The Canton community has a new hero to look up to thanks to the bravery and quick thinking of 5-year-old Brendan Walsh. On October 18, Walsh was outside in his front yard when he witnessed a neighbor injured in a fall. Seeing that the neighbor was in distress and unable to get up, Walsh then […]
The Canton Parks & Recreation Department congratulates all of the winners of its annual Holiday House Decorating Contest and would like to thank all of those who participated this year and helped make the Canton community sparkle. With music playing, costumes on, and “amazing decorations,” the residents of 11 Jeffrey Road were named this year’s […]
The juvenile suspect in last Monday’s shooting at the Lamplighter Village apartment complex is facing a long list of charges — including several felonies — in connection with the alleged crime. In addition to attempted murder, the 16-year-old suspect has also been charged with aggravated assault and battery with serious bodily injury, assault and battery […]
After more than four decades of combined service, veteran Library Trustee Betty Chelmow has announced that she will not seek another term in the April 2026 town election. First elected to the Library Board of Trustees in 1977, Chelmow served for 13 consecutive terms, including serving as chair during the previous renovation of the library […]
A 30-year-old Cambridge woman is facing an assortment of charges in connection with a motor vehicle crash that occurred on the grounds of Canton High School during the overnight hours on December 1-2. Deputy Police Chief Patty Sherrill said
Canton Superintendent of Schools Derek Folan presented a first look at a proposed “competency determination” policy that will be used to determine eligibility for a high school diploma in place of the MCAS exam. The proposed set of requirements is in addition to the Canton High School graduation requirements adopted last year, although, as Folan […]
Canton Fire Chief Wendell Robery is proud to announce that Firefighter Jonathan Buckley was recognized at the 36th annual Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year awards ceremony for
Have you ever actually been inside the Canton Historical Society building at 1400 Washington Street? It’s jam-packed with amazing artifacts, documents, books, maps, uniforms, and historic weapons, all related to Canton’s fascinating history. Area residents now have a chance to explore this fascinating place as the society hosts its annual Holiday Open Houses on Sunday, […]
Last Saturday’s gloomy weather did not dampen the mood at the Canton Public Library as town and library leaders came together to officially break ground on the new library park. The focus of the second phase of the library’s “Next Chapter” improvement program, the park is slated to be built on the front lawn of […]
Canton School Superintendent Derek Folan was pleased to inform the School Committee last week that attendance is up at all Canton schools through the first marking period of 2025-26. Last year, Canton schools saw attendance declines that put them near the bottom in a ranking of comparable school districts, and improvement in this area has […]
