News Notes: Former CPD sgt. suspended by POST Commission

Former Canton Police Sergeant Sean Goode, who resigned from the force amid an investigation into his text-message communications with former State Trooper Michael Proctor, had his law enforcement certification suspended by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission last week. The commission determined that the suspension was in the best interest of the health, safety, or welfare of the public.

Goode was ordered to surrender any agency- or government-issued permits, credentials, badges, or equipment associated with his service as a law enforcement officer, including his uniform, firearm, assigned cruiser, and any use-of-force instruments. The suspension will remain in effect until the issuance of a final decision by the commission.

The Canton Police Department initiated an internal affairs investigation involving Goode after the town became aware of inappropriate text messages through the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office on October 24, 2025. The IA report, conducted by an outside investigator, will be released when finalized and will be a public record, subject to required redactions. The report will also be provided to the POST Commission.

GMS budget in good shape as construction gets underway

The budget for the Galvin Middle School building project is in good shape heading into the start of construction, which is set to begin today, June 25. Jen Carlson of LeftField Project Management, speaking at the GMS Building Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 17, said that over $90.5 million had been committed to date from the total project budget of $241.76 million as approved by the Mass. School Building Authority. Carlson also said that Canton will be eligible for a “substantial reimbursement” from the state for the installation of geothermal wells once the project is completed in 2028.

During the summer construction period, crews will be on site weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Goals for the summer include installation of a temporary fence, site clearing, soil excavation, and drilling of the geothermal wells. In other project news, Allyson Podgurski, who is taking over for retiring Finance Director Randy Scollins, was approved as a new GMS Building Committee member. The committee is next scheduled to meet on July 22.

CFD responds to 2 transformer incidents

Canton firefighters responded to two calls involving transformers on back-to-back days last week. The first incident was due to a motor vehicle collision with a telephone pole on Wednesday evening, June 17, in front of 1110 Pleasant Street. While no injuries were reported, the transformer landed on top of the truck and the road had to be closed from Will Drive to Bolivar Street as Eversource crews performed repairs.

The following evening around the same time, a transformer exploded in front of 2211 Washington Street, knocking out power to the Ponkapoag neighborhood. Traffic moved slowly in both directions while repairs were ongoing.

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