It’s not exactly a rags to riches story. But in today’s economic climate, where concerns over the national debt crisis has led to the first credit downgrade in U.S. history, even the smallest examples of fiscal recovery can offer hope for a brighter future. At the local level, the Canton Fire Department is one such […]
Two arrested in home breaks ~ Two local men were charged last week with breaking and entering into a home during the daytime and may have been involved in earlier attempted home break-ins. Police arrested Daniel J. Gentile, 24, of Westwood, and William Harry Daniels, 24, of Dedham and charged them with breaking and entering […]
Officer arrests Sharon man in sign theft ~ Police praised the work of Police Officer Rob Quirk, who followed up on a report of stolen metal signs at the Dan Road Industrial Park and arrested a Sharon man who possessed state highway and assorted street signs in his van. Officer Quirk arrested Alan Dutchman, 63, […]
On Friday night, June 17, Canton Firefighter/EMT John Buckley and Police Officer Robert Zepf were both honored as the 2011 recipients of the Knights of Columbus Richard A. Stein Public Safety Awards at a special ceremony at the K of C Hall on Pleasant Street. Zepf was singled out for his quick thinking and heroic […]
CPD establishes drug take-back bin The Canton Police Department has introduced a new drug take-back collection container, located in the foyer of the police station on Washington Street. Lt. Patty Sherrill said the department, working in partnership with the Norfolk County district attorney’s office under the leadership of DA Michael Morrissey, as well as the […]
Firefighter/paramedic Leo Reardon and firefighter/EMT Christopher Whitley were recently named EMTs of the Quarter. Reardon received the highest rating for skills as a paramedic and Whitley the highest rating for skills as an EMT by Girard and Associates, the company responsible for quality assurance for Canton’s EMS program. Paramedics and EMTs are scored based upon […]
Canton Fire Chief Charlie Doody was named chairman of the Central Norfolk Regional Emergency Planning Committee, and the group is now applying for state and federal grant money for disaster planning and emergency drills. The group met April 20 at the Canton Public Library and the committee was certified by the state. Doug Forbes from […]
The Canton Police and Fire departments are seeking sponsors for their upcoming gala at the Blue Hill Country Club on May 14. The gala will honor their fellow police officers and firefighters who were killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, with all proceeds going to the Canton Area Helpline. Platinum, Gold […]
The Canton Fire and Police departments conducted a joint, simulated mass casualty incident drill at the Galvin Middle School on April 2. The scenario played out was a school bus accident with multiple patients injured. Students from Canton High School, the Galvin Middle School, Xaverian Brothers and Catholic Memorial volunteered to act as patients. The […]
As a way to honor their fellow police officers and firefighters who were killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, the Canton Fire and Police departments will host a gala at the Blue Hill Country Club on May 14. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Canton Area Helpline. “This is […]
