The Canton Community MA Station Podcast

Highlight: Inverted Sally Port video Witness: Sgt. Yuriy Bukhenik of the MA State police. Continues under direct from ADA Lally on number of drinks the defendant appears to have had (9). Discussion of missing ring video not there from John O'Keefe's home. More discussion on glass found at 34 Fairview (where John O'Keefe was found.)  Defense Attorney Jackson on Cross: On discussion of activity log from "ring" from John O'Keefe's home which would show deletions or activity from Karen Read (none found.) Initial indications of a strike by a cocktail glass is discussed. Discussion on where glass items were found on the Fairview lawn and how it was documented. Ring camera video on Read car appearing to hit O'Keefe's car while reversing when headed out to find O'Keefe by seeing the wheel when zoomed in on O'Keefe's car move.  Sally port was an inverted video and what it implies is discussed.  Note: Canton Community Tv is including the first day of Jury selection as Day 1. Day 2-5 has no Audio/video coverage due to court rules during the selection process.

This is the jury selection process. The pool camera is only allowed to cover the Judge Beverly Cannone opening statements to the jury pool, which is the same each day.   The judge opens with her ruling regarding third party culprit, saying that the request by the defense (Alan Jackson and David Yannetti, Elizabeth Little) to include a statement that the victim was beaten and not struck by a vehicle would cause the burden of proof to be on the accused, which she will not do. She will allow the third party culprit defense to develop via questioning and competent evidence. (Prosecutors in the case: Assistant District Attorneys Adam Lally & Laura McLaughlin.) On the jury pool:  The pool is asked a series of questions: Do you know anyone on the list of witnesses/Do you have a financial interest in the case/Have you discussed the case/Have you formed an opinion about this case/Would serving be a hardship, etc. Then each comes to sidebar where the judge and the attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense interact with each juror. Each side can dismiss jurors for no cause, though that number is limited.  This is Day 1's opening statement to the jury by the judge. Day 2 and 3 of jury selection was very similar.  At the end of Week ONE, 12 jurors were selected. The court now needs alternate jurors which will be going through the selection process of Monday May 22.  For a background on the case, visit CantonCommunityTv.org where you can find the pre-hearings that took place over the course of a year. (From May 3 of 2023) Use the search bar. They can also be found on this podcast by date.  Day 2: No video coverage.  Day 3: No video coverage. 

ADA Lally continues on discussion on what experts can discuss.  ADA Lally states that an FBI reference to an investigation prejudices the jury  Defense: Says states that the prosecution states it would be unfair to reference the FBI investigation because it was shaped by the defense. The FBI does its own investigation and the defense has no influence on that. It's important that the jury knows where this evidence comes from. From the federal government and not the DA's office. That this evidence has come forward by a neutral third party and the jury should know this.  ADA Lally regarding third party culprit and Bowden defense. Wants to know what the defense intends to do regarding that.  Defense Yannetti goes into the third party defense theory details, including federal experts that say John O'Keefe was not killed by a car. Therefor a third party was responsible for his mortal injuries. Discusses video loss when the car is in the Canton Sallyport.  ADA Lally: Refutes the medical examiner findings for the defense. Refutes the claim that John O'Keefe was not hit by a car.  Video of the second arrest of the defendant.  Discussion on how long the trial will take.  Tuesday, April 16, 2024 the court starts jury selection.       

Karen Read hearing of April 12, 2024 Part 1 of two parts This is the last hearing before jury selection begins.  Judge: Beverly Cannone Commonwealth Introductions: ADA Adam Lally ADA Laura McLaughlin Karen Read Defense:  David Yannett Allan Jackson  Elizabeth Little Discussion on third party culprit.  DNA exclusion ruling. (DNA testing still isn't complete.) Discussion on the view of the home Aruba incident Alleged harassment and Turtleboy charges exclude Alcohol testing  Discussion on panel Voir dire in jury selection  Commonwealth on manner of death on certificate Records of potential jurors Leading questions for minors Body cam footage after the second arrest June 9th 2022 Demonstration on McCabe's google search Text communication between the victim and the accused Bad character/impeachment evidence on witness reliability  Studies and discussion brought in by experts

