The number of suspected deaths related to opioids appears to be on the decline in Canton while the frequency of overdoses has begun to stabilize, according to new data released by the Canton Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services division. “At least the problem has not gotten worse,” said Fire Chief Charles Doody, who also serves […]
It’s back to the drawing board for Canton school officials after Dore & Whittier, the architectural firm hired to examine the feasibility of the school system’s previously approved facilities master plan, recommended against using the Rodman building as a separate “academy” for grade 8 students. The building, deemed structurally sound and ready for renovation, could […]
Update: The CHS boys varsity basketball team improved to 4-0 in 2019 with a 54-39 road win over Sharon on Friday night. The red-hot Bulldogs also defeated King Philip this week and currently lead the Davenport Division at 6-1 overall. *** CHS head boys basketball coach Ryan Gordy has heard the whispers in basketball circles […]
For Jonathan Gilmore and Austin Maffie, two former Canton High alumni and Bulldog basketball players, their interests in basketball did not end after high school graduation. Both have pursued their interests beyond the hardwood and into basketball operations at their respective colleges, with Gilmore now moving into the professional ranks after four years at UCLA. […]
Fire Chief Charles Doody is commending the quick action and bravery of several Canton firefighters who worked to prevent a Christmas Day tragedy at the Woodfield Commons (formerly Arboretum) apartment complex off Route 138. Responding to a fire in a basement apartment unit on the afternoon of December 25, firefighters were able to contain the […]
The driver of a fatal one-car crash on Pleasant Street that occurred in the early morning hours on Christmas Eve has been identified as Craig M. Casey, 30, of Stoughton and formerly of Dedham. The accident has received widespread media coverage in part because the body of the victim was not located during an initial […]
A very tough, defensive-minded CHS boys basketball team put the clamps down on an explosive Franklin offense in a thrilling Hockomock League showdown Friday night, coming back from eight points down in the fourth quarter to pull out a 52-50 upset win over the highly rated Panthers. The victory improved the Bulldogs’ record to 2-1 […]
Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller is recommending a 5.45 percent increase in operational spending for the 2020 fiscal year, although that figure could climb higher amid concerns that Canton is lagging behind other districts in administrative and instructional leadership support. In a presentation before the School Committee on December 20, Fischer-Mueller outlined her preliminary […]
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) notified the Canton School Department last week that it will not accept its application for funds to renovate the Galvin Middle School in the next round of funding. School Business Administrator Barry Nectow said Canton was one of 70 applicants, of which the MSBA selected 10-15 for funding. Canton […]
With promising freshmen Kiara Cerruti and Fay and Sydney Gallery displaying a nice shooting touch and making immediate contributions, the CHS girls basketball lineup has a new dimension to go along with an outstanding backcourt in seniors Julia Hamilton and Maggie Connolly. So far through two games, the results have been encouraging as the lady […]
