It was a scene one never wishes to see: smoke billowing from a farm building attached to a classic New England farm house in our town. At the same time, the outcome of the fire yesterday at the Malnati Farm on Rt. 12 was an impressive display of the skills of our Walpole Fire Department. They were there in a flash, in force, and expertly saved what could have been a major tragedy. While the hay barn was lost, skillful firefighting saved the garage and prevented possible spread of the fire into the house itself. No one was hurt in the fire although ten-year Walpole firefighter John Palmieri suffered a slight shoulder injury in the line of duty.
We're sorry that the Malnatis, who contribute so much to our community, have to deal with this loss, especially in the middle of the holiday season. But we are certainly thankful for the dedication, skills and readiness of our Fire Department.
CCB
