After being reminded of the severity of the elementary schools’ space crunch by new superintendent Jeff Granatino, the Canton School Committee last week decided to spend approximately $300,000 more than anticipated in order to build four new classrooms at the John F. Kennedy School. In a rare split vote, four of the committee’s five members […]
Just as the CHS volleyball team was beginning to find its groove after battling inconsistency through the early part of the season, the Mansfield Hornets came to town Friday and spoiled the party, handing Canton its third loss of the season and second against teams in the Hockomock’s large school division. Although the 3-1 loss […]
Canton residents beware: Flocks of pink flamingos have been spotted around town, and they have been turning up on people’s front lawns when they least expect it. Homeowners are advised to be on the lookout for these brightly colored birds, or else they run the risk of getting … flocked. The truth is, these are […]
Roughly two months after the town waived the white flag in its legal battle with the Roseland Property Company, the two sides were back at it again last week, this time in a clash over a planned 32-unit subdivision – a proposal that is rife with “legitimate concerns,” according to Zoning Board Chairman Paul Carroll. […]
The matches were a little too close for comfort, but CHS head volleyball coach Pat Cawley was still quite pleased with the end results last week: a pair of hard-fought road wins against league opponents, including a furious rally from two sets down to beat Foxboro 3-2 on Friday. “This match showed that although we […]
A planned four-room addition to the John F. Kennedy elementary school –– considered a no-brainer at the bargain price of $900,000 — is suddenly up for debate amid news that the project would trigger a new fire safety regulation and require the installation of a $300,000 sprinkler system. Speaking at last Thursday’s School Committee meeting, […]
After opening the season with a tough loss to rival Franklin, the CHS varsity volleyball team bounced back in a big way last week, winning consecutive matches against league opponents Oliver Ames and Stoughton while showing plenty of promise against a very talented Ursuline team on the road. Arguably the Bulldogs’ most impressive performance of […]
This Saturday, September 25, Cantonians both near and far will have a chance to reunite and reconnect when the town hosts its 11th annual Homecoming Parade and Block Party — a celebrated fall tradition featuring live music performances, carnival rides, outdoor dining, and much more, all in the heart of downtown Canton. This year’s festivities, […]
While rumors of a potential shakeup in the ownership of Westwood Station have been swirling for months now, a newly issued statement from the town of Westwood, currently available on its website, appears to have erased all doubts in the matter. According to the statement, which is two paragraphs in length, the project’s current owners […]
First photo (above): Guster singer/guitarist Adam Gardner performs on the main stage at the Life is good Festival at Blue Hills. (Kaitlyn Erickson photo) With beach balls flying, kids of all ages dancing and playing, and upbeat music blaring, the scene at last weekend’s Life is good Festival at Blue Hills was precisely what organizers […]
