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🌱 Patch AM: Why Canton is now at ‘moderate’ risk for West Nile virus
Spotted on the Canton calendar: Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Good day Canton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Canton is now at 'moderate' risk for West Nile virus
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cloudy with showers, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Massachusetts Reports Season's First Human WNV Case, First EEE-Positive Sample (town.news) — Canton is now classified at a moderate risk level for West Nile virus, as state health officials confirm this season's first human WNV case and initial EEE-positive mosquito samples in Massachusetts. Residents are urged to use EPA-registered repellents, cover up during peak mosquito hours, and remove standing water around homes to protect themselves and their animals.
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📸 Around Canton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton
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- Community Preservation Committee Meeting →
Canton, MA Calendar, 79 Pleasant Street, Canton
7:00 pm - Select Board Meeting →
Canton, MA Calendar, 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor, Canton
7:00 pm - Conservation Commission Meeting →
Canton, MA Calendar, 79 Pleasant Street, Canton
7:00 pm - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting →
Canton, MA Calendar, 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor, Canton
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Canton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sewstainability StashShare
Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood
10:00 am - Family Storytime at Halloran Park
Stoughton Public Library Halloran Park
10:00 am - ESOL Conversation Group - Julie
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
10:00 am - Device Advice
Turner Free Library 2 North Main Street, Randolph, MA, 02368, US
10:00 am - Zoom with a Law Librarian
Morrill Memorial Library Virtual
1:00 pm - Monday Movie Matinee
Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood
1:00 pm - Monday Matinee Movie: The Housemaid
Westwood Public Library Conference Room, Main Library
2:00 pm - Weekly Drop-In Series
Westwood Public Library Islington Branch - Wentworth Hall, Islington Branch
3:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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- Charles River Mechanical — (774) 564-1558
- Southeast Railing Co Inc — 7818287088
- Feng Shui Restaurant & Bar — (781) 817-6256
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- DMG Brokerage — 7815913232
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Runner in Canton. Apply here.
- Sunrun, Inc. posted a job opening for Solar Sales Representative in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norwood
- Healey signs bill setting deadline for progress on Norwood Hospital - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)
- Joanna Connor – Live On 11/11 (thebluesmagazine.com)
- Big Y keeps expanding east. Its next stop: Norton (boston.com)
Dedham
- It's easy being green: AmeriCorps-funded students improve Worcester, Attleboro community forests (clarku.edu)
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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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