🌱 Patch AM: Canton Firefighters Discuss Roof Operations In Training Series

Hello Canton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Canton firefighters tackle dangerous roof operations during fires
• How Canton's new four-day town hall schedule could change your errands.

Also on today's calendar: August Savings at Ethan Allen are HOT! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
• Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Canton Firefighters Discuss Roof Operations In Training Series (patch.com) — Canton residents are getting an inside look at the demanding roof firefighter role through the Fire and EMS Department's ongoing "Inside the Assignment" training series. Firefighter Nick Graziano demonstrates how crews use vertical ventilation from the ladder truck to release heat and smoke, improve safety for occupants and firefighters, and support the incident commander, with more position spotlights planned.
   

• Several Connecticut towns make the switch to four-day municipal work weeks (newenglandnewspress.com) — Canton residents should know Town Hall and Annex now operate on a four-day schedule with longer weekday hours and Fridays closed, following a 2024 Board of Selectmen vote. The article compares Canton's trial to similar four-day municipal workweeks in Vernon, Ellington, Plainville, Southbury, and other Connecticut towns, highlighting goals like better hiring and extended evening access to services.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• August Savings at Ethan Allen are HOT! →
  Ethan Allen, 135 Albany Turnpike, Canton
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• From Her Hands A Mother & Daughter Art Exhibition, Artwork of Dotty and Emily Barnes →
  Kismet Co., 30 Depot St, Canton
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Holcomb Hoedown →
  Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Rd, Granby
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• ACCOC Walkie Talkies →
  Lisa's Crown & Hammer Restaurant & Pub, 3 Depot St, Canton
  1:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
  Heritage Hotel & Conference Ctr., 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury
  10:15 am
• Almost Full Corn Moon Hike →
  Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton
  7:45 pm
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
  11:30 am
• Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
  Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Rd, Salisbury
  7:15 pm
Friday August 28
• A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
  Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
  3:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• CMS PTO Lobster Loop 5k Race
  Canton Middle School 76 Simonds Avenue , Canton, CT 06019
  8:00 am
Friday September 4
• A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
  Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
  3:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Canton PatchAM possible:

• Ethan Allen — (860) 693-8372
• UConn Health
• Stepping Stones Educational Center, Inc — (860) 693-6294
• Action Carpet & Floor Covering — (860) 651-8406
• Kevin Palmer Painting, LLC. — (860) 658-2441
• Simsbury Dental Associates — 8602170544
• US Horse Welfare and Rescue Org — (860) 593-4298

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Canton. Apply here.
• The Cleaning Authority posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

• Runners at The Hartford Marathon Foundation's race for more than the finish line (nbcconnecticut.com)
• Find Top Grocery Helper Jobs in Portland, CT (care.com)

Avon

• Oma's Pride recalled dog food after illnesses linked to salmonella (miamiherald.com)

Farmington

• Granby Public Works Director Retiring After More Than 40 Years (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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