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🌱 Patch AM: Back To School: Canton PD Reminds Motorists Of School Bus Safety

Make time for From Her Hands A Mother & Daughter Art Exhibition, Artwork of Dotty and Emily Barnes on the Canton Patch calendar

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Good day Canton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Canton police warn drivers about costly school bus violations

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 did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Back To School: Canton PD Reminds Motorists Of School Bus Safety (patch.com) — As Canton students head back to class, local police are urging drivers to slow down, obey school zone speed limits, and always stop for buses with flashing red lights. Officers highlight the $475 fine for illegally passing a stopped bus and ask parents to review safety rules with children so everyone can navigate the bus stops and crosswalks around town more safely.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    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
  • Holcomb Hoedown
    Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby, CT
    2:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Max Chef to Farm - Ode to Tomato →
    Rosedale Farms & Vineyards, 25 E Weatogue St, Simsbury
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

  • Major Music Fest Returns To Simsbury's Talcott Mountain (patch.com)
  • Several Simsbury residents impacted by water main break on Hopmeadow Road (wfsb.com)

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Farmington

  • Billy Joel/Elton John Tribute Concert Canceled In Farmington (patch.com)
  • Farmington Police Logs: Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, 2026 (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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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