The Board of Selectmen Tuesday night voted 5-0 to raise the fines for more than a dozen traffic violations while instituting a handful of new fines. Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, who recommended the increases, said the fine amounts had not been updated in the last 20 years, and selectmen agreed that the increases were reasonable and would […]
The School Committee decided Thursday night to proceed with a joint application with selectmen to renovate the Canton High School tennis courts and not relocate the site. Both boards have filed an application with the Community Preservation Committee. With the project tentatively pegged at $360,000, the committee will ask for $260,000 from the CCPC and […]
On Wednesday, October 2, Protecting the Homeland Innovations, LLC, in partnership with the Canton Police Department, hosted a seminar on anti-government extremism and related domestic terrorism threats at the Bank of Canton headquarters on Turnpike Street. The keynote speaker was retired Chief Robert Paudert from the West Memphis (AK) Police Department, a national expert on the anti-government […]
Ada Goodrich has a very clear memory of herself as a 3-year-old child. She grew up in Dorchester, and on occasion her parents would drive through Canton. Every time this happened, Goodrich would look out the car windows and tell her parents that she was going to live there when she grew up. Goodrich did […]
The School Committee amended its policy on athletic user fees last week by allowing families with financial difficulties but who are unable to qualify for free or reduced lunches to apply for a discount with the high school’s principal and athletic director. The amendment goes into effect with the start of the winter sports season. […]
Hansen Elementary School Principal Peter Boucher has been named one of Blue Hills Bank’s 2014 Hometown Heroes. Boucher was one of 11 individuals and one organization selected by an online voting process to be featured in the bank’s 2014 calendar. Along with this honor, each Hometown Hero will receive $1,000 from the bank for their […]
With a free home inspection by the Canton Fire Department, residents can receive a free survival kit that includes flashlights, a miniature radio, water, and other storm-related supplies. Seventy kits were made available to the town through the Federal Emergency Management Agency; as of Monday, September 30, 60 kits remained. Those interested can make an […]
The Canton Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors have approved an extension of a tax increment financing (TIF) plan that has apparently convinced Dunkin’ Brands to remain at its present location at 130 Royall Street through 2025. Selectman John Connolly said it was a very close and competitive decision, with Dunkin’ Brands exploring an […]
The Canton Police Department and Animal Control Officer Nadya Branca are asking the public’s help with any information about the dumping of at least 150 red-eared slider turtles into Reservoir Pond the weekend of September 21-22. The Canton Animal Control office, the Animal Rescue League, the state Environmental Police, and the Mass. Division of Fisheries […]
On Saturday, October 19, Extreme Field Day will be held on the beautiful fields of the Irish Cultural Centre, located at 200 New Boston Drive (off Route 138) in Canton. Obstacle course races are sweeping the country. They offer a fun and exciting new way to get outside to have fun with your friends and […]
