The competition was tougher against a feisty Sharon squad, but a strong Canton offense and steady defense still carried the day for the undefeated CHS girls soccer team. The Bulldogs went on to beat the Eagles twice last week — 3-0 at home on October 14 and 3-1 two days later at Sharon despite rainy […]
With another home-and-home sweep last week against Sharon, the CHS golf team ran its winning streak to six in a row and now sits alone atop the Hockomock Davenport Division. In their away match last Wednesday at the Cape Club of Sharon, the Bulldogs looked the part of an undefeated team as they outscored the […]
It was a great start to the season for the CHS cross country program as both squads recorded strong team wins over Stoughton at Pequitside Farm last week. The girls swept the top five spots en route to a 15-50 victory while the boys prevailed 20-35. The common denominator in both wins were strong contributions […]
The Canton Select Board, School Committee, Finance Director, and Finance Committee chair agreed Tuesday night on a plan to close a $1.65 million school budget shortfall caused by COVID-19 spending. Under the approved plan, backed by a 4-0 vote of the School Committee at its October 1 meeting and a subsequent 4-0 vote by the […]
Surprised by the School Department’s recent announcement of a nearly $2 million shortfall caused by COVID-19 spending, the Canton Select Board will meet next Tuesday, October 6, to decide whether to call a special town meeting to address the issue. Although Select Board Chair John Connolly said he supports the schools and understands the reasons […]
The Canton DPW continues to await the delivery of parts for the new traffic light at the redesigned Randolph-Washington Street intersection, and according to DPW Superintendent Mike Trotta, delivery is now anticipated toward the end of October due to manufacturing delays. Once the parts arrive, it will take roughly a week to 10 days before […]
Compared to a few months ago, the town of Canton appears to be on a sturdier financial footing; but a full return to pre-COVID economic conditions will depend on a variety of factors, including final FY21 state aid determinations, extension of the federal CARES Act spending deadline, and rebounding local receipts. According to Finance Director […]
Several town departments and a host of volunteers will be working together to administer free flu shots to Canton residents on three dates in October. The three flu clinics are being planned to allow residents to stay in their cars and will meet/exceed COVID-19 safety protocols. Public clinics for residents ages 5 and up will […]
Construction continues on the new town pool and renovated Metropolis Skating Rink, with both facilities likely to be completed in the coming weeks. The brand-new aquatics center, which is being built on the site of the former town pool on Bolivar Street, was originally slated for completion by late July or early August. However, construction […]
Canton is one of 15 communities in the Bay State to be awarded a maximum $200,000 Green Communities grant from the state Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Town Planner Laura Smead, who applied for the grant, made the announcement at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. Smead said the funds will pay for LED light conversions […]
