Canton Police Department

07/29/2026

Community Advisory:

07/27/2026

Juvenile located.

07/23/2026

Community Advisory:

07/13/2026

Extreme Heat Advisory – Cooling Center Available

With extreme heat expected this week, the DEHS/Canton Senior Center will be open as a Cooling Center during normal business hours:

Tuesday
8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday
8:30-4:00

Additionally, the Canton Pool will extend its public swim hours on Tuesday until 8PM and on Wednesday will be open from 11:00AM – 6:30PM to give residents another opportunity to stay cool.

Need Assistance?

If you need transportation to the Cooling Center or require additional assistance during the extreme heat advisory, please call 781-828-1323 during regular business hours.

In an emergency, always call 911.

Please take precautions during this period of extreme heat:

Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Check on neighbors, especially older adults, young children, and anyone who may be more vulnerable to extreme heat.

Stay safe, and Stay hydrated.

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

Community Advisory:

Residents Reminded to Celebrate the Fourth Safely; Fireworks Are Illegal Statewide
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, we would like to remind residents to celebrate safely and note that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.

While the Fourth of July is meant for celebration, residents should celebrate safely. If you are attending a party, remember to drink responsibly and never operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

If swimming, ensure that no child swims alone, and be mindful of changes in open-water conditions, such as currents or cold water temperatures. When boating, always wear a life jacket.

Additionally, fireworks should be left to the professionals.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at nearly $1 million.

The possession, use and sale of fireworks without a professional license is against the law in Massachusetts and punishable by confiscation, fine or imprisonment. Fines range from $100 to $1,000, and some violations could carry a one-year prison sentence.

06/29/2026

06/26/2026

Community Alert:

UPDATE 6/25 9pm: The missing juvenile has been found and is safe. Thanks to the multiple agencies that assisted, especially the Salisbury Police Department.

06/24/2026

UPDATE 6/25 9pm: The missing juvenile has been found and is safe. Thanks to the multiple agencies that assisted, especially the Salisbury Police Department.

Community Alert:

See attached for information regarding a missing juvenile.

06/08/2026

This is a video about the importance of Clinicians in local police departments.

It was made by the Mass. Chiefs of Police Association, but has an impact on Canton.

Mental health calls have become an increasingly significant part of...