New Canton Firehouse Was A Big Hit

CANTON, CT — The Canton Fire & EMS Department Thursday reflected on a memorable grand opening ceremony last weekend for the department's new $5 million firehouse.

Local dignitaries Saturday, Oct. 12, came out in full force for the official dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new headquarters at 51 River Road.

Operational since August, last Saturday's event marked the final milestone in a long journey.

" We were thrilled to welcome over 250 community members who joined us throughout the day to celebrate this milestone," wrote the town's fire department Thursday.

"A heartfelt thank you to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee, the Canton DPW staff, and the board of selectmen for their hard work and support in making this project a reality," the department continued.

"Together, we’re committed to serving our community better than ever!
Here’s to a new chapter in safety and service."

The new facility in Collinsville replaces the former aging facility, which was built in 1971 and was considered old and antiquated.

In 2021, Canton voters approved the new firehouse project with a 2,061-834 vote during the November municipal elections that year.

On June 17, 2023, local and state dignitaries journeyed to Canton for the headquarters' groundbreaking ceremony.

In June of this year, town meeting voters nixed a proposal to give the old firehouse to the Canton School System for storage, so the old side will soon be torn down.

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