Canton's Town Election is April 2nd, 2024.  This is the audio from the conversation with is the candidates for the Board of Library Trustees, sponsored by the Lions Club and organized by the Canton Voter Guide Group.  Goto: CantonCommunityTv.org for the video link. OR go to the group's information website: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/ Board of Library Trustees 4 candidates for 3 open seats that serve for 3 years: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/library-trustee-candidates Janet Chamberlain Mindy Milman Joan Schottenfeld Christine Untersee

Canton's Town Election is April 2nd, 2024.  This is the audio from the conversation with is the candidates for the Board of Assessors, sponsored by the Lions Club and organized by the Canton Voter Guide Group.  Goto: CantonCommunityTv.org for the video link. OR go to the group's information website: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/ Candidates for the Board of Assessors 2 candidates for 1 open seats that serve for 3 years: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/board-of-assesors-candidates Rocco Digirolamo Kathleen Howley 

Canton's Town Election is April 2nd, 2024.  This is the audio from the conversation with is the Planning Board candidates, sponsored by the Lions Club and organized by the Canton Voter Guide Group.  Goto: CantonCommunityTv.org for the video link. OR go to the group's information website: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/ Candidates for the Planning Board 2 candidates for 1 open seats that serve for 3 years: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/planning-board-candidates John Marini Kathy McCormack 1 candidate on the ballot for 1 open seat that serves for 2 years.  Sean Robinson

Canton's Town Election is April 2nd.  This is the audio from the conversation with is the School Committee candidates, sponsored by the Lions Club and organized by the Canton Voter Guide Group.  Goto: CantonCommunityTv.org for the video link. OR go to:  the group's information website: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/ Candidates for the School Committee:  2 candidates for 1 open seats that serve for 3 years: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/school-committee-candidates Jennifer O'Donnell Kendall O'Halloran 

Canton's Town Election is April 2nd.  This is the audio from the conversation with is the select board candidates, sponsored by the Lions Club and organized by the Canton Voter Guide Group.  Goto: CantonCommunityTv.org for the video link. OR go to:  the group's information website: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/ Candidates for the Select Board 4 candidates for 2 open seats that serve for 3 years: https://www.cantonmavoterguide.com/select-board-candidates Patricia Boyden Rita Lombardi Mike Laughran Tom Theodore   

Karen Read Hearing of March 26, 2024 Filling in for David Yannetti is sister Tanis Yannetti who requests notes from a meeting the DA had with witnesses.  ADA Lally states he is not sure what the defense is referring to under Rule 17. Discussions were regarding witness harassment. They are work products.  Yannetti responds that it is difficult to believe that the Karen Read case did not come up in these conversations. Lally states to the judge that there is nothing to report.  Discussion on DNA from the lab. DA Lally is not sure when the results will be in. Depends on the integrity of the sample.  Defense states it has just received 400 pages and a thumb drive with unknown material on it. Judge asks how long the defense expects to take at trial. Mr. Jackson on the defense team states that the discovery obligation by the state is not finished so they cannot say until then who their experts will be.  Judge tells Lally he needs to know what the DNA lab will have and by when at the next court hearing.     

