Canton Police continue to investigate an attempted robbery at a residence on Pinewood Road that took place early Sunday morning, August 26, at 3:15 a.m. No one was injured, but a three-inch knife was shown to two victims. The victims told police they went outside to smoke a cigarette when a man described as 5’10” […]
Columbia Gas (formerly Bay State Gas) is nearing completion of the Washington Street to Cobb’s Corner gas line project, but that is only the beginning of many new gas line projects scheduled throughout the fall. Already the second project has begun on Legion Street with a completion date set for September 4. The third project, […]
A grassroots effort to get the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act back on the ballot via petition appears to have reached its goal, reported CPA organizer Deb Sundin on Monday. While nothing is official until certified by the town clerk, Sundin said supporters were able to collect over 950 signatures from Canton voters over the past […]
When he was young, Derek Folan worked in his parents’ restaurant — doing every job from sweeping floors to clearing tables. Canton High School’s new principal said this week the experience taught him more than how to run a successful business. “They took care of their customers,” said Folan. “They took the time to invest […]
After this Friday, August 24, all detours on Pleasant Street will be lifted now that most of the Reservoir Pond dam repair work has been completed. Selectmen reported this week that the entire project may be completed by Labor Day or by the first day of school. Selectman Sal Salvatori, who has been the point […]
The Friends of the Canton Public Library will be ushering in the fall with its annual book sale on Friday evening, September 6, and Saturday, September 7. The library will be accepting donations of books for children and adults, as well as CDs in good condition. Donation drop-off dates are August 16, 23, 30, and […]
Senator Brian A. Joyce announced last week that the 69th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this fall on Monday, October 15, and Tuesday, October 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House. “This program gives residents of the commonwealth a great opportunity to participate in the legislative process and get a unique […]
Selectmen need to make appointments to fill the following vacancies on town boards: Conservation Commission (2), Cable Advisory Committee (3), Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan (2), Fair Housing Committee (3), Master Plan Monitoring Committee (5), Traffic Study Committee (2), and single vacancies on the Canton Veterans Council, Commission on Disabilities, MBTA Advisory Board, Water and […]
Four selectmen and three School Committee members met Tuesday night and selected former Finance Committee Chairman Dave Emhardt and environmental consultant Robert Golledge to fill the remaining terms of School Committee members Liz Salisbury and Jill Stevens, who recently resigned for personal and business reasons. Both positions will be up for election in the spring […]
The Paul R. Matthews Foundation is pleased to award four grants to programs benefiting the entire town of Canton. This year, the foundation received an outstanding number of applications for grants and was very selective in choosing recipients for funding. After carefully reviewing all entries, the foundation’s committee members decided on four programs that best exemplify […]
