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Good morning to you Canton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What the lost laptop data could mean in Canton murder case.
• How Canton roots helped launch Bill Burr's 34-year comedy career.

Also on today's calendar: Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with clouds, then sun, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Matthew Farwell's defense drops data bombshell in final hearing before ex-cop's murder trial (bostonherald.com) — A federal judge is fast-tracking the murder trial of ex-Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell, accused of killing Sandra Birchmore in her Canton home in 2021 and staging it as a suicide. At the final pretrial hearing, defense lawyers revealed State Police lost raw data from Birchmore's laptop, while prosecutors argued Farwell deleted texts and limited access to his phone, setting up a closely watched courtroom battle.
   

• Bill Burr Age 2026: 58 Years Old, 34 Years Doing Stand-Up (guidenetworth.com) — Canton readers may enjoy seeing hometown graduate Bill Burr spotlighted as a 58-year-old comedy powerhouse whose career began after Canton High School and Boston open mics. The profile tracks his long rise from local kid to arena headliner, podcaster, actor, and director, while repeatedly noting how his Canton upbringing shaped his life and material.
   

📸 Around Canton

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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

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
• Banned Books Book Club
  Canton Public Library Trustees' Conference Room , 786 Washin
  7:15 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
Saturday October 10
• 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert →
  , Canton
  4:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Fall Rummage Sale October 23 & 24th →
  Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 24 Berwick St., Norwood, MA
  9:00 am

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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

• Inspire Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Brand Calendar Planning Manager - Dunkin in Canton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Norwood

• Norwood Mural Celebrates Stories of the Community (norwoodtownnews.com)
• Norwood Soccer Looks To Keep Moving Forward (norwoodtownnews.com)
• What Is Your Norwood Home Really Worth in 2026? (norwoodtownnews.com)

Stoughton

• Stoughton High School Ends Class Rank Reporting to Reduce Student Stress, Competition (wror.com)

Dedham

• MA Contractor Gets Prison Time For Home Improvement Scams, DA Says (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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