The state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in consultation with the Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the Massachusetts Environmental Police and the Massachusetts State Police, has approved the 2016 Deer Management Plan for the Blue Hills State Reservation. The 2016 deer hunt, which will take place over the course of four days, is a continuation […]
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 […]
The town of Canton is excited to announce that all registered voters will be able to vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts. Early voting will begin on October 24 and continue through November 4. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a registered voter was allowed […]
Convicted Canton murderer Rod Matthews will remain behind bars for at least the next five years after the state parole board rejected his latest bid for release, marking the third time since 2001 that he has been denied a request for parole. In its decision, handed down earlier this week, the board determined that Matthews, […]
Monday, August 15, started as any other summer day for Alaina Goodwin. The 17-year-old was enjoying the last weeks of summer before returning to Canton High School to start her senior year with her twin sister, Darria. On that day, the family planned to go to the beach and everyone was getting ready when Alaina […]
Canton motorists can expect to see a return to normalcy on Washington Street in the coming weeks as construction crews near completion on the concurrent intersection improvement projects at Dedham and Chapman streets. However, those who travel on the other end of Dedham Street can expect to face a new set of traffic challenges as […]
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 Canton Historical Society is a private, nonprofit organization, incorporated in 1893 for the purpose of collecting and preserving everything related to the history, topography, and family genealogy of the town of Canton. In the past year, the society held a special exhibit for the town at the Canton Public Library featuring many of its […]
