The long-awaited results of Canton High School’s 10-year reaccreditation process came with an enthusiastic stamp of approval and many commendations from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), a globally recognized leader in accreditation and school improvement. “The NEASC accreditation process is a major undertaking for schools, but it is a great opportunity […]
According to a post by Canton Firefighters Local 1580, a male pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle on Bolivar Street near the town pool complex on Tuesday evening, April 28, at approximately 8:20 p.m. Fire Lt. John Hutchinson said Fire Captain Jamie Meier requested a Boston MedFlight helicopter while Deputy […]
With the recent approval of the Canton Conservation Commission, the Galvin Middle School project has now cleared every local regulatory hurdle with construction set to commence in late June. “The GMS project is now fully approved from the Planning Board, Zoning Board and the Conservation Commission,” said Superintendent of Schools Derek Folan. “This is very […]
Buoyed by a no-hit gem from junior Reilly MacEachern and another strong pitching performance by freshman Anna Howe, the CHS varsity softball team strung together back-to-back wins last week to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season at 3-3 overall. The first of their two recent victories came last Wednesday at Milford […]
Earlier this week, the Canton Select Board approved the appointment of Michael Gifford Cruz as the Canton Police Department’s new deputy chief of administration. Canton Police Chief Michael Daniels said the appointment is part of an administrative
With brilliant pitching, timely hitting, and aggressive baserunning, the Canton High varsity baseball team cruised to its first win of the 2026 season, beating the Attleboro Bombardiers at home on Friday 9-1. CHS junior Dean Madden struck out nine over fine innings and walked just one batter despite chilly conditions. The talented junior changed speeds, […]
On Thursday, March 19, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Canton firefighters responded to a 911 call for a vehicle collision in front of a commercial property at 100 Washington Street, between Marathon Physical Therapy and Wild Duck Wine & Spirits. Fire Lt. John Hutchinson said the vehicle had stuck a support column but stopped short of […]
After more than 30 years of dedicated service to the town of Canton, Town Administrator and former Fire Chief Charles E. Doody will retire on April 10. Transition plans will be announced at the Select Board meeting on March 31. Board Chair JR McCourt said after April 10, Assistant Town Administrator Jen Kemalian will serve […]
The near 24-hour snowstorm that hit the region earlier this week dumped over 25 inches of snow; closed Town Hall and the Canton schools for two days; and caused several downed trees and branches, including one tree that fell on a house on Messinger Street. According to DPW Operations Director Bill Walsh, the town utilized […]
In front of a packed audience in the Salah Meeting Room at Town Hall, with many of his family members and fellow police officers in attendance, Michael K. Daniels was officially sworn in as Canton’s newest police chief at the start of Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. After taking the oath administered by Town Clerk Tracey […]
