Town issues reminder about mattress disposal ban

Effective November 1, residents of Massachusetts will no longer be permitted to throw away mattresses or box springs in accordance with a new statewide disposal ban adopted recently by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Under the new ban, all mattresses and box springs must either be donated or recycled, with the latter option typically requiring a fee. In preparation for this regulatory change, Canton officials have been working with MassDEP and local vendors to identify recycling solutions, and updates will be posted on the town website at town.canton.ma.us. In the meantime, residents are being urged to contact the store from which they purchased their new mattress or box spring to inquire about recycling options.

For more information about the new regulations, go to mass.gov/service-details/mattress-recycling.

Boy hospitalized after MV accident

A 6-year-old boy was transported by ambulance to Children’s Hospital in Boston last week after colliding with a delivery truck while riding his bicycle. The incident occurred on Wayside Lane at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28. The boy sustained serious lower body injuries while the driver of the vehicle was unharmed.

In other news, the Canton Fire Department welcomed two newcomers to its ranks last week: Firefighter/Paramedic Amira Kim and Firefighter/EMT Ronan O’Mahony. Both Kim and O’Mahony will begin with in-house training before starting their formal training at the Mass. Firefighting Academy.

Repairs underway at Canton Viaduct

Repairs are underway at the Canton Viaduct as contractors hired by Amtrak and the MBTA work to shore up the structure following several vehicle collisions. The work is focused on the smaller of the two underpasses and a police detail has been assigned to manage traffic flow. The MBTA has also suggested that the town post signage with clearance heights in hopes of preventing further damage …

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