The Luce Elementary School had the largest rate of improvement in the most recent round of standardized testing, with Jen Henderson, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, reporting significant gains in English language arts and math scores, particularly in grade 3. Henderson credited the efforts of Luce Principal Robie Peter and her staff, especially in […]
An independent auditor has given Canton’s 2015 financial books a superlative rating and commended the town for its top bond rating, high level of cash reserves, and workable plan to meet its pension liability. Roselli, Clark & Associates gave the town a “Clear Opinion,” the highest grade available, in its review of the FY15 financial […]
With three more wins last week, the CHS girls soccer team has improved its record to 5-2 overall and remains fast on the heels of Davenport Division leader North Attleboro. The girls entered play this week just one standings point behind the Red Rocketeers, who are 5-1-1. Since losing to NA on September 20, Canton […]
As of Monday morning, the CHS golf team was still undefeated at 7-0 and had already clinched a spot in the MIAA state tournament, marking the seventh consecutive year that the team has qualified for the postseason. Last week, the Bulldogs edged North Attleboro by one point, 194-195, and extended their winning streak with victories […]
Everyone came up a winner as the 12th annual Reebok Canton Road Race drew nearly 700 runners from all over the Greater Boston area Sunday morning, September 25. The race was held at Reebok headquarters on a sunny, slightly windy, 50-degree day and was hosted by the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI). CABI […]
Already 19 months from the collapse of the Metropolis Skating Rink, state officials have decided to conduct additional feasibility and use studies before deciding where and how to replace the damaged state-owned facility. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) have informed selectmen that they are looking at three possible sites: the existing location […]
Firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident on Wednesday, September 14, at 7 a.m. at R&L Carriers, a shipping company located at 30 Industrial Drive. A container of hydrazine hydrate — a flammable and highly toxic liquid used as a foaming agent and as a rocket propellant — was accidentally overturned by a forklift in […]
The CHS football team lost to Milford 28-7 on the road Friday night to fall to 1-2 on the season. The Bulldogs will look to get back on track next Friday, September 30, when they travel to Foxboro to take on the Warriors.
Behind a bruising running attack and a bend-but-don’t-break defense, the Canton High varsity football team opened its 2016 campaign with a 6-0 road win on Saturday over Pentucket Regional. The Bulldogs, who made the 60-mile trek to West Newbury, survived four fumbles and controlled the line of scrimmage with 267 rushing yards, including a team-high […]
New benchmarks to address excessive student absences, particularly at the high school level, are among the noteworthy policy changes included in the Canton Public Schools’ updated student/family handbooks, which were published online for students and their parents/guardians earlier this week. Canton School Committee members were also briefed on the rule changes during their meeting last […]