Karen Read Hearing of March 20, 2024:  There is no objection to Rule 17 regarding internal affairs docs on Trooper Proctor.  Defense Lawyer David Yannetti: Wants contact information between Special Agent Higgins (who was there at the after-party socially) Boston Officer Brian Albert (homeowner of property where the after-party took place) Canton Police officer Kevin Albert (brother of Brian.) He also wants records of Canton Chief Berkowitz. (Chief Berkowitz, who was on medical leave at the time of the death, found taillight fragments on the lawn while driving past Brian Albert's home several days after John O'Keefe's body was found. O'Keefe was found shortly after 6AM on the lawn of Brian Albert's home the morning of the Jan. 29th "after-party.") Yannetti emphasizes that this is no fishing expedition.  ADA Lally Response: They all knew each other. Of course they'd talk. It's the ultimate fishing expedition.  Lawyer for Brian Albert, Greg Henning: We do not have the Rule 17 order. Objects to phone being released. Can say in open court that Brian Albert is not a subject of this investigation by the FBI.  The judge is surprised. DA Lally apologizes for not supplying the order to the these attorneys despite the judge telling him to do so. He says he did it out of an "abundance of caution" regarding the federal order not to disclose certain information.  Attorney Connolly for Special Agent Brian Higgins: The FBI has allowed him to confirm in open court that Higgins is not a target of the FBI investigation. He is not willing to give over his phone given Mr. Higgins position as a Federal Agent.  Defense Attorney Yannetti: Higgins changes his story regarding calling Brian Albert at 2:22AM, before the body was found. Brian Albert changes his story and said it was a butt call during sex. Butts on the bed with phones on the night table. Never heard of so many butt calls as in this case. We know these calls took place because, thank God, another agency did the investigating. (Defense was largely unsuccessful in asking for these records back in May of 2023.) They (Feds) have these records. We do not. We need them to present them in court.  Video of this hearing can be seen by going to: CantonCommunityTv.org   

In this March 12, 2024 9AM hearing there are details given by Defense attorney Jackson on the motion to dismiss the case. He was given ten minutes and is surprised because they were told they could have "all day" if needed. Grounds he sites:  Chris Albert (brother of Brian--body of Officer O'Keefe was found on his front lawn) relationship with Sgt. Lank regarding a bar fight. Investigator/State Trooper Proctor is described as "second family" to the Alberts but hid this from the grand jury. Canton officer Kevin Albert coordinates the investigation. Google search "how long to die in cold" by someone who was at the after party at 2:27AM is hidden from the jury. (O'Keefe's body was found after shortly after 6AM on the lawn where the party took place.)  ADA Lally says the commonwealth never knowingly deceived the jury. The Lank incident was 20 years ago. Brian Albert did not come out of his house but neither did neighbors. I was cold outside.  Continuing: There was no fight. No dog attack. Ask that you deny motion to dismiss.  Defense Rebuttal: FBI says John O'Keefe's injuries were inconsistent with contact with a car. Integrity is missing from this investigation. DA Michael Morrissey's video calling Karen Read guilty is misconduct. Gag orders were attempted. He called the defense theory desperate. And there was a group conference call with witnesses before the grand jury hearing took place. Morrissey's interest is not justice.  DA Response: That video was six months ago. He had no choice because of a rolling rally calling the witnesses murderers. DA Morrissey had to respond. Kearney's (Journalist that first called the case suspicious, known as Turtleboy) (State) seized phone shows Read spoke to Kearney. The Phone doesn't lie.  The video is available at: CantonCommunityTv.org 

Karen Read's attorney in this hearing says there is too much data given by Federal investigators on Feb. 22nd to be ready for trial in March. The date was extended to April 16th, 2024. Commonwealth argues there's not a lot of new information in what the federal government gave them. 

In this hearing Special Prosecutor Ken Mello asks Judge Squires-Lee to bring sanctions against Kearney's attorney Tim Bradl for misidentifying as an attorney (the other as a paralegal) two persons so that they could speak to Kearney unrecorded. (Kearney is currently in jail for bail violations of a witness intimidation charge for a domestic that allegedly took place on Dec. 24th.)  Attorney Bradl said the Attorney classification was an obvious error (calling one an attorney and the other a paralegal. One works with Bradl and the other works for a first amendment rights non-profit. Their actual credentials were never made clear in court.) and that the motion said there were 60 calls when there were actually 6.  Preposed Sanctions included 10K in fines against Bradl and the court would monitor ALL future communications between Mr. Kearney and anyone else, including his attorney. This client/attorney privilege elimination was admitted to be unprecedented by DA Mello, but justified Mello believes, because the misidentification of the two as attorneys. He felt it was done with intent so that one of the woman, "a minion" of Kearney's according to the DA,  could be instructed to further intimidate witnesses in the Karen Read case. This fascinating  exchange between the judge and DA Mello is real-life court. What is evidence? How much power does a judge have to levy these punishments Mello preposes? And under what circumstances, if any, should a defendant be stripped of his client/attorney privilege?  To see the video on Canton CommunityTv link here:  http://reflect-cctv-vod.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/2835?site=3  

