Resident Donates $10,000 to Stoneham Fire Department

A release from the Stoneham Fire Department:

STONEHAM - Chief Matthew Grafton would like extend a sincere thank you to resident Katie Tuscano, who made a $10,000 donation to the Stoneham Fire Department last Thursday.

Tuscano met with Chief Grafton and members of Group 2 to present a $10,000 check to the department.

"On behalf of the entire department we want to thank Katie for this extremely generous donation," Chief Grafton said. "Her contribution to Stoneham Fire will allow us to purchase new equipment that will assist us in saving more lives."

Tuscano, who was in a life-altering car crash, has donated to Stoneham Fire for the last three years. She previously gifted the department with $5,000 in 2016 and 2017.

"I really appreciate the work Stoneham firefighters and police do on a daily basis and this is just my way of showing thanks," Tuscano said. "They are assets to this town and I'm happy to show my support year after year."

Stoneham resident Katie Tuscano, front center, presented the Stoneham Fire Department with a $10,000 donation. Members of Group 2 and Fire Chief Matthew Grafton, back center, accepted the donation Thursday at the fire station. (Courtesy Photo Stoneham Fire)