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What's up Canton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Franklin shut down Canton's offense in a 28–0 win?
  • What did Canton's own pastor-critic think of BCMS's season opener?
  • Why the ex-Stoughton officer wants this Canton-linked trial moved

Also on today's calendar: Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High school football notebook: Michael Walsh, Everett weather road test by going deep, twice (bostonglobe.com) — Franklin's defense dominated Canton High, holding the Bulldogs to about 50 yards of offense in a 28–0 Hockomock crossover loss that local fans will be dissecting all week. The notebook also recaps other Massachusetts high school games and previews several upcoming matchups, offering a broader look at how Canton's competition is shaping up statewide.
   

• Setting the Standard for Chamber Music (classical-scene.com) — A Beverly-based pastor who leads the Congregational Church of Canton reviews the Boston Chamber Music Society's season opener at Harvard's Sanders Theatre, praising its tight ensemble work and adventurous programming. While the performance took place in Cambridge, his Canton connection and deep musical background offer local readers an informed, personal take on standout Beethoven, Canal, and Brahms interpretations.
   

• Former Stoughton officer charged with woman's murder asks judge to move trial out of state (wpri.com) — A former Stoughton police officer charged in the death of a 23-year-old Canton woman and her unborn son is asking a federal judge to move his upcoming murder trial out of Massachusetts, citing intense local media coverage. Prosecutors allege he strangled her in 2021 and staged the scene as a suicide, while his defense points to her mental health history and disputed forensic findings ahead of the October 5 trial.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Norwood

Stoughton

  • Attorneys for former police officer charged in Birchmore murder request trial moved out of state - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)
  • Restaurant News for the Week Ending September 27, 2026 (blogspot.com)

Westwood

  • Frugal Fannie's Flagship Store Closing After 43 Years (patch.com)

Ok Canton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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