AAUW Speaker Series with Author Kristin Noone discussing her book on leadership: Leading with Vision, Integrity, and Inspiration.  About the Speaker: Dr. Kristin Noone has extensive experience as a manager and consultant for a variety of industries and has worked as a leader in the non-profit sector. She is the former President and CEO of Noone Consulting, Inc., a marketing and strategic planning consulting firm, which was originally founded in Arizona then relocated to Massachusetts. For over a decade, Dr. Noone has been teaching a wide breadth of courses in the communication, management, and marketing fields at both two-year and four-year institutions including Curry College, Bunker Hill Community College, and Colorado Technical University. Dr. Noone is currently a tenured professor at Quincy College, and recently led a team in the creation of the first bachelor's degree program ever offered at Quincy College.   Taped at the Canton Public Library on Jan. 23, 2024

Have a listen to the story of the creative journey of Carolann Solebello.  She's a theatre actress and a movie actress but most well known for her many Folk albums and sideman jobs in many different Folk Music Ensembles.   She'll be performing at Canton's Open Book Coffeehouse at the Canton Public library at 730pm. $12. Doors open at 6:45 on January 20th 2024. 

Highlights: Karen Read's Attorney, David Yannetti, says 6 letters moved to be suppressed by the prosecution that are between the US Attorney's Office and DA Michael Morrissey do not meet the standard for suppression and will be made public anyway when Yannetti moves to sanction the DA's office.  Thought the Attorney's Office has no objection to the letters being made public, DA Lally argues that that isn't the reason his office wants them to be suppressed. They are under a grand jury and should not yet be made public.  Discussion over the notes and interviews and recordings and other correspondence between a reporter for Boston Magazine and Karen Read. Boston Magazine attorney argues that the "off the record" notes should not be made available to the prosecution. That it will have a chilling effect on reporting and that reporters should never be used as witnesses. The judge wants Boston Magazine to present court soon rulings in Massachusetts that support his argument.  DA Lally argues that no special protections in Massachusetts for reporters and that they only want the correspondence between the reporter and Read. The judge expresses concern for the reporters safety as she has been threatened.  Karen Read's lawyer says federal office will release evidence on the Morrissey case and he wants to wait until after that release to argue for sanctions. Hearing is scheduled for February 15th.  Video of this hearing is available at: CantonCommunityTv.org under the "search" menu bar.   

Highlights: Many protesters were outside the hearing of Karen Read who is accused of hitting her boyfriend with her car, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe, with intent after dropping him off for an after-hours party at Boston Police officer Brian Albert's home in Canton, MA. The defense contends O'Keefe was murdered in the house.  Several motions, including the defense request seeking that the Norfolk DA's office be disqualified in this case. Discussion regarding DNA on the taillight. The defense says Elizabeth Proctor, wife of investigator State Trooper Proctor, privacy rights are outweighed by Karen Read's right to a fair trial. At contention is the degree of friendship between the Proctors and prosecution witnesses who were inside the home and how it impacted the investigation and evidence.  Jennifer McCable's lawyer, who is alleged friends with Elizabeth Proctor, and who found with Read, O'Keefe's body outside the home in in the early morning hours, says Rule 17 is being weaponized against his client.  Prosecutor Lally does not concede a personal relationship between the Alberts and the McCabe's and State Trooper Proctor.  Defense submits to the judge that they do not have to submit their DNA results to the prosecution, as that isn't how the system works.  Judge says the troopers have not given their consent to their DNA being released.  Sidebar regarding Jennifer McCabe's phone records  Hearing set for Thursday, January 18th.  Trial set for March 12, 2024          

Galvin Middle School Community Forum Number 4 of Nov. 29, 203 On building a new middle school on the Galvin School footprint: Summarizes the last 3 meetings. The time-line on the project is laid out. Stake holders will vote on what and number of grades they want to see at the Middle School. Do they want a separate auditorium? Or one that's also part gym or part cafeteria. When the proposal might appear before town meeting and go for a vote before the entire town and much more important information.  You can also listen to previous meetings here or go to: CantonCommunityTv for the video as important slides can be seen there. 

