In a two-hour remote meeting Tuesday night, the Canton Board of Selectmen agreed to postpone the town election from Tuesday, April 7, to Tuesday, June 16, and move the first night of annual town meeting from Monday, May 11, to Monday, June 22. The second session of ATM would be held on Wednesday, June 24. […]
Although classrooms have been devoid of students since March 13, learning has continued in the Canton Public Schools over the past few weeks, thanks to a massive effort of Chromebook distribution, online learning, and email communication from teachers and staff to students. School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller and members of the School Committee, meeting remotely […]
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill this week allowing cities and towns to postpone their local elections. Canton Selectmen Chair Chris Connolly said the new bill allows the town to reschedule the town election from April 7 to a date before June 30. Selectmen may name a new […]
The Canton Police Department has issued new guidance regarding the reporting of non-emergency situations and clerical interactions in an effort to safeguard the health of the community and CPD personnel. Police Chief Ken Berkowitz said the CPD has set up three email accounts that will enable residents to receive police services without having to leave […]
Update (March 15): Governor Charlie Baker on Sunday announced the closure of all schools across the commonwealth for a period of three weeks (through April 6). The governor also announced a statewide prohibition on gatherings of more than 25 people and limited all restaurants to takeout and delivery only. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller […]
The Board of Selectmen wants clarification on what is considered “passive” recreation before agreeing to a conservation restriction with the Canton Historical Society for the town-owned land at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. Selectmen are still reviewing the proposed restriction, which would prohibit future playgrounds or active sports on the new town green. At the […]
The Board of Selectmen, working with the Paul Revere Heritage Commission, has set Saturday, June 13, as the date for a formal opening ceremony of the PRHS town green. The rain date would be Sunday, June 14. The opening date will coincide with the opening of the new Northern Spy Restaurant, which will be located […]
Finishing the regular season with consecutive dual meet wins, the Canton High boys indoor track team surged to an impressive, fourth-place finish at the Hockomock League Championship Meet held last weekend at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. “Last year the boys finished in 12th place at Hocks with five points total as a team. […]
Canton High School Principal Derek Folan is the lone finalist to become the Canton Public Schools’ new assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller announced last week. If Folan is offered and accepts the position, Fischer-Mueller would immediately begin a search for a new CHS principal. Folan would finish out the school […]
For the first time since the 2016-17 season, the Canton High gymnastics team recorded a victory against a Hockomock League opponent, beating Sharon 116.54-100.35. In its victory and in a subsequent loss to Oliver Ames, Canton posted its two highest point totals of the season with the Bulldogs scoring 121.3 against the Tigers. The team […]
