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Calm pond with a sandy beach, a large boulder in the shallows, and a wooded far shore.

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Blue Hills events this weekend mark Leave No Trace honor

By Milton-Canton Ledger staff · August 28, 2026 · 2 min read

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Blue Hills events this weekend mark Leave No Trace honor

By Milton-Canton Ledger staff · August 28, 2026 · 2 min read

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Blue Hills events this weekend mark Leave No Trace honor

By Milton-Canton Ledger staff · August 28, 2026 · 2 min read

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Canton's Paul Revere copper mill turns 225, and the company it built is still rolling

A July 14 Industry Week feature traces how Paul Revere's 1801 copper mill on Canton's Neponset River evolved into Revere Copper Products, now marking 225 years as an employee-owned manufacturer, while the original mill site lives on as Canton's Paul Revere Heritage Site.

July 16, 2026 · 3 min read

A large outdoor public swimming pool with blue water surrounded by concrete decking and grass under a clear sky.

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Canton opens cooling center, extends pool hours as extreme heat hits this week

Canton has activated a cooling center at the Senior Center on Pleasant Street and extended public swim hours at the Bolivar Pool on Wednesday, July 15, as an extreme heat advisory affects the region with temperatures forecast to reach dangerous levels.

July 16, 2026 · 2 min read

MPS transportation information graphic with text about bus updates and a cartoon school bus illustration.

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Milton bus waitlist leaves late registrants without guaranteed seats for August 26

Milton Public Schools families who missed the June 30 bus registration deadline face a waitlist, a $50 late fee, and possible seat shortages even after the district added an 11th route at a cost of approximately $100,000.

July 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Neoclassical brick library building with green copper dome, columned portico, and American flag.

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Canton Public Library closes for 14-month renovation

The Canton Public Library closed June 29 for interior repairs and restoration expected to last until fall 2027, reshaping the main floor with new study rooms, a young adult area, and restored 1902 historical rooms. Residents can return books via the parking-lot drop or any Old Colony Library Network branch.

July 16, 2026 · 2 min read

A large gray Colonial Revival house with dark shutters and a covered porch on a tree-lined street.

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How should Canton schools award Cabot Fund grants? Families could soon get clearer answers.

Canton's School Committee Budget & Finance Sub-Committee meets Wednesday, July 15, to develop clearer criteria for distributing money from the Cabot Fund, a trust supporting outdoor activities for Canton children.

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Stone mansion with red tile roof and manicured green lawn surrounded by trees.

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Pack a picnic and your dancing shoes—swing music is coming to one of Milton's most beautiful backyards.

Todd Brunel's Swing Conspiracy performs Sunday, July 26, on the lawn of Milton's historic Eustis Estate, with free admission for Milton residents, children under 18, and EBT/SNAP cardholders.

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Large stone mansion with red tile roof, arched entryways, and a manicured front lawn.

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Canton Avenue is the place to be this July, with family hikes, wildlife encounters, and live swing music all packed into one stretch of Milton.

Three events along Canton Avenue in Milton offer families outdoor and cultural programming this week: a guided after-dark nature hike at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum on Friday, July 17; a free DCR Summer Nights session on Thursday, July 16; and a swing-era lawn concert at the Eustis Estate on Sunday, July 26.

July 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Blue sign displaying the Labouré College name, seal, and address at 303 Adams Street Milton.

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Labouré College closing Milton campus, cutting 65 jobs as Curry College absorbs nursing programs

Labouré College of Healthcare is closing its Milton campus by the end of August 2026 and cutting 65 jobs, with Curry College absorbing its nursing programs and creating a new Labouré Center to serve transferring students.

July 15, 2026 · 2 min read