Aiden Kearney's lawyer argues that Kearney should get his tools of investigation (phone, computers) that were taken in a seizure of his home after a warrant was given to search his house and his being charged with witness intimidation. Kearney's lawyer says his client is being prosecuted by the same people his journalism exposed in the Karen Read murder case. The defense argued that he's involved with a client accused of murder and these same prosecutors returned that client's phone within a day because of a process called "mirroring" which gathers all the material on the devices. If given back in that case, certainly, the defense argues, Kearney should get his devices of his profession returned.  The prosecution argues that Kearney is an activist and not a journalist (journalist enjoy no special legal protections in Massachusetts over regular citizens say for tradition) and even if "generously" seen as a journalist, that the State argued that the defense might say that material on the mirror image was made up. The prosecution argues respectfully to the judge that it is prudent for the judge to allow a higher court to decide on this matter. The prosecution argues Kearney is still blogging and there's no impedance to his doing his work.  The defense counters that sources who have risked so much to expose elements in the Karen Read case are on that phone and will be exposed to the State. That this is an unprecedented prosecution of a journalist. That those sources on the phone should be protected.  The judge considers both arguments. Listen here for his ruling.     

Moderator, Alan Hines for the Special Town Meeting of November 20th holds his webinar on what's coming up so that the meeting rules will be understood. His guests include petitioners for articles coming before the town, STM Articles Nov., 2023, and FinCom chair, Cindy Thomas. Recorded on Saturday, Nov. 18th, this is the latest meeting regarding Monday's Special town Meeting.   You can see the video this on CantonCommunityTv's website: https://reflect-cctv-vod.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/2705?channel=6

Regarding Special Town Meeting of Nov. 20th, 2023 at Canton High School: Petitioner Jen Wexler talks with CCTv's Andrea Galvin about Article 7 of the Special Town Meeting. Moving local elections to November.  The full articles discussed at this historic meeting are here: https://www.town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/10914/Special-Town-Meeting--Fall-2023---Recommendations-of-the-Finance-Committee-to-the-Voters-of-Canton-Massachusettspdf You can always see the video of these discussion by searching the CCTv website:  CantonCommunityTv.org  

Up to Speed: Discussion on Special Town Meeting of Nov. 20, 2023: CCTV's Andrea Galvin talks with Canton Finance Committee Chair, Cindy Thomas, on all the articles coming before the town. She talks about the committee's vote recommendations along with their discussions and reasoning behind those recommendations. She also talks about the paper ballot issue as some have expressed the want to vote without having to raise a card openly on the floor as is with traditional town meetings. She also addresses some misinformation that has been spread regarding the tax rate deadlines. Also interviewed is Kathleen Howley, the composer/writer of Articles 4, 5, 6, and 8  and her reactions to the finance committee's recommendations.  You can see the full discussions the FinCom has had on this historic town meeting by going to: CantonCommunityTv.org or hear the audio on CCTV's sister podcast: Canton, MA Select Board PLUS Podcast. Search Finance Committee dates: Oct. 25, Nov. 1st and Nov. 13.   

A Canton MA, Special Town Meeting is scheduled for November 20th at 7pm. Canton Community Tv's Andrea Galvin interviews Town Manager Charles Doody on the upcoming November 20th Special Town Meeting. The Town Meeting came about by resident petition which required 200 voter signatures after heated meetings over several weeks at select board hearings.  Articles include a "Yes or No" vote of no confidence of the select board and police. Another article includes an audit of departments. (Requires financing.)   To move town voting to November. (Has to go through the state legislature.) Term limits for the Select Board. Yes or no.  Excellent details on the Special Town Meeting is also available at the Finance Committee (FinCom) meetings of Oct. 25 and Nov. 1.  October 25 FinCom: https://admin5.podbean.com/cantonmaselectboard/episodes/shareEmbed/8RyRxjS2NIOG November 1st FinCom: FinCom of November 1st is still being transcoded. However if you visit CantonCommunityTv.org you can search the VIDEO for all the meetings . This page will be updated to include a direct audio links to the Podcast of FinCom of November 1st when it becomes available.  For all Canton's Meetings on Podcast audio goto:  Canton, MA Select Board PLUS Podcast    

