The Select Board is now considering whether to support a May town meeting article that could change the financing of the bond obligation for the town-owned Paul Revere Heritage Park. If approved by town meeting voters, the plan would help fund the construction of the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation, which will be […]
Apr 19 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
On Sunday evening, April 14, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Canton Fire Department responded to a 911 call from the TopGolf facility on Dedham Street reporting that a woman had fallen into the net on the second floor of the hitting bays. CFD Engine 3 and Ambulance 2 responded. Also on duty were two members […]
Apr 19 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 18 edition include: * Jury selection underway in Karen Read murder trial * Canton schools welcome new head of finance & operations * Hundreds volunteer for ‘Great Canton Cleanup’ * Inaugural 5k run to benefit […]
Apr 19 2024 | Posted in
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The highly anticipated murder trial of Karen Read will proceed as scheduled beginning April 16 after Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone on Tuesday tossed out a defense motion to dismiss the case. Defense attorneys for Read had cited a pattern of alleged deception and misconduct on the part of prosecutors and investigators as reasons […]
Mar 29 2024 | Posted in
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The Canton School Committee voted last week to approve a much smaller school budget for FY25 than previously planned, slashing proposed new spending after receiving a lower-than-expected revenue target from the Finance Committee. That target figure, which is just north of $56 million, represents an increase of 4.76 percent over the current year’s budget. By […]
Mar 29 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 28 edition include: * Town election preview and Q&A with the candidates * Hansen School hosts Someone Special Dance * Canton schools, CPD investigate alleged social media threat * Highlights from the March 21 School […]
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