The Canton Community MA Station Podcast

In the Spotlight: The Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center

In this episode, an oveview of the public services given by the weather observatory and its upcoming scope of new work being done on the tower and building. Program Director of the Observatory, Don McCasland, explains to Canton Community Tv's David Wells about the scope of the project, some interesting facts and records about the building, and the instrumentation used since its construction in 1885. (Recorded Aug.-2021)

Beat the Heat: Weather trends recorded at Blue Hills Observatory

Canton Community Tv's, David Wells talks with Blue Hills Observatory Program Director, Don McCasland about weather trends specific to the Canton and Milton area and how that compares to other observatories around the world. 

”Covi-19 Vaccines: What the future holds” Eddie Martuccie, RPH from the Senior Center

Pharmacist Eddie Martucci's  talk at the Canton Senior Center on what the vaccines do, how they work, and why there is so much discussion on the need for a booster shot. This discussion took place on Aug. 24, 2021

"Up to Speed" Harriet Burak of CAASA on Canton's "Celebration of Life"

Purple ribbons are around town to remind the community of the Aug. 31st "Celebration of Life" taking place at Canton's Senior Center at 500 Pleasant St., 7-9pm. The day is part of "International Overdoes Awareness Day" which aims to bring down the stigma of a drug related to deaths. Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse is an organization that recognizes substance use disorder and works to support recovery and prevention. Harriet lost a son to an overdose in 2004. 

"Beat the Heat" CCTV's Tim O'Connor examines sports drinks and hydration.

Sports drinks are popular for hydration for extreme workouts, but are they the best thing for all of us? CCTV's Tim O'Connor examines how we might hydrate during these hot summer days and if we might be able to hydrate and replace electrolytes without all the salt and sugars and artificial colors in many so-called sports drinks. He examines the difference between drinks during a workout and recovery drinks. He takes a look at fresh drinks we might consider making for ourselves without the salt and sugars and colorings. Consult your doctor for what might work specifically for your personal situation and condition. 

"Beat the Heat" with Canton's Town Planner, Laura Smead

What can communities like Canton do for its residents as it meets the challenges of severe weather due to climate change? Canton's Town Planner, Laura Smead, explains to CCTV's, Tanya Willow about Canton's updated "Master Plan" which, for the first time, contains strategies to deal with severe weather and limiting the community's C02 emissions. Through grants and computer modeling, realistic strategies to help Canton take on heat, flooding and extreme weather are being developed. What can the town ask of developers? Can changes in how roads and parking spaces are built help with heat and flooding? How do plants help with run-off and water pollution? Can cooling trees not on scenic ways be protected? What role does open space play in keeping residents cool and protected? Does Canton have cooling facilities if there is a long-term electrical outage? What is the town's short and long term plan to meet this difficult issue and what might Canton look like in 20, 30, even 50 years as a result of this challenge? Listen to the interview in this "on-the-go" Podcast or watch the program on CantonCommuninityTv.org. or on you local Canton Community Television stations. 

Bolivar Pond rescue by Town Pool Lifeguards on July 25, 2021

Two Town Pool lifeguards were told a person fishing at near-by Bolivar Pond was in trouble. An older gentlemen's arm was stuck under his flipped Kayak with his boots rapidly filling with water, his vest heavy with fishing gear. Hear the story from the modest, young, Canton High graduates, now town-pool lifeguards in this on-site interview by Canton Community Tv's, Tim O'Connor. 

"Beat the Heat" series. Fire Chief Charlie Doody on heat related symptoms.

"Beat the Heat" Series. This summer CCTV interviews community leaders on how communities like Canton are navigating the impact of severe weather due to climate change. In this episode Canton's Fire Chief Charlie Doody talks to CCTV's Andrea Galvin about heat related symptoms that the fire department sees and ways Canton's citizens can help prevent them. 

Mass Wildlife Fishing lessons Canton Rez fishing lessons

Jim Legacy of Mass Wildlife talks to CCTV's Andrea Galvin about the fishing clinic at ''The Rez," Canton's Reservoir Pound. Kids are introduced to different rods types, bait and casting. Music transitions the end of the interview to the sounds of nature, kids laughing and enjoying what they are learning as well as quick talk with Jim's volunteers. (An earlier version of this podcast had the wrong audio file uploaded. We apologize for any inconvenience.) 

"Up to Speed" with Canton Veterans Agent, Arafat Knight.

"Up to Speed" this week with Canton Veterans Agent, Arafat Knight. He tells CCTV's Tim O'Connor about Canton's being designated as a Purple Heart Community.