(The audio takes about 30 seconds to start) Bail hearing review hearing continued to this date. Kearney's YouTube channel has taken the prosecution in the Karen Read case "to the woodshed" in the words of his attorney and now his attorney says he's being prosecuted by that same law enforcement that has been lost "in the fog of war" in its mission against Kearney, but has not made a solid argument for the charges--witness intimidation and conspiracy--under due process.  The judge shows his frustration with this new argument, that is outside the freedom of speech argument already brought forward,  saying the prosecution needs time to address it. This back and forth is fascinating not only because the case has huge implications to journalists and protestors, but is a great education of how real-life court proceedings work. As the lawyer's lack of familiarity with the depths of this case is exposed, as well as the judge's as both make errors of fact regarding what was and was not said on Kearney's Youtube channel. This fascinating discussion exposes the imperfections of our judicial system, erasing our TV drama ideals, and makes those who follow this and the Karen Read case get a deeper understanding of how the real justice system works.     

Blogger Aidan Kearney, AKA Turtleboy, who has been reporting on the Karen Read case, was arrested on "witness intimidation" charges where he had his phones and computers taken and his home searched. This hearing was to adjust the conditions of his release which included his not being near those involved in the Karen Read case. Arguing that this is a first amendment issue, his lawyer sent a memorandum not long before this hearing. Consequently, it was postponed to Wednesday, November 1st at 3pm. Listen as important indications during this discussion may signal how this ruling may go. 

CANTON PLANNING BOARD (Audio takes 10 seconds to start) Members: Patricia McDermott, Chair David McCarthy, Vice Chair Kathy Gibbs McCormack, Clerk Jim Quigley, Member AGENDA PLANNING BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 MEMORIAL HALL Salah Meeting Room 801 Washington Street Canton, MA 6:30 P.M. SCHEDULED HEARINGS ( 1 ) THE RESERVE (formerly Stillwater) – Discussion and Revote of Corrected Bond Reduction Letter (Bryan Weiner, Toll Brothers) ( 2 ) Presentation on the MBTA Zoning Proposal from the Working Group – (T.J. Torres, Town Planner; and Kevin Shea, Housing Coordinator) ( 3 ) BULLENS WAY/MARIELLA ESTATES (Jay Bullens, Developer) - Discussion of Contractor Contract; 60 day Completion Date; Work Completed; and taking of the Tri-Party Agreement ( 4 ) Discussion of next Meeting in November ( 5 ) Review & Approval of October 4, 2023 Minutes Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Next Meeting: November 1/15, 2023

Input from parents is taken in by designers during this process of deciding how the Middle School should be spaced if the project is approved: 6-8, 7-8, etc. Concerns on busing mixed ages to school, separation of students in the building while discussions on greater program opportunities for younger students is all part of this informational conversation.  Additional forums will be held. The next is Nov. 29th at the GMS. For more information visit: https://galvinmsproject.com/

Canton Community Tv's Andrea Galvin talks with Canton MA Teen Librarian, Rosie Moore, about a 20K Federal Grant the library received on food education and upcoming events associated with the grant. A new Mobile Kitchen will help with cooking classes for teens and adults. November events include teen apple pie making. The kitchen classes will have heritage foods, culture, vegetarian foods, deal with varied abilities, etc. Rosie Moore also talks about teen events and programs. Dungeons and Dragons groups. Book clubs. After school teen events. Spooky book recommendations and more.  Canton MA Library link: http://library.canton.ma.us/

Flu Vaccine Now-I feel Like a Pin Cushion- Big Y Pharmacist Eddie Martucci speaks to the need for seasonal flu vaccinations, how the CDC formulates each year's vaccine, HERD immunity, proper protocol for vaccine administration and other vaccines for the over 65 yrd old crowd. (Opinions expressed are those of the speaker.)

