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CPD News: accident update, jewelry theft

Another Canton High School student has returned home from the hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a two-car accident on York Street on Friday, March 2. However, one student remains in serious condition at a Boston hospital. The accident injured seven people in all, including six CHS students, all of whom were traveling in one […]

BOS chair reacts to mailing criticizing solar farm

Selectmen Chairman John Connolly reacted strongly Tuesday night to a mailing sent to residents alleging that selectmen and Town Administrator Bill Friel are having work conducted on a solar energy facility at the site of the former Pine Street landfill by non-licensed electricians and without an electrical permit. The postcard depicts a ticking clock on […]

2 remain hospitalized after head-on crash on York St.

Two Canton High School students remained in serious condition at Boston Medical Center for head and trauma injuries sustained from a two-car, head-on collision on York Street last Friday, March 2, around 6 p.m. Four other CHS students were released from Norwood Hospital during the weekend for various injuries, and the driver of the second […]

CABI asks selectmen to oppose Community Preservation Act

The co-presidents of the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI) told selectmen Tuesday night that while they agree with the “pillars” of the proposed Community Preservation Act, the association will oppose its adoption in Canton because of the additional tax burden on businesses. The act would add a 1 percent tax on homes and […]

CHS to eliminate lowest tracking level for freshmen

CHS Principal Doug Dias has announced plans to reduce the number of college preparatory tracking levels at the high school from two to one, while at the same time enhancing a student resource center with more money and staff from the major subject areas. Dias, who presented the plan to the School Committee last Thursday, […]

Tondre, Huber lead track teams at D3 championships

The CHS indoor track team had a very respectable day at the Division 3 Championships, held last Friday at the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Boston. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams produced an event champion, while both squads finished ninth overall out of 36 teams. Senior Vicky Tondre won the long jump at 17 […]

Boys’ hoop team snaps 5-game skid, awaits playoffs

The CHS boys’ varsity basketball team ended its regular season on a high note, snapping a five-game losing streak with a 40-23 win at Fairhaven on Sunday. The win evened the Bulldogs’ record to 10-10 and gave Canton its highest winning percentage in many years. The Bulldogs will now practice for a full week during […]

Almost a third of track team advances to D3 meet

Fifteen members of the Canton High indoor track tram will be advancing to the Division 3 Indoor Track and Field Championships, to be held tomorrow afternoon at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. “This is a pretty big number considering that we only have a combined team of around 50,” said head coach Brian Mattson. […]

Boys’ hoop loses 2 but shows signs of life

CHS boys’ basketball head coach Ryan Gordy said every team in the well-balanced and competitive Hockomock League has a slump during the season and it’s up to each team to find its way “over the wall.” Canton certainly hit the wall last week, losing to Southeastern Vo-tech 47-45 and then to Oliver Ames 65-53 on […]

CPD officer hospitalized after cruiser accident

Officer Scott Connor is recuperating from neck, head, and chest injuries suffered in a one-car accident in which he struck a tree on York Street on Monday afternoon, February 13, around 12:30 p.m. Police Lt. Helena Findlen said Officer Connor is conscious and is being treated for non-life-threatening injures, including several lacerations. He was still […]

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