🌱 Patch AM: Roadwork To Affect 3 Canton Roads Through Late October

Good morning Canton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Major Canton roadwork may disrupt commutes through late October
• What could rise on 25 acres at Canton's busy Route 44 gateway?

Also on today's calendar: From Her Hands A Mother & Daughter Art Exhibition, Artwork of Dotty and Emily Barnes and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roadwork To Affect 3 Canton Roads Through Late October (patch.com) — Drivers in Canton should expect closures, detours and delays on Hanson, Barbourtown and Triangle roads as daytime roadwork continues through the end of October 2026. Emergency vehicles and school buses can still pass, but other motorists are urged to plan extra time, follow detours and use caution around crews and equipment.
   

• 25-acre development site on Canton-Avon line listed for $6.29M (hartfordbusiness.com) — A large 25.5-acre site straddling the Canton-Avon line on Route 44 is up for sale at $6.29 million, with most of the land in Canton's East Gateway Design Village District. The property could host a mix of retail, offices, and multifamily housing, but Canton zoning requires at least 15% commercial space and 15% income-restricted units in any residential project.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

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

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
Tuesday September 8
• New Season of Homeschool Programs at Roaring Brook Nature Center →
  Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd, Canton
  9:30 am
Friday September 11
• 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
• High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome →
  69 West St, Litchfield
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome →
  69 West St, Litchfield
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Thomaston Girls Varsity Soccer @ Canton →
  Canton High School, 76 Simonds Ave, Collinsville
  3:30 pm
• HJMS Pre-Algebra Parent Night
  Simsbury Public Schools HJMS Auditorium
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Weekly Story Time (Every Saturday 11am) with... →
  The Shops at Farmington Valley, 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton
  11:00 am
Sunday August 30
• CMS PTO Lobster Loop 5k Race
  Canton Middle School 76 Simonds Avenue , Canton, CT 06019
  8:00 am

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

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Canton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

• Simsbury Group Launches Major High School Sports Pavilion Campaign (patch.com)
• Curaleaf Cultivation Associate - Nursery in Simsbury, CT (syracuse.com)

Avon

• She's an author from CT; her book on Taylor Swift is a bestseller. She's returning to dish on being a Swiftie (courant.com)
• Dog food, pet medicine sold in Idaho recalled. What owners should know (idahostatesman.com)
• Wolcott Tech high school football preview 2026 (rep-am.com)

West Hartford

• CT Beer Tour Returns For Third Year To Raise Money To Fight Blood Cancer (patch.com)
• Beer Festival Returning To Noah Webster House In West Hartford; Tickets On Sale Now (patch.com)

Ok Canton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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