The Canton Police Department announced the passing of retired K-9 Bosco on July 16. Bosco, a SWAT, apprehension and firearms dog, kept Canton and surrounding communities safe for 12 years under the care and direction of Officer Scott Brown and his family. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said Bosco was a beloved member of the […]
Four new Canton police officers graduated from the recruit officer course at the Police Academy in Reading on July 1 and are now going through field training until the end of August. Joining the CPD ranks are (above l-r) Pat Ward, Ben Berkowitz, Mike McDonald, and Sean Klimas. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said all […]
CFD honors 7 year old for saving father’s life The Canton Fire Department held a ceremony on Monday to honor 7-year-old Franky Barbour of Canton, whose quick actions helped to save his father after his clothes caught on fire. Frank Barbour Sr. had been burning leaves in his backyard on the afternoon of May 2 […]
As the Fourth of July and summer celebrations approach, Fire Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to remind residents that the use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts. Under Massachusetts law, it is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks of any kind, including Class C fireworks, which are sometimes falsely […]
The National Guard delivered critical personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Canton Fire Department on Saturday, April 11. Fire Chief Charles Doody said the town made the request through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and received 200 masks, 100 pairs of protective glasses, and 200 gowns. Doody said as of Monday there were no confirmed […]
The Canton Police Department has issued new guidance regarding the reporting of non-emergency situations and clerical interactions in an effort to safeguard the health of the community and CPD personnel. Police Chief Ken Berkowitz said the CPD has set up three email accounts that will enable residents to receive police services without having to leave […]
United by their shared commitment to saving lives and serving the local citizenry, the leadership of the Canton Police and Fire departments are teaming up to present “Canton Responds” — a new, two-night civilian course focused on emergency response and preparedness. The free program, which is open to Canton residents, will cover a variety of […]
Canton firefighters responded to a two-car accident in the vicinity of 960 Turnpike Street on Monday, January 20, at 7:15 a.m. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said firefighters, upon arrival, found a vehicle on its roof. Norton said the occupant of the overturned car was able to remove themselves from the vehicle prior to the firefighters’ […]
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Kevin Hurley recently released annual data pertaining to opioid-related responses in 2019. According to Hurley, the Canton Fire Department administered the overdose-reversal drug Narcan (naloxone) 11 times in the past year, including twice each in February and August. Patients ranged in age from 24 to 71 and included six males and […]
On November 22 in a packed and festive courtroom at Brockton Probate and Family Court, Canton Fire Chief Charles Doody received a gift he has rarely gotten to experience in his 25-year professional career. The gift of closure. In this case, it involved a little infant boy who the chief had crossed paths with, albeit […]