David Wells once again interviews musicians coming up at the the Open Book Coffeehouse, located in the Community Room of the Canton Public Library at 786 Washington Street (map) and is made possible by the Friends of the Library. Cooper is appearing Saturday, October 21, 2023 Acclaimed Indie Folk/Americana, Singer/Songwriter Dana Cooper from Nashville is on his National CD Release Tour. Dana Cooper is a poet, storyteller, songwriter from Nashville, TN.  As one critic noted, "he sings like an angel and plays like the devil." Admission is $10 for the general public and $5 for students of any age. Doors open at 6:45 PM. Music starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available that evening only on a first come, first serve basis. Cash and checks are accepted.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Author Talk with Tara Shuman A conversation with author Tara Shuman, "What Does Cancer Mean?" and "What Does Hope Mean?" will be discussing her memoir, "Hope is a Good Breakfast."    Taped at the Canton Public Library on Oct. 12, 2023. Video available by going to: CantonCommunityTv.org 

From the Canton Senior Center: Harvey Leonard, WCVB Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Presents: CLIMATE CHANGE: SIMPLE, SERIOUS, SOLVABLE This presentation is also available on video by visiting CantonCommunityTv.org and going to the search bar.    This program was taped on Oct. 12, 2023  

Medicare Presentation with a SHINE counselor helps navigate what choices are best during this open enrollment period.  This important information regarding how to manage health insurance under Medicare is well worth the listen. The video of this presentation is available by visiting CantonCommunityTv.org. Go to the SEARCH bar. 

Anthony Sammarco commemorates the 150th anniversary of a devastating fire that destroyed sixty-five acres of land in Boston, from Washington Street, between Summer Street and Milk Street, fanning eastward towards the wharves into Boston Harbor. Hear his presentation at the Senior Center that took place on Oct. 10, 2023. You can always see these presentations by going to: CantonCommunityTv.org and then heading to the SEARCH bar. 

Events covered in September by Canton Community Tv. here in audio form including: Women stand in front of Canton and Stoughton police headquarters for Sandra Birchmore CHS Student Climate Action Club march to Town Hall Lions Club Breakfast fundrasier CABI (Canton Association of Business and Industries) Road Race fundraiser Video of these events can be seen by going to: CantonCommunityTv.org      

Prosecutors allege that Karen Read hit her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O'Keefe, at about 12:45AM with her car when she left him off at a party on Fairview Road in Canton, MA and "left him to die in the middle of a snowstorm" after the two got into an argument earlier in the evening while the couple and Okeefe's work associates were at a local bar. She has been charged with second degree murder. The defense argues in this hearing that their client has been kept from receiving important evidence through discovery after more than a year, with the Distract Attorney offering only "on-going excuses" as to why the defense has not received important physical evidence. The defense further argues that because of lack of State cooperation and due to the cost of private testing, bail should be lowered to help pay for these private tests. That their client is not a flight risk and will turn over her passport.   In this hearing the defense goes deeper in their attacks against the State, claiming that investigators intentionally said no plows went by the home in the early morning hours, but a plow driver did drive by at about 2:30am and saw no body in the yard in the early morning hours, but saw a "Ford Edge" parked in front of the house for about an hour, they say, further supporting the defense's theory that John O'Keefe was not killed when Karen Read left him off, but was bludgeoned in the house and brought out to the front of the home to die much later. The unedited Norfolk Superior Court hearings of May 3, May 24, July 25 and Sept. 15th are available through Canton Cable Access in their entirety on both this Podcast and on-demand video. Search by visiting CantonCommunityTv.org  The video hearing of Sept. 15th is available HERE:  http://reflect-cctv-vod.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/2607?channel=1    

At mid season for the Sunday Market, CCTv visits community outreach tables on Sustainability, on Electric Choice and a talk with Sponsorship Director, Tom Birmingham, on the mission of the market.  It takes place at the front of CHS from 10-2pm through October 22, except for Labor Day weekend.

This has the hearing in its entirety. There is a pause as the judge returns to chambers as she considers a recusal request by the defense. (The pause was shortened on this tape from 20 min. to a few moments.)  To see the video, GOTO: CantonCommunityTv.org and search the "Community Station" then, Karen Read. 

