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In today's newsletter:

• Canton biotech quietly launches a first-in-human trial for tough cancers.
• How Canton helped shape Bill Burr's rise to comedy stardom.

Also on today's calendar: Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• XYone advances first MUC1-C ADC into Phase 1b/2 solid tumor trial (allsci.com) — A Canton-based biotech company, XYone Therapeutics, has just dosed the first patient in a Phase 1b/2 trial of its experimental cancer drug XYA02, targeting difficult solid tumors. The study, backed by FDA Orphan Drug Designations for pancreatic and gastric cancers, will test safety and dosing before expanding to more patients with several hard-to-treat cancers.
   

• Bill Burr Age 2026: 58 Years Old, 34 Years Doing Stand-Up (guidenetworth.com) — Canton gets a prominent shoutout as hometown to comedian Bill Burr, whose biography traces his journey from Canton High School to sold-out arenas and hit TV roles. The piece focuses on his age, long stand-up career, major specials, podcast, and family life, while repeatedly grounding his story in his Canton roots and early years in Massachusetts.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St. Timothy Catholic Church, 650 Nichols St, Norwood
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Eustis Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Market →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Girls Volleyball: Westwood @ Canton →
  Canton High School, 900 Washington St, Canton
  5:45 pm
Saturday October 3
• Board of Health-Health Fair →
  Canton, MA Calendar, 900 Washington Street, Canton
  10:00 am
• ICC Presents: Boston Irish Beer Festival - 7th Annual →
  Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton
  11:00 am
• Boston Irish Beer Festival - 7th Annual →
  Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Women on Course: Blue Hill Country Club P.I.N.K. Event →
  Blue Hill Country Club, 23 Pecunit Street, Canton
Monday October 5
• GMS School Council Meeting →
  Canton, MA Calendar, 55 Pecunit St, Canton
  5:00 pm
• Board of Health Meeting →
  Canton, MA Calendar, 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor, Canton
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Cable License Renewal Committee →
  Canton, MA Calendar Canton, MA 02021
  2:00 pm
• Select Board Meeting →
  Canton, MA Calendar, 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor, Canton
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• The Art of Birds: Avians as Muse, Myth, and Mentor →
  Canton MA
• Canton Cultural Council →
  Canton, MA Calendar Canton, MA 02021
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Rehearsal →
  Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children Library, 3 Randolph Street, Canton
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Did You Know That Certain Changes Can Affect SSI Payments —Delia De Mello Read on Patch

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Stoughton. Apply here.
• Hallmark posted a job opening for Hallmark Merchandiser (part-time) Milton, MA 02186 in Milton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norwood

• Norwood Mural Celebrates Stories of the Community (norwoodtownnews.com)
• Norwood Soccer Looks To Keep Moving Forward (norwoodtownnews.com)
• RA Capital Reports 9.9% Ownership Stake in Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings (kalkinemedia.com)

Stoughton

• Stoughton High School to stop reporting class rankings (boston25news.com)

Milton

• Milton Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says (patch.com)
• New Accessible Walkway Opens At Milton Trolley Station (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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