
Water quality grades are out for the Neponset River and its tributaries, and the results are somewhat mixed, with the bulk of sites tested earning an overall grade of B or better but nearly half of them falling below that mark for compliance with swimming standards. Part of a joint reporting effort between the Neponset, […]
Jun 5 2026 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
After considerable discussion at its meeting on Tuesday, the Canton Select Board, in a 3-2 vote, approved a new Zero Emission Vehicle First Policy as proposed by the Canton Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Committee. Pending a vote of approval from the School Committee at its June 11 meeting, the town will complete its Climate […]
Jun 5 2026 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger

The mood was ecstatic on the bus ride home from Merrimack College on Sunday as the CHS girls track team soaked in the feeling of being crowned Division 3 state champions — the latest in a string of unprecedented achievements for this year’s group. The first-place finish was made possible by a staggering five individual […]
Jun 5 2026 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger

The spring season is now in the books for both Canton High lacrosse teams, but it was a memorable ride, highlighted by runner-up finishes in the Hockomock Davenport Division and trips to the Division 2 state playoffs for both squads. On the boys’ side, head coach Tom Galvin’s team notched 11 regular season wins and […]
Jun 5 2026 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner