What You Need To Know In And Around Canton (Fri, Sep 24)

Hey, people of Canton! Mary Ellen Gambon here with a brand-new Canton Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the evening. High: 82 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Canton:

1. Pike Congestion Now Worse than Pre-Pandemic (Banker & Tradesman)
2. Town Of Canton: Wayside Condos-Affordable Housing Lottery (Press Release Desk)
3. Movies and TV shows made in Massachusetts: A list of recent productions, and where they were filmed (Boston Herald)
4. 21 former Patriots listed on initial Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 ballot (98.5 The Sports Hub)
5. Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company Recognized as a Top Charitable Contributor for the Third Consecutive Year (Yahoo Finance)

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Today in Canton:

• University of Massachusetts-Boston-college rep. visit (12:00 PM)

Canton Patch Notebook

• Canton Police Department: "In light of #TBT #ThrowBackThursday ... Protect yourself from ID fraud and other online scams." (Facebook)
• Department of Elder and Human Services: "Marylou Sullivan suprised us with a visit (on her day off) with her beautiful granddaughter Bevin 💕." (Facebook)
• Massachusetts State Lottery: "Powerball estimated jackpot for the Wednesday, September 22, 2021 drawing. Good luck!" (Instagram)
• Department of Elder and Human Services: "Trip to Lake Winnipesaukee!" (Facebook)
• Department of Elder and Human Services: "A busy day at the Senior Center! Men's Club Fitness Men's Club Meeting with Arafat Knight, Veterans Agent as the speaker Beginner & Advanced Line Dance Class Yoga Women's Club Knitting Core Work out with Steve Avellino A few photos that ..." (Facebook)
• Canton Community Theatre: "Welcome Back! We're thrilled to introduce you to the cast of "Agnes of God" Aoife Barrington-Haber (she/her/hers) - Agnes Previous CCT roles include Veronica, God of Carnage; Mona, Chicago; Ensemble, It's a Wonderful Life; Bhima, The Sno..." (Facebook)
• Massachusetts State Lottery: "#LuckyForLife drawings every night at 10:30 p.m. ET!" (Instagram)
• Massachusetts State Lottery: "Mega Millions estimated jackpot for the Tuesday, September 21, 2021 drawing. Good luck!" (Instagram)
• Department of Elder and Human Services: "Another busy day at the Senior Center! Sports Class Sit Fit Social time Forgiveness and Well-being Drums Alive Mahjong Memory Cafe which is taking place at the Canton Public Library" (Facebook)
• Massachusetts State Lottery: "*Reminder* When visiting our claim centers, we ask that you please wear a protective face covering and practice social distancing. Thank you for your cooperation." (Instagram)
• Department of Elder and Human Services: "A gorgeous Fall day to have the Fall Wellness Series workshop in our gazebo!" (Facebook)
• Department of Elder and Human Services: "FLU CLINIC LINK FOR REGISTRATION Here is the link for the Flu Clinic at the Senior Center on Tuesday, October 5th from 9:00-11:30 AM. Please call us at 781-828-1323 if you need help signing up. https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/canton" (Facebook)
• Friends of the Canton Public Library (MA): "Story time is back at the Canton Farmers Market! And here are even more reasons to drop by: Copper City Espresso, Mookie's Treats, Fairmount Farm, and lots of other vendors will be there! The market runs from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Bring your..." (Facebook)
• Friends of the Canton Public Library (MA): "Great authors and presentations are featured for the #nationalbookfestival!" (Facebook)

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— Mary Ellen Gambon

About me: I am a Freelance Massachusetts Editor covering the towns of Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Westwood and Walpole, MA. I am a Boston native who began my journalism career in 1994. I graduated from Boston University, where I received bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. In 2002, I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a master's in public administration. I am a 1994 Pulliam Fellow, a national award given to 10 graduating college seniors who are pursuing careers in journalism. I previously was a staff reporter for Gazette Publications, Inc., The Dedham TImes, The Daily Transcript and The Parkway-West Roxbury Transcript. Over the past four years, I have been a freelance reporter at Bulletin Newspapers, Inc. and Gannett, Inc. covering greater Boston. I also write for The Hopkinton Independent.

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