🌱 Patch AM: What’s behind the latest Canton police cases and chief search?

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:

• What’s behind the latest Canton police cases and chief search?
• How a Canton author turned four moms into unlikely cold-case sleuths
• How a Canton man ended up in a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud case

Also on today's calendar: Handel's Messiah Sing in Easton and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and cold, with a high of 34 and low of 21 degrees.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 36, low: 25.
• Sunday: Cold with snow, 1-3", with a high of 31 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• News Notes: Suspects charged in late-night crash, B&E case (thecantoncitizen.com) — Canton police are handling several recent incidents, including charges against a Cambridge woman after a crash at Canton High School and the arrest of a local man in a Hagan Court break-in. Officers are also investigating a locker theft at Canton Ice House, while town officials continue assessments to select Canton’s next permanent police chief, with finalists expected early next year.
   

• The cold case a bestselling Canton author couldn't ignore (enterprisenews.com) — Canton resident and bestselling author Chuck Hogan is drawing attention for his new nonfiction book about four suburban moms who helped crack a 15-year-old Los Angeles cold case. Speaking at Stonehill College in Easton, he described the challenge of turning their binder of evidence into a gripping true-crime narrative and why this may be his last nonfiction project.
   

• Canton Man Sentenced for Multi-Million-Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme (einpresswire.com) — A Canton resident has been sentenced in federal court for participating in a multi‑million‑dollar Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary medical braces, with more than $3 million in restitution ordered. The case was part of a nationwide federal crackdown on health care fraud targeting programs that serve elderly and disabled patients.
   

📸 Around Canton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Canton

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Handel's Messiah Sing in Easton
  Covenant Congregational Church, 204 Center St, Easton
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• Leandro Alonso at C.F. McCarthy's
  C.F. McCarthy’s , 614 Washington St , Canton
  1:00 pm

Monday December 15

• JFK School Council Meeting
  Canton, MA Calendar , 100 Dedham St , Canton
  4:00 pm
• Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee Meeting
  Canton, MA Calendar , 79 Pleasant St , Canton
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Blue Hill Regional District Policy Sub- Committee Meeting
  Canton, MA Calendar , 800 Randolph Street , Canton
  6:00 pm
• CHS Winter Concert
  CHS Auditorium
  6:00 pm
• Blue Hill Regional District School Committee Meeting
  Canton, MA Calendar , 800 Randolph Street , Canton
  7:00 pm
• Select Board Meeting
  Canton, MA Calendar , 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor , Canton
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
  Canton, MA Calendar , 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor , Canton
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Holiday Concert with Small Singers and Shakers for ages 0-6
  Stoughton Public Library Community Room
  10:00 am
• Computer Literacy Level 2: Office Job Skills
  Turner Free Library , 2 North Main Street , Randolph
  10:00 am
• Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults
  Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
  10:30 am
• Zoom with a Law Librarian
  Morrill Memorial Library Virtual , 33 Walpole St., Norwood, MA, 02062
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Canton Skaters Will Perform at National Send-Off Showcase on December 18th —Courtney Megliola Read on Patch

• Primrose School posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher certified in Canton. Apply here.
• Medical Information Technology, Inc. posted a job opening for Regional Manager, Sales in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norwood

• Three Days Grace's 'Alienation' Is The Best Rock Album of 2025 (1063thebuzz.com)

Stoughton

• Doorbell video shows contractor wanted on arrest warrant scamming more customers (nbcboston.com)

Dedham

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: I couldn’t put it down.
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