A year after falling just three votes short in one of the closest town elections in Canton history, retired attorney Lisa Lopez has reentered the race for Board of Selectmen — joining two incumbents and another newcomer in a four-way race for two open seats. Lopez, who ended up losing to Michael Loughran in a […]
The Board of Selectmen, working with the Paul Revere Heritage Commission, has set Saturday, June 13, as the date for a formal opening ceremony of the PRHS town green. The rain date would be Sunday, June 14. The opening date will coincide with the opening of the new Northern Spy Restaurant, which will be located […]
Canton High School Principal Derek Folan is the lone finalist to become the Canton Public Schools’ new assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller announced last week. If Folan is offered and accepts the position, Fischer-Mueller would immediately begin a search for a new CHS principal. Folan would finish out the school […]
United by their shared commitment to saving lives and serving the local citizenry, the leadership of the Canton Police and Fire departments are teaming up to present “Canton Responds” — a new, two-night civilian course focused on emergency response and preparedness. The free program, which is open to Canton residents, will cover a variety of […]
Encouraged by the ongoing dialogue between developer and neighbors, the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals has moved closer to a decision on a proposed substance abuse treatment facility at the site of the former Kindred-Tower Hill nursing home on Meadowbrook Way. The applicant, Boston Properties Ventures (doing business as ARK Behavioral Health Center), is seeking […]
One of Ireland’s premier tenors, Paul Byrom, will perform at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton on Tuesday, March 17, as part of his 2020 U.S. tour. What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with this dynamic singer? Fans remember him as one of the original members of the world-renowned all-male singing group […]
On Thursday, January 30, students from Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Canton received a private training and tour from pro MMA fighter Joe Lauzon at his gym, Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts in South Easton. Before their workout, Lauzon, a 26-time UFC veteran, sat down with the 17 children (ages 3-7) to talk to them about the importance of listening throughout the morning’s activities. After a […]
Funding for upgrades to the Earl Newhouse Waterfront at Reservoir Pond as well as phase two of the David & Abigail Tilden House restoration are among the headliners in the latest round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for fiscal year 2021. Meeting on January 13 at Town Hall to finalize their recommendations, the town’s […]
Canton firefighters responded to a two-car accident in the vicinity of 960 Turnpike Street on Monday, January 20, at 7:15 a.m. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said firefighters, upon arrival, found a vehicle on its roof. Norton said the occupant of the overturned car was able to remove themselves from the vehicle prior to the firefighters’ […]
Canton Public Library Director Andrea Capone announced at Tuesday night’s selectmen’s meeting a new program that will give people who cannot get to the library due to disability or other reasons the chance to have books and library materials delivered to their residences. Capone is working with Council on Aging Director Diane Tynan to sort […]
