Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 4, 2020 Mayor commends firefighters’ actions at Revere blaze M ayor Gary Christenson recently paid tribute to six Malden firefighters who assisted the Revere Fire Department during a horrific fire on August 5 which resulted in the rescue of a trapped resident. Revere firefighters were occupied at another working fire at that same time, so they called on Malden to cover for them. Fire Chief William Sullivan and Commissioner Emery Haskell were also on hand with Christenson and the firefighters and reiterated how proud they were of the Malden firefighters who responded to the fire. www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM When they arrived at the building fire at 76 Mooney Rd. in Revere, the Malden firefighters encountered an intense volume of fire consuming the rear of a wood frame, multi-occupancy, residential building. Lieutenant Sean Cadigan of Engine 4 ordered a line to the rear of the building and began knocking down the heavy flames. As Ladder 1 was setting up for aerial ladder operations to begin roof ventilation, the crew’s attention was suddenly directed to a window on the second floor being broken out by a trapped resident. Firefighters Christopher Sheridan and Dennis Moriconi of Ladder 1 immediately propelled a ladder to the victim as Firefighter Robert Ryan redirected the aerial ladder toward the resident. Both ladders made it to the window simultaneousShown, from left, are Firefighter Robert Ryan, Fire Lieutenant Sean Cadigan, Firefighter Craig Nicholas, Malden Fire Commissioner Emery Haskell, Mayor Gary Christenson, Fire Chief Bill Sullivan and Firefighters Kevin Knox, Dennis Moriconi and Christopher Sheridªn. Christenson recently commended the firefighters for their efforts on August 5 to assist the Revere Fire Department and for saving a resident’s life. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) ly, and Ryan was able to rescue the individual. Christenson commended the firefighters’ selfless actions, presented citations and thanked them for their continued dedication in always answering the call to service. MPL presents “StoryWalk® at River’s Edge” – Sept. 10 in Medford T he Malden Public Library is delighted to announce its WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! We Now Offer For Your Eating Pleasure “UBER EATS” Convenient Delivery Service Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Full Menu To Go Open for Takeout for Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Food 381 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere 781-284-5600 first StoryWalk® project, which is generously sponsored by Preotle, Lane & Associates Ltd. This fun activity promotes early literacy, physical activity and family time together in nature by placing the pages from a children’s picture book along a picturesque walking route in the community. On Thursday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., “StoryWalk® at River’s Edge” will be set up along the path that begins beyond the southern side of the building at 200 River’s Edge Drive in Medford. (https://www.riversedgema. com/park). Coinciding with the 2020 Summer Reading theme “Imagine Your Story,” the featured picture book will be “My Garden” by Kevin Henkes, in which a child helps her mother in the garden while creatively imagining how different her own garden would be. This wonderful book is appropriate for ages three to seven. Free parking is available in the garage at 150 River’s Edge Drive. In addition, the free RiversEdge Shuttle operates daily between Wellington Station and River’s Edge Park, and the Park is a 20-minute walk from WellingMPL | SEE PAGE 15
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