This coming Tuesday, November 2, is Election Day across the state of Massachusetts, and among the dozens of candidates vying for state office this year are two residents of Canton: state Representative Bill Galvin (D), who is running unopposed for reelection in the Sixth Norfolk District, and Canton Selectman Bob Burr (R), who is running […]
The Canton School Committee received some very positive yet surprising fiscal news Thursday night when school business manager Ken Leon announced a projected surplus of more than $450,000 in the schools’ FY11 operating budget — the same budget that received a $440,000 boost at annual town meeting to help address rising special education costs. The […]
After winning one Hockomock League championship (1997) in the first 22 years of its existence (1984-2005), the Canton High boys’ soccer team wrapped up its fourth league title since 2006 with a 3-0 win at Sharon last Tuesday. It was the third straight Hockomock title for the Bulldogs, but after the league split into two […]
God blessed the Masons with clear blue skies on October 10 for the memorial event of the 175th anniversary of the construction of the Canton Viaduct. Approximately 85 people gathered at Viaduct Park for the public dedication of this monument honoring the operative and speculative Freemasons who engineered and constructed this national architectural treasure. The […]
DID YOU KNOW… It’s the end of October, which means it is time for one of the great days that all kids look forward to and celebrate each year, Halloween. Kids of all ages will traditionally disguise themselves as hobos, ballerinas, dancers, ballplayers, and a variety of other things — some of which require some sort […]
With the Davenport Division already wrapped up, the Canton High field hockey team continued its undefeated streak with three strong performances last week: 7-1 over Sharon, 4-1 against North Attleboro, and 3-1 over Westborough. With two games left in the regular season, the Bulldogs’ record stands at 13-0-1. Canton dominated Sharon from the start, scoring […]
The young CHS golf team finished ninth out of 15 teams in the Division 2 South golf tournament on a cold, windy day in Franklin last week. Two seniors, a junior, and a sophomore were among the top Bulldogs. It was the first time in three years that a Canton team had qualified for the […]
Fighting words for any foe, especially cancer Put a weapon in my hand, a mask on my face, and a breastplate on my chest, and I become Zorro. I’ve taken up fencing. Fencing demands foresight, focus, and self-assurance. By learning to defend myself, I’m stronger physically and more confident mentally. In 2001, I battled breast […]
Coming off a tough loss to nonleague Quincy the week before, the CHS varsity volleyball team responded in a big way last week with back-to-back shutout victories — at Attleboro on Monday and home versus Sharon on Wednesday; unfortunately, the Bulldogs ran into a buzzsaw Friday night, losing on the road to undefeated North Attleboro […]
With two more wins last week bringing its record to 9-3-2, the Canton High girls’ soccer team qualified for the MIAA tournament. The Bulldogs dominated in a 4-0 win over Sharon — a team Canton had tied earlier in the season in what coach Paul Turner described as “a bit of a hiccup.” Turner said […]
