After serving nearly 15 years as Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church and now retired, the Rev. Linda Spiers has been appointed Chaplain for the Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department. Linda Spiers: “I am grateful and honored to accept this new role, and to have the opportunity to give back to the Canton community… Read More »
On Tuesday, July 16th at 8:00pm, the Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department placed the Town’s new Engine 3 into service. While new Engine 3 has much in common with its predecessor, there are specific upgrades which provide both firefighters and the community with enhanced safety, efficiency and service. Some highlights: Air conditioning: Beyond the physical… Read More »
Town Hall, Canton, CT: Wednesday, January 23, 2019; 6:00pm Linda Smith, Town Clerk for the Town of Canton presided over the swearing-in of Chief of Department Bruce Lockwood, on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, in front of members from the Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department, family, friends, former colleagues and Town officials: Ms Smith: “Do… Read More »
By MICHAEL WALSH, Reporter HARTFORD COURANT DEC 28, 2018 |1:37 PM A donation from Collinsville Canoe and Kayak has bolstered the Town of Canton Volunteer Fire and EMS Department’s new rapid river response team. Bruce Lockwood, the department’s new chief as of Jan. 1, said the donation of two kayaks, two aluminum paddles, and two… Read More »
Collinsville Canoe & Kayak Donates River Rescue Equipment to Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS: Rapid Response River Team Formed to Enhance Water Rescue Resources Collinsville, CT November, 2018…. Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department recently received an unexpected donation of kayaks and gear from Collinsville Canoe & Kayak. The donation, worth over $2,500.00, includes: two,… Read More »
POSTED 9:35 AM, OCTOBER 23, 2018, BY JENNIFER GLATZ, UPDATED AT 05:33PM, OCTOBER 23, 2018 CANTON — A hazmat situation has closed down the Canton transfer station on Ramp Road until further notice. Three employees from the station were taken to the hospital. An unknown substance was found in a rolling dumpster at the station.… Read More »
Michael Walsh Contact Reporter Staff Writer Wayne Goeben, the Canton Volunteer Fire and EMS Department’s new interim chief, wants residents to use the case of an April 9 fire as how to be prepared in their households. Members of the Canton Volunteer Fire and EMS Department responded to what ultimately was a minor appliance fire, on… Read More »
Canton, CT April 10, 2018…. Only Ben & Jerry’s premium ice cream could bring out crowds of people on a day wrought with a snow storm; rainy skies; and wind. Yet, the people continued to queue up as the day progressed and the April sun finally came out, for the 13thannual Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone… Read More »
Preventative Measures Taken by Homeowners Decreased Damage & Danger of Dryer Fire Canton, CT April 9, 2017: 7:47 am…. Town of Canton Volunteer Fire & EMS Department responded to an appliance fire at 201 Timber Lane in Canton. The homeowners, alerted by their smoke detector, quickly put out the primary fire in the basement… Read More »