It appeared that traffic conditions were at an all-time low on Thursday, September 13, when a utility pole fell across the intersection of Washington Street and Heritage Lane during the early morning drive time hours. It took one motorist 45 minutes to cross town to get to Route 128, traveling the full length of Washington […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently sent a letter to Police Chief Ken Berkowitz commending the Canton Police Department for its assistance in a federal investigation called “Operation Landshark.” The investigation targeted repeat violent offenders and gang members in Boston and Brockton. Investigators conducted numerous controlled purchases of cocaine, crack cocaine, Fentanyl, heroin, firearms and […]
After enduring multiple weather cancellations that delayed the start of their season by more than a week, the CHS varsity field hockey team finally took the field on Friday and came through with an impressive season-opening performance, kicking off their Davenport Division title defense with a 2-1 comeback victory over visiting Franklin. Three days later, […]
Nearly 150 Canton residents will lace up their sneakers and walk up to 26.2 miles along the Boston Marathon course this coming Sunday, September 23, as they raise money in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, presented by Hyundai. The walkers are part of a group of 9,500 people expected to take part in the event, […]
In addition to the dam repairs on Pleasant Street and utility work on Revere Street, construction is ongoing on Dedham Street as part of phase 1 of the I-95/Dedham St. Interchange Improvement Project — a massive, $44-million, state-funded infrastructure improvement project that is expected to take an estimated five years to complete. Plans call for […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 20 edition include: * Town officials urging patience with traffic challenges (click here for excerpt) * Interview with School Committee Chairman Kristin Mirliani * Photo coverage of the Canton Fire/Police Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony * Former […]
Dear Editor: Question 1 on the November ballot will not empower nurses; it would strip nurses of their professional autonomy. If this bill passes, nurses will not have the ability to create flexible staffing assignments tailored to meet patients’ care needs as it calls for rigid adherence to the mandated ratio at all times, without […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills will host their annual celebration on Thursday, October 4, from 7-9 p.m. at the Canton Town Club, 300 Bailey Street. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and the presentation of the organization’s 2018 Community Partners Awards. Among this year’s honorees is Jeremy Comeau, former chairman of […]
By Laura Smead, AICP, Canton Town Planner One of my biggest jobs as town planner is to assist in both the development and implementation of Canton’s Master Plan. Sometimes these plans are labeled “comprehensive” or “general,” but they all mean the same thing: putting down on paper the hopes and dreams a community holds for […]
Down 14-0 at halftime on the road versus Dighton-Rehoboth, the Canton High football team stormed back with a ferocious defense and an improved offense to come away with a hard-earned, 25-20 win in Friday’s season opener. Senior linebacker Brendan Albert led the way with 10 tackles, a fumble recovery, and two sacks while also helping […]
