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🌱 Patch AM: Growing Canton Fire Cadet Program Gets 10 New Helmets

And on the Canton Patch calendar - Athletics and Riding Meet and Greet at The Ethel Walker School

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  • New helmets boost safety for Canton's growing fire cadet ranks

Also on today's calendar: Athletics and Riding Meet and Greet at The Ethel Walker School and 9 more events.

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  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

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• Growing Canton Fire Cadet Program Gets 10 New Helmets (patch.com) — Canton's Fire Cadet Program is expanding, and a donation of 10 new Morning Pride helmets from Canton Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 will help keep young trainees properly protected. Town fire officials say the added gear supports safe training as cadets prepare for possible future roles in the Canton Fire & EMS Department and thanked volunteers for backing the program's growth.
   

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