In two more highly anticipated showdowns against a couple of the region’s strongest opponents, the Canton High varsity field hockey team once again demonstrated its bona fides as a legitimate state title contender. While they didn’t come away with a victory in either contest, the Bulldogs battled both Moses Brown — a former state champion […]
According to Canton Public Health Director Meg Goldstein, adult residents of the community have a distinct advantage when it comes to guarding against a host of common infections. “We can vaccinate all insured adults, and also uninsured/underinsured Canton residents,” she said of the no-cost vaccination program, which was recently highlighted by the state Department of […]
On Saturday, October 4, close to 100 Canton High School students gathered in front of the Rodman building decked out in pink and went into the Hatch Shell to complete the six-mile Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. CHS has been an integral part of the annual walk for the last 23 years. In that […]
Town Administrator Charles Doody reported that the two new dog parks at the Paul Revere Heritage Site recently had their soft openings. Located on the Neponset Street side of the site, both parks are fully fenced in and are outfitted with benches, dog waste stations, and play equipment. To obtain a key fob to gain […]
Canton Public Schools received a fairly positive report on its 2025 spring MCAS performance, although it fell short of Superintendent Derek Folan’s goal of achieving a 3 percent increase in the number of students meeting or exceeding expectations in English language arts (ELA) and math. Overall, Canton students saw a gain of around 1 percent […]
John David Carleton, 87, a proud U.S. Navy veteran, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, due to Parkinson’s disease. Born on December 23, 1937, he was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Daniel Carleton and Delia “Mary” Carleton of Boston, his brothers James and Richard, and nephew Liam. […]
Charles Robert Ayer, 94, of Canton, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. Charlie was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary (Joyce), to whom he was married for 46 years. Charlie is survived by his daughter Susan Grafton and her husband, Glen, […]
Judith M. Walker, 87, a longtime resident of Canton, died peacefully October 10, 2025. Judith worked as a registered nurse for many years at the former Goddard Hospital in Stoughton. She was a member of the Canton Historical Society, the Canton Emergency Medical Corps, and the Massachusetts Nursing Association. She was the daughter of the […]
Dr. Don Novak, 87, of Canton, passed away peacefully among family on October 10, 2025. Don was a scholar, a philosopher, and a creative thinker. He enjoyed spirited discussion and would always amaze with his depth of knowledge on a vast range of topics. After graduating from St. Ignatius, a Jesuit high school in Cleveland, […]
When it comes to the dual environmental aims of waste reduction and responsible recycling, the Canton community needs to step up its game. That was the key takeaway from a recent public presentation hosted by the town’s Sustainability Committee in coordination with state and industry leaders. According to Missy Hollenback, MassDEP’s municipal assistance coordinator for […]
