Canton brief: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Canton hires new public health nurse to promote community health and prevent disease

Canton hires new public health nurse to promote community health and prevent disease.

Canton hires new public health nurse. Canton's health department has brought on a new nurse this week to help expand disease prevention and wellness programs for residents, Canton Patch reports.Canton Patch
Hydrant flushing starts this week, runs 8 weeks. The Department of Public Works begins hydrant flushing this week, working Mondays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. across town for about eight weeks, weather permitting.Town of Canton

Wed, Sep 23, 7 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday. The Conservation Commission holds its regular meeting Wednesday evening at 79 Pleasant Street.Town of Canton
Thu, Sep 24, 5:15 p.m.: JV field hockey hosts Franklin Thursday. Canton's junior varsity field hockey team hosts Franklin Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in a non-conference matchup.MaxPreps
Thu, Sep 24, 7 p.m.: Economic Development Committee meets Thursday. The Economic Development Committee meets Thursday evening at 79 Pleasant Street.Town of Canton
Fri, Sep 25: Blue Hills RVT volleyball faces Tri-County RVT. Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical, based in Canton, plays a freshman volleyball conference match against Tri-County RVT of Franklin on Friday.MaxPreps
Mon, Sep 28, 7 p.m.: Cemetery preservation plan gets public presentation. The town holds a public presentation Monday evening at 801 Washington Street on the Canton Corner Cemetery Preservation Plan, giving residents a look at plans for the historic burial ground.Town of Canton
Tue, Sep 29, 7 p.m.: Select Board meets Tuesday night. The Select Board holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 801 Washington Street.Town of Canton