Police will step up distracted driving enforcement in April, urging residents to limit phone use and stay focused.
Canton police warn of spoofed calls appearing from department number; urge residents not to share info or send money.
The Canton Fire Marshal's Office is trying to determine the cause of the blaze, which had several units reporting to the scene.
Canton police on Monday detailed new lifesaving tools funded by a recently acquired grant.
Canton Fire and EMS urges property owners to install Knox Boxes to speed emergency access and reduce damage.
The local fire department said a recent trend has people calling the fire department for emergencies, causing potentially dangerous delays.
Initial reports of multiple explosions led to a response at Dowd Avenue and Route 44 where firefighters found a greenhouse on fire.
A recent incident prompted local fire officials to share information on preventing and responding to chimney fires.
The recent addition, announced last week, replaces 24-year-old air packs that firefighters had been using.
Canton's volunteer firefighters actually stayed at the fire station during the snowstorm to ensure availability to respond.
The Town of Canton Fire & EMS is having a year-long celebration and is looking to add 30 new members this year.
The Town of Canton Fire & EMS Department reported a record number of calls served in 2025.
Firefighters are asking residents to help them help the community by taking care of fire hydrants nearby.
Failure to do so is not only unsafe, it is against the law.
Attempts to scam seniors out of their money are on the rise locally, statewide, and nationally, according to the CPD.
The Canton PD said the town is seeing an uptick in reports of unlocked vehicles being accessed by potential thieves.
With the first measurable snow of the season expected Tuesday, Canton police are reminding folks about safe snow driving.
Canton firefighters dedicated three memorial benches on Monday, as well as a bronze fire helmet statue honoring the courage of members.
According to the Red Cross, three adults and three children were impacted by the fully involved house fire in Collinsville.
The spill was attributed to some landscaping equipment being used at the time.
Teens/tweens aged 11 and up, along with their families, are invited to the forum later this week.
Firefighters from Canton were among the many mutual aid responders to Sunday's factory fire there.
The Canton PD will host the event next week at the local firehouse.
The Canton Fire & EMS Department rushed to the popular coffee/doughnut shop Saturday morning.
The urn was found on a fence post at a well-used Canton hiking trail last week, prompting police to investigate.
A quick response resulted in the blaze being knocked down by firefighters quickly.
A dedication ceremony is planned for the garden later this fall.
Canton responders are asking residents to sign up for special training in CPR and AED use, two ways to help those in cardiac arrest.
Mobile and effective, the new vehicle may not be large, but it is equally necessary, especially in a town as rural as Canton.
The Canton Police Department is reporting an increase in accidents involving electric bicycles being operated recklessly.
The Canton Police Department is concerned about a littering problem at a Canton park adjacent to the Farmington River.
The Town of Canton Fire & EMS Department has seen its calls increase year over year as it seeks more volunteers to help out.
All three are serving their community/country following completion of the local fire department's cadet program.
The Town of Canton Fire & EMS Department's newest piece of firefighting equipment comes courtesy of the Canton Lions Club.
The scam has been making rounds in the Canton area, according to police.
The incident happened on a busy state roadway on Saturday afternoon.
Utilizing a donated drone, the Canton Fire & EMS Department provided eyes in the sky in Plainville during a hard-to-reah brush fire.
Canton police and school officials this week warned parents of the consequences of illegal teen parties during prom/graduation season.
The vehicle made its first call on Wednesday after it was delivered in February.
Watertown, CT, police said the 60-year-old was charged in connection with sex abuse allegations made in January.