Canton Storm Central: Schools Closed Friday

Update 11:49 a.m. Friday

It's been a long haul for Public Works crews but clean-up is progressing nicely, department director Robert Martin said Friday morning. 

Cold temperatures are presenting challenges and the town used more salt than normal but the treated material helped greatly, he said. 

"Overall we're doing well," he said. 

Martin said the pavement is becoming visible on many roads but said drifting snow will certainly be a factor. Shortly before noon Martin said he hoped to get his crews home in two to three hours but said some may have to come back if those drifts become a big issue. 

7 pm. Thursday

There will be no school in Canton on Friday, according to a message from Superintendent Kevin Case. 

Additionally all Canton senior activities, including CRT lunch, bridge, mah jong, cards, and the Dial A Ride services, are canceled for Friday

The Office will be open from 9am-5pm and Social Services appointments will be honored. Please call to reschedule if you cannot make it in.

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Update 

With more snow and colder temperatures on the way, the Canton Senior and Social Services Department has issued to following safety precautions:

Residents who need assistance because they have no heat and no alternative location to stay warm may contact Claire Cote at Social Services (860-693-5811) during business hours or Canton Police Dispatch at 860-693-0221 (who will contact Claire).

With negative degree weather imminent, it is important that residents remember the following safety tips:

• Make sure you have an adequate supply of heating fuel.
• Use caution with alternative heating methods i.e. space heaters. Keep space heaters away from combustible materials.
• Do not use fuel burning portable heaters in an enclosed area.
• Know of a secondary location to stay if you lose heat (i.e. family or friends).

Fire Marshal Adam Libros has also offered some fire safety tips which can be seen here. 

Earlier story

Canton Schools closed early today and other activities are being canceled. Several local businesses are also closing early.  

The Senior Center and Social Services Department canceled most afternoon activities and will close at 5 p.m. but as of late morning planned to resume its regular business at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 

Other closings or modified hours include: 

• Miner's Inc. will be closing today, Thursday January 2nd at 2 p.m. and will plan to re-open tomorrow, Friday Jan. 3 at noon. 
• Ski Sundown is open but the Club Sundown 4:30pm lesson is cancelled as are after school weekly groups programs 
• CrossFit Legitimus has canceled its 6:30 p.m. class
• Canton Public Library will close at 5 p.m. 

Plow crews from the Public Works Department hit the road at 3 a.m. Thursday morning, Chief Administrative Officer Robert Skinner said. Priorities will be clearing the roads as much as possible for the early dismissal at Canton Schools and rush hour, he said. 

Skinner said his biggest concern at the moment is the predicted duration. 

"My biggest concern is that we keep the guys rested and safe during the whole duration of the storm," Skinner said. 

It's also turning out to be a busy day for the town of Canton Volunteer Fire and EMS Department. Members have responded to several incidents, including Simsbury accidents, an early morning incident and smoke from a car engine incident on Bridge Street shortly before noon. 

The National Weather Service is predicting the snow will pick up after 1 p.m. with for a total of 3 to 7 inches today. More snow will fall overnight, according to the service. 

The Canton Senior and Social Services Department has issued to following safety precautions, tips for as the weather gets colder: 

Residents who need assistance because they have no heat and no alternative location to stay warm may contact Claire Cote at Social Services (860-693-5811) during business hours or Canton Police Dispatch at 860-693-0221 (who will contact Claire).

With negative degree weather imminent, it is important that residents remember the following safety tips:

• Make sure you have an adequate supply of heating fuel.
• Use caution with alternative heating methods i.e. space heaters. Keep space heaters away from combustible materials.
• Do not use fuel burning portable heaters in an enclosed area.
• Know of a secondary location to stay if you lose heat (i.e. family or friends).