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CHS golfers even record at 2-2

With key performances by sophomore Sam Riemer and senior Mike Reardon, the Canton High golf team bounced back from an 0-2 start to even its record at 2-2. Canton beat Stoughton 162-191 and followed that up with a home win over King Philip 157-163. Head coach Jim Spillane said the win over KP was significant […]

Breaking news: Town lifts boil water order

Below is an updated notice from the town regarding the recent boil water order: As of 4 p.m. on Monday, October 3, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has lifted the boil water order in Canton. The town, late this afternoon, received written authorization to lift any water use restriction. This state approval was granted as […]

Football team tops nonleague Quincy

A star is born: Junior running back Dexter Green rushed for 208 yards and three scores to lead the Bulldogs past visiting Quincy 26-12 on Friday, September 16, at Memorial Field. Canton improved to 2-0 and will host North Attleboro this Friday at 7 p.m.

Superintendent considering later start time for CHS

School Superintendent Jeff Granatino will be forming a study group of teachers, students, and parents to discuss the possibility of later start times at Canton High School. Addressing the issue at Monday night’s School Committee meeting, Granatino acknowledged that a time change would impact start times at other schools and practice times for athletics. However, […]

Golf team hopeful despite 0-2 start

Despite losing two close matches, CHS head golf coach Jim Spillane is optimistic that he has a deep, strong team and is hoping that one or two golfers will emerge as the consistent low scorers each match. The Bulldogs began the season with away losses to Foxboro 171-175 and Oliver Ames 161-166, with the lowest […]

Cross country teams sweep Foxboro in opener

Both Canton High School teams are excited about their opening wins over Foxboro, especially the girls’ team, which went winless last year. In an away meet last Tuesday, the Canton girls scored an impressive 15-50 win while the boys came away with a 26-32 victory. New girls’ head coach Ben Mattson, who also coaches the […]

CPD officer seeks donations to help save dog

Canton Police Detective Glen Piro, who is currently serving in Afghanistan, is seeking financial assistance to help bring a dog home to the United States. The dog, named Adel, is a young, malnourished puppy that was adopted by an Army unit stationed in a remote and dangerous area of Afghanistan. The dog has saved numerous […]

Bulldogs dominate Weston in home opener

Down 14-7 at halftime and spurred on by a challenge from their coaches, the Canton High School football team exploded for 28 second-half points while the defense stifled Weston en route to a dominating 35-14 victory in Friday’s home opener. The win was the first for the Bulldogs in over a year and also avenged […]

Town offers ideas to NSTAR for handling next storm

Rather than complain about the lack of staff and insufficient response of NSTAR after the recent tropical storm, local officials have come up with specific solutions to help the utility company in the future. On Tuesday night, Selectmen Chairman John Connolly and Selectman Victor Del Vecchio asked Fire Chief Charlie Doody, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz […]

Bulldogs ready for opener after strong preseason

CHS head football coach Dave Bohane expects all of his players to be available for the upcoming season opener at home this Friday night at 7 p.m. against non-league Weston. Bohane said the team had a good preseason, including a pair of wins in scrimmages against Dedham and Hanover last week. While noting there is […]

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