From the Canton Senior Center:  Mass Equipment Distribution (Mass EDP) provides adaptive telephone equipment to those with hearing or vision loss.   The specialized telephone equipment is offered to people with a permanent disability for little or no cost, depending on income level.  Taped July 11, 2023

Canton Community Tv visits the Tri-town PMC Kids ride that took place June 24th, 2023 at the Irish Cultural Center. Chas Luca gives details of the day, volunteers and riders talk about who they ride for and kids zoom past on their bikes. Money is raised for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Here's a link to CCTv's video of this event: http://cctv-vod.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/2545?channel=1

Canton's Veteran's Agent Arafat Knight banner ceremony continues the tradition of honoring the 72 Canton residence who lost their lives in the Civil War through the Middle Eastern Wars.   Visit CantonCommunityTv.org for video of the event. Direct link below:  http://reflect-cctv-vod.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/2547?channel=1

Sampling of the performers and events of Canton's Juneteenth Celebration 2003. Cynthia Holcombe hosts. Sampling of Marlene Jazz Ensemble band, the Poet, Black Like Crystal, sampling dance performance by Name Akan and Chinyere Anufor, Galvin students reciting poetry. 

Canton Community Tv visits the Canton Library's front yard where activities for kids were taking place on the Lawn June 16th for the library's summer fun kick-off. CCTV's Andrea Galvin interviews Canton Library Director, Andrea Capone, kids name their favorite books, "Canton Writes" winners fill their book bags, and volunteers talk about how much fun they too are having. 

Hear the interesting story of a late starter folk musician, John John Brown, who has won several awards and has two albums to his credit and will be performing at the Canton Public Library's Open Book Coffeehouse on June 17 or 2023. Attend the upcoming concert and have a good laugh and a good cry! Details on the June 17th 2023 event: https://library.canton.ma.us/219/The-Open-Book-Coffeehouse  

From the Canton Senior Center, Elder Human Services Director Diane Tynan hosts the event that honors the late Betty Lethin. She was Canton's former public health nurse, HESCO president, she helped establish the Canton Food Pantry, and was recognized by the State of Massachusetts for her contribution to the community as well as being Canton's Citizen of the year. Betty Lethin's family gives tributes.  CantonCommunityTv.org has video of all its podcast. Visit the website for this and many other events covered in Canton, MA    

Vendors and artisans kick-off the third Farmer's Market season in front of Canton High School. On Sundays from June 11th - Oct. 22 different vendors will be part of this growing and popular event. This is a sampling of vendors there on opening day.  For details on the Canton Farmers Market go to:  https://www.cantonfarmersmarket.org/ For video of this event: http://reflect-cctv-vod.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/2528?channel=1  

CCTv's Andrea Galvin talks with Marie Ericson about the upcoming Farmer's Market in June.

The Confidante: the Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America by Christopher Gotham tells the story of Anna Marie Rosenberg, whose influence on American history, from the New Deal to the Cold War and beyond, has never before been told.  Christopher Gorham holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Tufts University and Syracuse University College of Law. His writing has appeared in the Washington Post and online publications. The Confidante is his first book. He and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Watertown and Chatham, Massachusetts.

Listen to the most talented youth in Canton as they read their award winning writings at the Canton Writes Awards Day 2023. Some are from the elementary grades and some are from the middle school but all have written pieces that are the best among their peers.    "Canton Writes" awards were presented by the "Friends of the Library" in Canton. This "Day 2" features award winners of the very young. (Adult and High School in day 1 and is also available on podcasts. You can goto: CantonCommunityTv.org to see the video of both events via the search menu under "stations")  See this "Canton Citizen" article for details on the contest:  https://www.thecantoncitizen.com/2023/02/17/canton-writes-3/

"Canton Writes" awards were presented by the "Friends of the Library" in Canton. This "Day 1" of two (children in day 2) is of adults and high school age writers. Those in the audience said these writings were deeply moving. Listen and hear for yourself.  See this "Canton Citizen" article for details on the contest:  https://www.thecantoncitizen.com/2023/02/17/canton-writes-3/