BOS issues clarification on proposed truck bans

Last week, selectmen voted to send a proposed truck exclusion on Dedham and Chapman streets to the state Department of Transportation for review. If MassDOT approves the measures, selectmen will hold a public hearing and decide when it will be implemented. Selectman Bob Burr said it is not contingent on when MassDOT finishes the new off ramp from I-95 to Dedham Street, which is scheduled to begin construction in the late spring. If the state rejects the proposed truck bans, selectmen can appeal the decision but MassDOT has the final say on the decision. If the state accepts both truck bans, then selectmen can implement them after giving proper notification.

CFD responds to fire at Blue Hill Grill

The Blue Hill Grille, located at 2790 Washington Street (Route 138), was closed on Sunday evening, February 21, following a water heater fire. Restaurant staff extinguished the fire prior to firefighters arriving on the scene. Utilities were shut off, and Fire Lt. Greg Woodbury said the restaurant will need to pass a Board of Health inspection before it can reopen. No injuries were reported in the fire.

In other calls last week, firefighters and Amtrak officials were called to a report of an electrical explosion in the vicinity of 123 Norfolk Street on Tuesday, February 16, around 5 p.m. Fire Lt. Greg Woodbury said a tree fell on Amtrak wires. Amtrak suspended service until the wires were de-energized.

Firefighters also responded to low hanging wires on Neponset Street later that evening and a water leak in one of the residential units at 84 Walpole Street on February 17 around 3:30 p.m.

CFD to host seminar for prospective firefighters

The Canton Fire Department will host a seminar entitled “How to Become a Firefighter” on Monday, March 7, from 7-8 p.m. at CFD headquarters at 99 Revere Street.

Speakers will include Fire Chief Charles Doody and representatives from the State Civil Service Department and fire response educators. Information will be provided on how to register for the Civil Service Firefighters exam and how to become an emergency medical technician/paramedic.

Seating is limited to 30 people. To register, contact Lt. Greg Woodbury at gwoodbury@town.canton.ma.us or call 781-575-6654 ext. 114.

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Posted by Mike Berger on Feb 25 2016. Filed under News, Town Government. Both comments and pings are currently closed.