
Selectmen and neighbors from the Lexington and Paul Street area appear to be headed toward a compromise solution following an extensive review of speeding at the intersection of both streets. The intersection is located in a major residential area off Norfolk Street with many children living in the vicinity. The proposed solution calls for the […]
Mar 1 2019 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Given new budget figures by the Finance Committee last week, Canton school and municipal leaders will have a decision to make regarding cuts to new budget spending. The FinCom is recommending that the School Committee cut $691,000 from its proposed FY20 operating budget of $44,705,362. For selectmen and municipal department heads, the proposed cut is […]
The Canton High girls basketball team is headed back to the Division 2 south playoffs after clinching a spot with their win last week against Stoughton. The lady Bulldogs also defeated Sharon to notch their 11th victory of the campaign — continuing a trend under head coach Jim Choquette of winning at least one more […]
Feb 16 2019 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
The Canton School Committee has enthusiastically approved a new Canton High School program of studies for 2019-2020, which includes the formation a “Seal of Biliteracy” program, the introduction of new classes such as Project Teammate and Spanish Language & Culture, the reintroduction of Political Science, and the restructuring of the Math Seminar course. On a […]
Feb 15 2019 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger

Note: The full version of this story appears in the February 7 print edition. Town officials are expected to reach a final agreement in the coming week with Canton Holdings LLC to acquire the over seven-acre parcel of open space at the Paul Revere Heritage Site as well as the historic rolling mill and barn […]
Feb 8 2019 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger

A total renovation of the town pool on Bolivar Street, projected to cost $4.6 million and requiring approval of a debt-exclusion override, is the most visible impact for taxpayers among the items up for consideration at the upcoming 2019 annual town meeting. Selectmen released the 40-article warrant last week, with the first session of ATM […]
Feb 1 2019 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
A 17-year-old juvenile is facing criminal charges for allegedly breaking into a motor vehicle in the Shaw’s parking lot on the afternoon of Friday, January 25. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said the incident was witnessed by Detective Rob Quirk, who had been patrolling the area after receiving a report of a car break in […]
Feb 1 2019 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger

It was quite an emotional week for the CHS boys basketball team, one that Bulldog fans will remember for a long time. CHS senior Xavier Machuga, who is recovering from a brain aneurysm suffered in the spring of 2017, started and scored two points in the game against Mansfield on Tuesday, January 15. Planned in […]
Jan 25 2019 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger

Although winless in four dual meets this season, the Canton High boys indoor track team made quite an impression at last weekend’s MSTCA Division 4 State Relay Meet, placing first in two events en route to a fourth place finish overall. The CHS girls team also turned in some impressive performances on Saturday and this […]
Jan 25 2019 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
The Canton School Committee has revised its school facilities master plan with the focus now shifting to a renovated Galvin Middle School that would serve students in grades 5-8. The plan would still be predicated on the school system being approved for reimbursement funding from the Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA). While renovations to GMS […]
Jan 25 2019 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger