With the governor’s recent decision to reopen golf courses, the Canton Board of Health on May 7 issued a set of local guidelines for golf course operations in Canton. According to the BOH guidelines, golf courses may permit individuals to access the property so long as there are no gatherings of any kind, appropriate social […]
Canton High School senior Kyle Fitzgerald has been named one of 33 scholar-athletes in Massachusetts by the Jack Grinold Eastern Mass. Chapter of the National Football Foundation. The award recognizes excellence on the football field, in the classroom, and in the community. Former CHS head football coach Dave Bohane, who nominated Fitzgerald, believes he is […]
On the heels of an advisory on face coverings issued last week by the Canton Board of Health, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a new state-wide order requiring all residents of the commonwealth over age 2 to wear a mask or face covering in public when social distancing measures are not possible. The order went […]
Canton High School Principal Derek Folan announced a more concrete year-ending plan for the Class of 2020 and set a May 7 date to gather input from seniors and stakeholders regarding their thoughts on graduation events. In addition, School Committee members, meeting remotely on April 30, endorsed School Business Administrator Barry Nectow’s plans to provide […]
In a series of actions concerning the COVID-19 emergency conditions, the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night voted to extend the closure of town parks and public ballfields until June 30 and the closure of town buildings until May 18. Earlier on Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker had announced a two-week extension on the closure of […]
Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller announced on Tuesday that, in accordance with a new order from Governor Charlie Baker and the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Canton Public Schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 academic year as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic. The statewide closure of […]
Remote learning opportunities that were once optional are now required for K-12 students as the Canton Public Schools transition into “phase 2” of school closures necessitated by the COVID-19 public health emergency. As outlined in an April 8 letter to parents and guardians, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller noted that the next phase will continue until […]
The National Guard delivered critical personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Canton Fire Department on Saturday, April 11. Fire Chief Charles Doody said the town made the request through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and received 200 masks, 100 pairs of protective glasses, and 200 gowns. Doody said as of Monday there were no confirmed […]
On Monday, April 6, the Canton Board of Health instructed selectmen and the building inspector to stop construction on several local projects, including the Bolivar Pool reconstruction project; renovations of the rolling mill building at the Paul Revere Heritage Site (restaurant and town meeting space); and a clubhouse addition at the Milton Hoosic Golf Course. […]
Pickup of bulk items and white goods will continue in Canton despite a Republic Services’ decision not to negotiate or come to a “middle ground” on the issue with the Board of Selectmen. Selectmen were informed by Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall last week that Republic Services wanted to suspend white goods and excessive bulk collection […]
