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Coffee in hand, Canton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Canton gas prices stack up against the rest of Connecticut
  • Plan your Canton pumpkin trip and carve the perfect jack-o'-lantern
  • Downed poles close key Canton roads as detours reroute drivers

Also on today's calendar: Join Us For Morning Networking with the Chamber at Ethan Allen! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fuel Costs: The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Canton (patch.com) — Drivers in Canton are paying noticeably more for gas than the state, regional, and national averages, with the only currently reported station on Albany Turnpike listing regular at $4.65 per gallon. The piece breaks down how that price compares to Connecticut, New England, and U.S. averages, helping local motorists gauge whether it's worth filling up close to home.
   

2. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Canton This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families around Canton can choose from several nearby farms and markets on Albany Turnpike and Cherry Brook Road to pick up pumpkins and other fall goodies this season. The guide also walks readers through practical jack-o'-lantern carving tips and tools, making it easier to turn a local pumpkin haul into a festive Halloween display.
   

3. Canton Traffic Chaos: Crash Cleared On Route 44; Other Streets Closed: UPDATE (patch.com) — Drivers in Canton are being urged to avoid Wright Road and part of Bunker Hill Road after downed utility poles and wires forced closures, with detours and barricades now in place. A separate overnight crash involving a vehicle and utility pole shut Route 44 at Bristol Drive, but that incident has since cleared, leaving only the utility-related closures affecting local travel.
   

4. Dog Bakery Among 10 New Canton Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — Newly registered businesses in Canton include a Case Street dog bakery, two Mauro Motors investment entities on Albany Turnpike, and ventures in Collinsville and across town. The state registry shows a mix of food manufacturing, software, remodeling, and retail, signaling fresh options and services for local residents and pet owners.
   

5. Five graduates to be inducted into Canton Wall of Fame on Oct. 23 (collinsvillepress.com) — Canton residents are invited to celebrate five Canton High School alumni entering the school's Wall of Fame at a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. in the auditorium. The honorees' accomplishments span military service, banking, education, and systems-change work, and community members can RSVP by emailing or calling the school for details.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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