Monday, March 25, 2013
Work will run between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and is expected to be completed by late summer.
Canton officials are reaching out to residents of several neighborhoods in an effort to remind them of upcoming construction work the first week of April, according to an announcement on the Canton town website. Beginning April 1, the Canton Department of Public Works, along with contractor Celco Construction, will replace the water main in the street of the following neighborhoods: One lane, local and emergency traffic will be maintained during the construction, which will run between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact the water department at 781-821-5017 or on-site engineer Chris Curtin at 617-206-8006.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Students at the Hansen School were released at 11 a.m. around the time of the incident.
Canton Water Department crews responded to a 12-inch water main break on Pecunit Street just in front of the Lawrence M. Walsh playground next to the Peter Hansen Elementary School on Tuesday, Feb. 5. Students at the Hansen School was let out at 11 a.m. due to the break. Water could be seen bubbling up into the street, but the Canton Water Department repaired the break in a timely manner; the water was turned back on at noon.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Residents have reportedly received calls from individuals who claim they work for the water department, but town officials say the department does not test water in individual homes.
The Canton Water Department issued an announcement this week, warning residents of potential callers who claim they are from the department looking to test water in local homes. The statement, as it appears on the Canton town website, is as follows: We have received calls from residents that callers identifying themselves as working for the water department request to come into residents homes to test their water. These calls are not from the water department. The water department does not test the water in individual homes. If you should receive a call of this nature, it is suggested that you call the Canton Police Department at 781-821-5090.
Robert E. Taber
10:34 am on Monday, March 25, 2013
Major Concern: I live on Chestnut Road and am concerned about new water main installation and the rupturing of existing water lines in our slab ranch. If water volume is increased to accomodate hydrants,will there also be an increase in line pressure? Thank you for your time. Robert Taber, 6 Chestnut Road more ›