Do you have a loved one who is struggling with something because of an age-related issue? Is your parent or grandparent having difficulty opening a jar, picking up a newspaper, or climbing a few stairs without a railing? Most of us know someone who is having trouble, but what do you do about it? A […]
Skyler Fields, age 10, of Canton, has enjoyed a whirlwind season complete with blue ribbon wins, championships, and the opportunity to compete at three of the country’s most prestigious horse shows this year. Less than a year ago the young equestrian was garnering awards for her accomplishments throughout Massachusetts and New England. This year, Fields […]
It was a busy and action-packed Election Day in Canton Tuesday as voters said yes to four more years of President Barack Obama while also throwing their support behind the Community Preservation Act (CPA) as well as two statewide ballot proposals: the Right to Repair bill and the legalization of medical marijuana. Similar to the […]
When Canton resident Bruce Beckham gave up his marketing and consulting business 12 years ago to take over as executive director of a fledgling nonprofit aimed at preserving tourist sites, he didn’t expect to become a man of influence or an industry standard bearer. He certainly didn’t envision a time when he would be rubbing […]
Beginning this winter season, the Canton High gymnastics team will move its practices and home meets to a private gym facility, Metro South Gymnasium, located in a small industrial park on Revere Street. The move was approved by the School Committee Thursday night following a strong recommendation from CHS Athletic Director Danny Erickson. The new […]
Assistance from a FedEx driver and a Green Street neighbor both giving police a description of partial vehicle license plates helped Canton police make two separate arrests following a bank robbery and an attempted home break-in last week. With the vehicle information and a composite of the bank robbery suspect, a combination of Stoughton, Milton, […]
All things considered, Canton fared well in the recent superstorm known as Hurricane Sandy and incurred minimal damage compared to other Bay State communities and points south such as New York City and Atlantic City. As of early Tuesday morning, approximately 800 homes were without power in the area around Standish Drive, certain pockets of […]
A new school safety protocol being piloted in the Canton Public Schools and a handful of other school districts throughout Massachusetts will teach students and staff to be proactive — and possibly even use aggression — in the event that they are confronted by an armed intruder. The new protocol, which is being spearheaded by […]
After more than two years of planning and development, the Canton landfill solar facility — a project that has been both lauded as a “win-win” by town officials and skewered as a “ticking time bomb” by the local electrical workers’ union — is now officially up and running, according to project developer Southern Sky Renewable […]
Preliminary data from the latest round of MCAS testing revealed many positive findings for Canton; however, there is still room for improvement, according to School Superintendent Jeff Granatino. “In many areas we shined, and in many areas we were above the state standard,” Granatino said at last week’s School Committee meeting. “But we are now […]
