The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was called in to detonate blasting caps and ammunition found in the basement of a Royall Lane residence on Tuesday, August 26, at 1:30 p.m. The items were located in two wooden boxes and contained a significant number of blasting caps used for excavation work. Canton Fire Lt. Greg […]
After Ida Pappas graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh with a double major in voice performance and music theater as well as music education, she wanted to begin her teaching career someplace other than where she had grown up. “I wanted to teach not in my backyard,” she said. “I wanted a different experience.” Pappas […]
The summer is drawing to a close, and many children and adults are beginning to anticipate the start of a new school year. Amidst all of the planning — purchasing supplies, registration materials, new clothes, arranging the logistics of the commute — don’t forget to make good use of your public library. What do children […]
A consultant hired to review the Canton school district’s climate on civil rights and minority inclusion had more positive than negative news for the School Committee Monday night. The consultant, Richard Cole, is a nationally known civil rights attorney and former civil rights division chief in the state attorney general’s office. Last year Cole held […]
Selectmen will wait until a meeting is held between a third party engineer and a resident who disputes the traffic study conducted by a firm for the DPW on the proposed Pleasant Street roundabout plan before deciding the ultimate fate of the project. Matt Osborne of 953 Pleasant Street has reviewed the traffic study conducted […]
An unidentified truck driver was transported to a nearby hospital for injuries sustained in a collision with a utility pole on Tuesday, August 19, around 8:30 a.m. near 1138 Pleasant Street. Fire Lt. Greg Woodbury said the collision knocked the utility pole down and electricity was cut to the Pleasant Street neighborhood for a few […]
The FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance to identify an unknown serial bank robber who robbed two banks in the greater Boston area from July 28 to August 11. The robber is a black male with a medium athletic build, approximately 25-30 years old, 5’8” to 6’ tall, is clean shaven […]
With the first phase of the long-awaited Canton Interchange Project slated to begin as soon as next spring, the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has scheduled a public hearing for next Wednesday, August 27, at Canton Town Hall to address any questions and concerns that residents might have about the project. The hearing will commence […]
Students at Massasoit Community College’s Canton campus who need transportation this fall will be able to utilize a newly established bus service. Massasoit has contracted with Boston Coach to run free bus service to the Canton campus from six locations throughout Canton and the surrounding communities. The first bus run is at 7:15 a.m. and […]
Fire Chief Charlie Doody was nominated for the ice bucket challenge by his son, Mike Doody, and the chief gladly accepted. Those who are nominated have 24 hours to either have a bucket of ice water dumped on them or donate $100 to help support ALS research. Preparing the bucket overhead were Mike Milton, Sean […]
