Fire Department Promotions & Swearing-In Ceremony

  Mayor Gary Christenson and Fire Chief William Sullivan recently presided over a ceremony promoting three officers in the Department. A warm welcome was given to families and friends in attendance. State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian were in attendance as was Ward 3 School Committee Member/Vice Chair Jennifer Spadafora.

  Captain Steven J. O’Leary was promoted to Deputy Chief, Lieutenant Thomas P. Walsh was promoted to Captain and Firefighter Michael G. Gilardi was promoted to Lieutenant. The promotions are the result of recent retirements.

  Fire Chief Sullivan offered remarks and invited family members to officially pin the promoted officers and new members. City Clerk Greg Lucey took the oaths and swore in the officers.