In a two-hour remote meeting Tuesday night, the Canton Board of Selectmen agreed to postpone the town election from Tuesday, April 7, to Tuesday, June 16, and move the first night of annual town meeting from Monday, May 11, to Monday, June 22. The second session of ATM would be held on Wednesday, June 24. […]
Although classrooms have been devoid of students since March 13, learning has continued in the Canton Public Schools over the past few weeks, thanks to a massive effort of Chromebook distribution, online learning, and email communication from teachers and staff to students. School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller and members of the School Committee, meeting remotely […]
As the coronavirus impacts daily life for everyone, the younger residents of Canton have taken on the responsibility of reaching out to help care for the senior citizens and homebound residents of the town. Both the Galvin Middle School Problem Solvers and the Canton Catholic Community Youth Ministry are working to keep people connected with […]
The dramatic upheaval of day-to-day life in Canton continued unabated through the weekend and into this week — and will likely only intensify in the days and weeks ahead — as local leaders enact extraordinary measures and many residents hunker down at home in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. First detected in December […]
The Canton Police Department has issued new guidance regarding the reporting of non-emergency situations and clerical interactions in an effort to safeguard the health of the community and CPD personnel. Police Chief Ken Berkowitz said the CPD has set up three email accounts that will enable residents to receive police services without having to leave […]
Update (March 15): Governor Charlie Baker on Sunday announced the closure of all schools across the commonwealth for a period of three weeks (through April 6). The governor also announced a statewide prohibition on gatherings of more than 25 people and limited all restaurants to takeout and delivery only. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller […]
Canton residents Tara Shuman and Amy Killeen received a Team $1 Million+ Lifetime Achievement award for their efforts over the past six years in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Shuman and Killeen were among a select group of awardees recognized at the Extra Mile Brunch on Sunday, March 1, for their fundraising and commitment in the […]
Another packed house is expected in the Salah Meeting Room next Thursday evening as the Zoning Board of Appeals resumes deliberations on a contentious new daycare proposal opposite Canton High School. The applicants in the case, Digvijay and Tsering Gurung of Medfield, are seeking site plan approval to build and operate a Goddard School franchise […]
The Board of Selectmen wants clarification on what is considered “passive” recreation before agreeing to a conservation restriction with the Canton Historical Society for the town-owned land at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. Selectmen are still reviewing the proposed restriction, which would prohibit future playgrounds or active sports on the new town green. At the […]
A movement toward a cleaner and more environmentally conscious Canton will get a jumpstart on March 11 when the town’s new plastic shopping bag reduction bylaw takes effect for large retailers. Beginning on this date, retail establishments with at least 3,500 square feet of floor area (either in a single location or combined across multiple […]
