Selectmen seized upon the positive news of greater town growth and revenue, and based on a recommendation of the town’s Revenue Committee submitted a municipal budget that is nearly 6 percent above last year’s figure. The budget vote, which was taken at the end of Tuesday night’s selectmen’s meeting, followed some additional positive news from […]
People often take for granted the simple things in life — seeing one’s spouse and children every day, making dinner, and routine tasks such as walking up a flight of stairs. But after enduring a string of life-threatening medical complications and a two-year wait for a new heart, Erica Shea is finally on the road […]
CHS girls basketball head coach Jim Choquette and his coaching staff had a heart-to-heart talk with the players after a discouraging 24-point loss to Sharon on Friday, February 12. With a new sense of urgency and a desire to win the rest of their games at home, the lady Bulldogs reeled off three consecutive wins […]
Last week, selectmen voted to send a proposed truck exclusion on Dedham and Chapman streets to the state Department of Transportation for review. If MassDOT approves the measures, selectmen will hold a public hearing and decide when it will be implemented. Selectman Bob Burr said it is not contingent on when MassDOT finishes the new […]
Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday night to forward a report to the state Department of Transportation seeking a truck exclusion on Dedham and Chapman streets once the new I-95 off ramp on Dedham Street is built. The exclusion requires the approval of MassDOT followed by a public hearing by selectmen. Exemptions can be granted to trucks […]
Police were called to investigate various juvenile offenses allegedly committed on New Year’s Eve in a vacant home on Village Gate Road. A total of five juveniles, ranging in age from 14-16, will be summoned to court to face charges. Police said the alleged perpetrators include both males and females and a mix of Canton […]
Six individuals from the CHS boys and girls indoor track teams and two relay teams have qualified for the Division 4 Championship Meet, scheduled for Friday, February 12, at 4 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Center. The CHS qualifiers include Selena Cho in the 55m and long jump, Cat Song in the mile and two-mile, […]
The Canton High boys basketball team visited the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence for a special Sunday afternoon game against Norwood, and the school was well-represented with the CHS Jazz-Pep Band, cheerleaders, and a large contingent of fans. Home to the nationally ranked Providence College basketball team and the Boston Bruins’ AHL affiliate, the Dunkin […]
School Committee members were pleased with their initial meeting with the Finance Committee concerning their proposal to fund tuition-free full-day kindergarten beginning in the next school year. School Committee Chairman Bob Golledge said at the board’s January 21 meeting that he is optimistic that they will gain the support of the FinCom and the Board […]
The Canton High girls basketball team had a tremendous week, earning its first two wins of the season and coming close in another contest against a tough league opponent. The team is now 2-7 as it approaches the midway point of the regular season. The most impressive game of the week came at home against […]
