The Town of Canton will have Cooling Centers available for residents at the following locations/times starting on Monday June 23, 2025:

CANTON COMMUNITY CENTER:  Mon- Fri.-9:00 am - 4:30 pm 

CANTON LIBRARY:       

Mon. thru Thursday-10 am -8 pm
Fri: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Sat. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

The Town Cooling Centers have water faucets, but residents are asked to bring their own food. Please remember to also bring medications, emergency contact phone numbers, and any other items you may need during the day/Service dogs are always welcome.


Although anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others:

• Infants and young children are sensitive to the effects of high temperatures and rely on others to regulate their environments and provide adequate liquids.
• People 65 years of age or older may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to change in temperature.
• People who are overweight may be prone to heat sickness because of their tendency to retain more body heat.
• People who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness.
• People who are physically ill, especially those with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation, may be affected by extreme heat.

Some prevention tips to stay safe in extreme heat include:

Stay cool: Keep your body temperature cool to avoid heat-related illness
• Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your outdoor activity to the morning and evening. Try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off.
• Find an air-conditioned shelter. (Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers). Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Take cool showers or baths.
• Check on those most at-risk several times a day.
• Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.

Stay Hydrated: Because your body loses fluids through sweat, you can become dehydrated during times of extreme heat
• Drink more water than usual.
• Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.
• Drink from two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
• Avoid alcohol or liquids containing high amounts of sugar.
• Remind others to drink enough water.

Mills Pond Pool will open for the season on Saturday, June 21st. Hours are Monday-Friday, 1:30-8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 1:00-7:30pm. Entry fee is $5 per person for Canton residents, $8 per person for non-residents, or by purchasing a 2025 pool pass. Children under the age of 2 are free. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card ($15 CC minimum). Daily admission & memberships include use of both the pool & splash pad; anyone entering the facility for the splash pad only will be required to pay the daily entry fee or use a 2025 membership. More information can be found HERE