top of a three-decker home on Albion Street shortly after Malden firefighters arrived. (Courtesy Photo) By Steve Freker A massive five-alarm fire at a three-decker house on Albion Street shut down the city’s busiest street for hours early yesterday morning as Malden firefighters were joined by those from seven other communities to stem the blaze. One resident was rescued BLAZE | SEE PAGE 7 Malden City Council recognizes first slate of members for new Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability Seven members appointed by Mayor to new commission, created through release of formal municipal Climate Action Plan in September By Steve Freker A nearly three-year, landmark initiative took center stage Tuesday night when the Malden City Council recCLIMATE | SEE PAGE 9 Malden’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) was accepted and approved this past fall by the Malden City Council after almost a two-year formulation process by the Steering Committee on Malden’s CAP, which was chaired by Councillor-At-Large Carey McDonald. (Courtesy/City of Malden) SWEET EVENT: State Representatives Steven Ultrino and Paul Donato are shown with Mayor Gary Christenson during the Bread of Life Just Desserts fundraiser on Sunday, April 6th at the Bread of Life in Malden. See pages 12-13 for photo highlights. (Photo courtesy of Patty Kelly)
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