Canton High School Principal Derek Folan announced a more concrete year-ending plan for the Class of 2020 and set a May 7 date to gather input from seniors and stakeholders regarding their thoughts on graduation events. In addition, School Committee members, meeting remotely on April 30, endorsed School Business Administrator Barry Nectow’s plans to provide […]
In a series of actions concerning the COVID-19 emergency conditions, the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night voted to extend the closure of town parks and public ballfields until June 30 and the closure of town buildings until May 18. Earlier on Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker had announced a two-week extension on the closure of […]
Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller announced on Tuesday that, in accordance with a new order from Governor Charlie Baker and the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Canton Public Schools will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 academic year as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic. The statewide closure of […]
The Board of Selectmen announced on Thursday that it has successfully appealed the designation of the Pine Street Yard Waste Facility and it is now considered an essential service. The board had requested a waiver from Governor Charlie Baker’s office after learning that other municipalities had been granted similar waivers for operation of their transfer […]
Remote learning opportunities that were once optional are now required for K-12 students as the Canton Public Schools transition into “phase 2” of school closures necessitated by the COVID-19 public health emergency. As outlined in an April 8 letter to parents and guardians, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller noted that the next phase will continue until […]
The National Guard delivered critical personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Canton Fire Department on Saturday, April 11. Fire Chief Charles Doody said the town made the request through the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and received 200 masks, 100 pairs of protective glasses, and 200 gowns. Doody said as of Monday there were no confirmed […]
On Monday, April 6, the Canton Board of Health instructed selectmen and the building inspector to stop construction on several local projects, including the Bolivar Pool reconstruction project; renovations of the rolling mill building at the Paul Revere Heritage Site (restaurant and town meeting space); and a clubhouse addition at the Milton Hoosic Golf Course. […]
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 […]
