Community Corner
🌱 How will NYPA’s new solar stake affect Canton residents?
Be sure to catch Laurentian Weekend 2026 on the Canton Patch calendar
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:
- How will NYPA's new solar stake affect Canton residents?
- Have you weighed in on Canton's future waterfront yet?
- Which Canton-based Saints athletes just earned weekly honors?
Also on today's calendar: Laurentian Weekend and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 68, low: 41.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NYPA becoming majority owner of Canton solar project (wwnytv.com) — A major 240-megawatt solar farm is moving forward in the Town of Canton, with the New York Power Authority taking a 51% ownership stake in the Rich Road project. Local leaders say NYPA's involvement could bring more accountability and benefits, while construction is slated to start late next year and the facility could be operating by 2029. 
• Help shape Canton's waterfront by taking survey (northcountrynow.com) — Canton residents are being asked to help shape the community's waterfront by completing an online survey that's still open. Feedback will guide future projects along the Grasse, Oswegatchie and Little rivers, including decisions about Taylor Park Community Beach, flooding issues, public access, and new recreational opportunities in both the town and village.
• SLU Athletes of the Week Sept. 21 (informnny.com) — St. Lawrence University in Canton has named men's soccer player Sammy Bothwell and field hockey goalie Stella Gizzi as its Athletes of the Week for September 21. Bothwell's goals powered key wins over nationally ranked Cortland and Hobart, while Gizzi's seven-save shutout anchored a 3-0 home opener victory over Oswego State.
📸 Around Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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★ Featured events ★
- Laurentian Weekend 2026 →
St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Laurentian Weekend →
23 Romoda Dr., Canton
10:00 am - Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Soceity Inductions →
Johnson Hall of Science Lobby, Canton
2:30 pm - Laurentian Honors Presentations & Reception →
Eben Holden Conference Center, Canton
3:00 pm - Laurentian Singers Laurentian Weekend Concert →
Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall, Canton
7:00 pm - Animation Projection Mapping Project by Artist Sabine Gruffat →
Exterior of ODY Library, Canton
6:30 pm - This Day in History: Frederick Remington was Born →
Canton NY - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Nature's Café →
Nature's Café, 19–21 Main St., Canton
9:30 am - Canton Workshop to learn about Civil Service Careers and NY HELPS →
Canton One Stop Career Center, 80 New York 310, Canton
2:30 pm - Chair Caning Workshop with Chris Dufresne →
St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture, 3 E. Main Street, Canton
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Canton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Rummage Sale →
Trinity Church, 8 Maple Street, Potsdam
8:00 am - Boys 7/8/9th Soccer @ Heuvelton Central School
Lisbon Csd, 87 Washington St., Heuvelton
4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- St. Lawrence University posted a job opening for Concessions Crew Member in Canton. Apply here.
- Corning, Inc. posted a job opening for Industrial Engineer in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Potsdam
- Opportunistic Sandstoners outscore OFA in girls soccer (nny360.com)
- Wood pellet demand surges in North Country (wcax.com)
- Edward A. Fuhr, 83, Colton (northcountrynow.com)
Lisbon
- Judith A. Buchardt, 79, Waddington (northcountrynow.com)
- NY-21: The Dairy Farmer, the Trump Rapper and the Race That Suddenly Got Interesting (theliberaloc.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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