The town of Canton issued the following statement last week in response to a newly filed lawsuit pertaining to the discovery of offensive text-message exchanges between former State Trooper Michael Proctor and ex-CPD Sergeant Sean Goode. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday by Karen Read, names both the Mass. State Police and Canton Police Department as […]
After considerable discussion at its meeting on Tuesday, the Canton Select Board, in a 3-2 vote, approved a new Zero Emission Vehicle First Policy as proposed by the Canton Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Committee. Pending a vote of approval from the School Committee at its June 11 meeting, the town will complete its Climate […]
At last week’s meeting of the Canton Select Board, board member Mike Loughran announced that the “Finish Norwood Hospital” campaign had launched a signature drive urging state lawmakers and Governor Healey to support Bill H.5192, a land-taking
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the opening of the designated swimming areas at the state’s inland and coastal beaches for the 2026 summer season. During an event held at Houghton’s Pond in the Blue Hills State Reservation, leaders from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Mass. State Police, and Mass. […]
Despite persistent showers and a late change of venue, the Canton community came out in impressive numbers on Monday to honor America’s servicemen and women at a solemn and moving ceremony held at the American Legion Post 24 hall. More than 150 people turned out for the event, which was moved indoors to the Legion […]
Current Canton Fire Captain Jamie Meier was the unanimous choice of the Select Board to be the town’s next fire chief following interviews with the two finalists on Tuesday evening, May 19. Meier will now negotiate with Human Resources Director Jody Middleton and Interim Town Administrator Jen Kemalian on a new contract. All of the […]
With 190 people in attendance, Canton voters opted to stick with the Specialized Energy Code adopted just two days prior, rejecting a motion to reconsider Article 33 during the second and final session of Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday evening, May 13. Voters concluded the session by unanimously approving a $133.7 million town operating budget […]
The Canton Historical Society will host an extraordinary presentation by noted aviation historian Jerry O’Neill on Sunday, May 31, at 1:30 p.m. at 1400 Washington Street. The program will explore the lives and wartime experiences of Robert and Roy Gelpke, twin brothers who both served as pilots during World War II. At the heart of […]
The Canton Water Department has partnered with the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA) to launch a public education program about the importance of water conservation. Local water restrictions curb lawn-watering, car-washing, and other non-essential outdoor water uses when drought risk is highest. Additionally, state-mandated water restrictions could further limit outdoor water use if drought conditions […]
The long-awaited results of Canton High School’s 10-year reaccreditation process came with an enthusiastic stamp of approval and many commendations from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), a globally recognized leader in accreditation and school improvement. “The NEASC accreditation process is a major undertaking for schools, but it is a great opportunity […]
