The town will soon be adding a new citizen comment portal to the town website that will allow residents to air concerns or make requests to the Select Board either privately or publicly. The comments will be shared with Select Board members as well as Town Administrator Charles Doody, and someone from the Select Board’s […]
Sep 14 2023 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The memories of loved ones lost and dearly missed — and the beauty and blessings of life in recovery — were on full display at last Thursday’s Celebration of Life event hosted by the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse. Held on the lawn in front of the Senior Center on International Overdose Awareness Day, the […]
Sep 8 2023 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
In its just-released rankings of the best high schools in Massachusetts, U.S. News &World Report named Canton High School the 56th best of 437 high schools, and 45th among high schools in the metro Boston area. The magazine notes that 60 percent of CHS students take Advanced Placement (AP) classes and 96 percent of students […]
Sep 8 2023 | Posted in
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Schools | By
Canton Citizen
An interfaith blood drive that had been scheduled for September 7 (today) at Canton Police headquarters was canceled by organizers earlier this week after they learned about a protest that was being planned by supporters of Karen Read. Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty issued a statement expressing her disappointment over the event’s cancellation. “All blood […]
It’s only a start, but some progress was made at Tuesday night’s standing-room-only Select Board meeting in which many residents repeated their calls for greater transparency, improved communication, and stronger leadership from all members of the board. The board agreed to change the start time of its regular meetings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. beginning […]
Sep 1 2023 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Canton firefighters rescued two pets and quickly controlled and extinguished a house fire that broke out in the basement of a home on Nancy Circle on Sunday evening, August 20. Canton Fire Engine 2 was the first on scene at approximately 5:10 p.m., and upon arrival firefighters found flames coming from the rear basement window […]
Sep 1 2023 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
The Canton Cultural Council is seeking grant applications for artists, musicians, scientists and educators to share their talents with the Canton community. The 2023-24 grant cycle opens tomorrow, September 1, and the deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 17. Last year the council awarded 26 grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to support a wide […]
Sep 1 2023 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
In the face of mounting criticism and alarmed by what he described as the ongoing harassment of witnesses in the murder case against Karen Read, a fed-up Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey officially broke his silence last week while calling for an end to “baseless” speculation and the peddling of false narratives. In the […]
Aug 31 2023 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
The Canton Public Library invites has a busy month ahead with several exciting events planned. On Monday, September 11, at 7 p.m., the library will welcome author Jeff Romano for a talk about day-hiking opportunities in New England. A lifelong New Englander who has been hiking for over five decades, Romano will cover destinations in […]
The first public forum to gain public input into the planned renovation of the Galvin Middle School will get underway next month. In collaboration with the design firm and project manager, Ai3 Architects and LeftField, the Canton Public Schools have scheduled two educational visioning sessions on Wednesday, September 6, and Monday, September 11, from 4-7 […]
Aug 17 2023 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger