News Notes: Busy week for Canton firefighters
By Mike BergerThe Canton Fire Department saw an uptick in activity last week (July 15-21) as they responded to 112 service calls — above the normal range of 80-90 calls per week. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said that while firefighters were busy, no calls were heat related. Of note was a mutual aid call on Thursday, July 18, at 5 a.m. in which Canton firefighters responded to a multi-floor apartment building fire in Stoughton. Crews initially assisted with water supply and fire suppression and then were reassigned to the roof with Sharon firefighters for building ventilation. Canton crews remained on scene until 8 a.m.
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CAASA News: Virtual drop-in center plans progress
Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, chairman of the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse, said plans for a web-based, 24/7 drop-in center have progressed as CAASA members met with the web designer last week and have announced a goal of opening the site by the middle of September. Rather than hosting a physical drop-in center once or twice a month, CAASA has decided to offer a virtual center where those seeking assistance or resources could have instant access.
In other news, Canton EMS Coordinator Kevin Hurley reported no substance abuse calls for the week of July 15-21. Hurley said the CFD did respond to a call earlier this month in which the victim, a 71-year-old female, was treated with Narcan.
Police Association Golf Tourney set for Aug. 3
The annual Canton Police Association Golf Tournament is set for Monday, August 5, at the Cape Club of Sharon. To register a team, sponsor a hole, or for more information, contact Officer Tim Taylor at ttaylor@town.canton.ma.us. Registration begins at 8 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The event includes prizes, 50/50 raffles, contests for longest drive and closest to the pin, and a hole-in-one contest featuring a prize of a Jeep Wrangler. The cost is $150 per person and includes golf, cart, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Posted by Mike Berger
on Jul 26 2019. Filed under News, Police & Fire.
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