Stories written by Mike Berger

Senior captain Jack Goyetch carded two rounds under par and the Canton High golf team notched three more wins in a three-day span last week to remain unbeaten on the season at 8-0 overall. Just past the halfway point of the fall campaign, the Bulldogs entered this week needing only one more victory to clinch […]
Oct 13 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Canton police announced a major development in the investigation of a July 18 home invasion on Arboretum Way. On Thursday, October 5, Canton and Milton police, along with members of the Boston Police Department Violent Fugitive Apprehension Unit, arrested Eriberto Genao, 22, of Mattapan. He is one of several suspects wanted in connection with the […]
Oct 13 2017 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
A 22-year-old Brockton man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven store in Canton Center on Monday, October 2, around 4:45 a.m. Police said the suspect, who has been identified as Abilio Andrade, allegedly held a knife to the clerk’s throat while ordering him to empty the cash […]
Oct 6 2017 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
Only four weeks removed from their historic vote to reconfigure and renovate the Canton school system, members of the School Committee have already begun making the rounds with town officials and various community stakeholders to discuss and explain their long-term plan for the district. To date, school officials have met with a number of school […]
Oct 6 2017 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger
It appears likely that the Canton Board of Selectmen, in conjunction with the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), will sponsor a 2018 town meeting article prohibiting retail marijuana shops in Canton. Attorney Rich Hucksam of the town counsel’s office informed selectmen on Tuesday night that because the town as a whole voted against the […]
Sep 29 2017 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger

Sparked by the performances of senior captains Jack Goyetch, Danny Powers, and Joey Vaughan, the Canton High varsity golf team opened the season with three straight wins and a busy first week of play. The Bulldogs kicked things off last Monday with a 155-166 road victory over Milford at Hopedale Country Club, followed by another […]
Sep 22 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger

It’s a brand new start for the CHS football team this year with a major influx of young talent, enthusiasm, and hustle. And this was apparent right from the opening kickoff Friday night as Canton exploded for three first-quarter touchdowns en route to a 42-7 season-opening victory over Pentucket Regional. The Bulldogs would later add […]
Sep 15 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
In a historic vote taken at the September 7 School Committee meeting, committee members unanimously endorsed a grade reorganization and school facilities master plan that could potentially affect every building in the Canton public school system. The changes will not
Sep 15 2017 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger
Fundraiser to benefit ALS patients and their families The CHS football team will hold a special pre-game ceremony before Friday night’s season opener against Pentucket Regional High School to honor the memory of the late Billy Cravens Jr. The third annual Billy Cravens Night will raise money for ALS Family Charitable Foundation of Bourne. A […]
Sep 8 2017 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Boston police arrested a Dorchester resident who allegedly broke into homes and vehicles in Canton and Milton and the Ninety Nine Restaurant in Canton last week. According to the official website of the Boston Police Department, the suspect, identified as Daniel Mulholland, 50, was apprehended on Tuesday evening, August 29, after leading officers on a […]
Sep 8 2017 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger