The Canton Select Board is planning to hold at least two public forums next month to discuss and field questions concerning its interest in acquiring the former St. Gerard Majella Church property at 1860 Washington Street. A vote on the matter will take place at a special town meeting on Wednesday, December 1, at 7 […]
EMS Coordinator Leo Reardon reported a recent spike in opioid overdose cases with six such incidents occurring over the first two weeks of October, including five in a four-day span. One individual, a 66-year-old male, was transported from Season’s Market on October 2 and again from Pleasant Street two days later due to substance abuse […]
It was a week for the record books for Canton High’s powerhouse golf team as the Bulldogs ripped off four match wins in as many days to clinch at least a share of their fifth consecutive Hockomock Davenport Division crown. Along the way, veteran head coach Mike Barucci surpassed a major coaching milestone with his […]
The Canton Public Schools have cleared the first major hurdle in a multi-step process to obtain funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for a possible renovation/expansion or replacement of the Galvin Middle School. As detailed by Interim Superintendent Derek Folan at last Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Canton was recently notified that the MSBA, […]
The Canton Board of Health is pleased to offer the following free clinics this weekend at the Hansen Elementary School: * Saturday and Sunday: Flu vaccination from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for individuals ages 2 and older. Insurance is not required. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required (home.color.com/vaccine/register/canton). * Saturday and Sunday: COVID-19 BinaxNow testing from […]
The issue of speeding in school zones and at crosswalks reached a new level of concern at a recent Traffic Committee meeting as members and residents agreed that motorists would pay more attention if they were hit with a costly speeding ticket. The committee also mapped out an initial plan to improve safety for school […]
Correction: In the 9/30 print edition of this article, it was reported that results from the 2021 MCAS exams would begin to be mailed home on September 30. However, September 30 reflects the date that the state released the individual scores to school districts, not when they would be mailed home. School officials anticipate mailing […]
Update: The CHS golf team stayed perfect on the season with two more match wins this week against Sharon and Taunton. The Bulldogs will go for win number nine when they travel to Foxboro Country Club to take on the Warriors (4-5) on Tuesday, October 5. *** The Canton High golf team is off to […]
The Canton Select Board wants to take the next step in exploring the town acquisition of the St. Gerard Majella property at 1860 Washington Street, starting with an open discussion and planning session set for the next board meeting on Tuesday, September 28. The board may possibly set a special town meeting date for resident […]
The deadline to apply for the interim School Committee seat vacated recently by Charles Rae is October 16 at 5 p.m. The appointment will be made by a joint vote of the School Committee and Select Board, and the appointee will serve until the April 2022 town election. Interested candidates should send a letter of […]
