On a drama-filled Wednesday at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, with hundreds gathered outside and millions more across the globe tuned in to the televised broadcast, a 12-person jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all three primary charges against Karen Read in connection with the January 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston Police […]
Canton School Superintendent Derek Folan received high marks on his year-ending performance evaluation, culminating with an overall rating of “proficient” as determined by the five-member School Committee. School Committee member and former chair Kendall O’Halloran, who was assigned to compile the ratings of each committee member, presented an overview of the evaluation at the committee’s […]
“We are definitely winding down.” That is what Judge Beverly Cannone said at the close of Tuesday’s trial session in the case of Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Karen Read. She also noted in a discussion with the attorneys that the case would likely be going to the jury this Friday or next Monday at the […]
Superintendent-Director Jill Rossetti and Principal Geoffrey Zini are proud to announce the graduation of 215 students in the Class of 2025 at Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton. The graduation ceremony took place on Tuesday evening, June 3, on the school’s athletic field. The 215 graduates represented 17 career technical programs, including 20 students […]
The Canton Select Board on Tuesday approved a new Climate Action Plan (CAP) and authorized Town Administrator Charles Doody to work with the town’s Sustainability and Climate Action Committee to hire a consultant to assist with grant writing and implementation of the plan. Both the committee and Doody will decide on the scope of work […]
Canton school administrators have officially launched a search for the next principal at the Hansen Elementary School after being notified by current Principal Paul McKnight of his plans to resign at the end of the school year. In a letter to the Hansen community, McKnight, who is in his second year at the helm, said […]
The Galvin Middle School Building Committee took a significant step forward in submitting design development and construction plans to the Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA) late last week. Moreover, the committee heard budget updates from its principal project manager (Leftfield), architect (Ai3) and general contractor Consigli Construction that to this point the construction estimates are […]
As you approach the historic yellow barn at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, you’ll be greeted by a stunning new Welcome Gateway — a vibrant space designed to invite, inspire and connect. Situated at the end of a freshly laid brick path, the gateway serves as an inviting space for conversation and reflection in front […]
The hotly contested issue of building six new pickleball courts at Pequitside Farm, which narrowly passed at the opening session of Annual Town Meeting, was postponed indefinitely after more than 470 residents turned out for a reconsideration vote held on Monday, May 19. Immediately after, residents supported a Finance Committee recommendation to allocate the $650,000 […]
The National Charity League’s Blue Hills Chapter would like to proudly recognize the Class of 2025. Amy and Ava Berardi: Amy has served the chapter as a grade level advisor. Ava will graduate from CHS and is attending the University of Delaware, where she plans to pursue a degree in cognitive science. Norine and Maeve […]
