CANTON — The Board of Selectmen will meet Monday, Feb. 1, to discuss appointing a new fire chief, Town Administrator Scotty Kilbreth said Thursday. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Office. The 14 members of the all-volunteer Fire Department will be invited to give their input, Kilbreth said. Fire Chief […]
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Fire destroys unoccupied Canton business, farmhouse
CANTON — A late-night fire swept through a former tire business and destroyed an attached, unoccupied home Monday evening, according to officials. The former Canton Tire automotive business at 81 School St. was leveled, along with a two-story farmhouse, according to Canton fire Chief Shane Gallant. Gallant identified the owner as Canton resident Donald Ulmer, whom he […]
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Canton votes to elect fire chief
CANTON — Residents voted 269-171 Tuesday to elect the fire chief by secret ballot every three years, Town Clerk Kathy Walker said Wednesday. Selectmen now appoint the chief, who serves until he or she retires, resigns or is no longer deemed fit to serve, Walker said. “The town will now need to draft an ordinance […]
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Canton Volunteer Fire Department holding 5k on Sept. 21
CANTON — The Canton Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a 5k run/walk at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, to raise money for the Canton Fire Department Auxiliary fund, fire Chief Shane Gallant said Thursday afternoon. Gallant said that this is the second year in a row the department has held a 5k and that the […]