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

And check out August Savings at Ethan Allen are HOT! on the Canton Patch calendar

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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.
   

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🗞 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)

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: 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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