The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is embarking on a long-term project to build sidewalks as well as bike and pedestrian paths over a nine-mile stretch of Route 138 between Brush Hill Road in Milton and the Canton-Stoughton town line. MassDOT held its third public meeting on the project on Tuesday night in the function […]
Canton students in grades 3-10 are showing steady progress on the “Next Generation” MCAS tests in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science, according to data analysis from the latest round of testing. In her report to the School Committee last week, PreK-8 Curriculum Director Debbie Rooney said the Canton Public Schools finished in the […]
Following a months-long, collaborative process of information gathering, brainstorming, and analysis, Town Planner Laura Smead and Chris Kuschel, senior regional planner from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), returned to the Canton Public Library on September 25 to outline a draft vision and “illustrative plan” for the future of the Canton Junction area. Based on […]
Tony Andreotti, who served as the veterans agent for the town of Canton for 20 years until his retirement this past August, will be honored at a retirement party luncheon at the Canton Town Club on Saturday, October 26. Andreotti’s career as Canton’s veterans agent began after he had retired and moved to Cape Cod. […]
Submitted by John L. Ciccotelli, RS, CHO, Director of Public Health The state Department of Public Health (DPH) recently announced that laboratory testing has confirmed the 12th human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus infection. As a result, six additional communities in central Massachusetts have been elevated to high risk. Canton has not had […]
Canton High School juniors who took the MCAS English Language Arts (ELA) test last March as sophomores and demonstrated proficiency will have another chance to improve their score by retaking the test in November. The decision was made in light of a since-discarded essay question that state Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley agreed was insensitive and […]
In boxing, a haymaker is a powerful punch. Its name comes from the use of a scythe to cut hay in a field. The farmhand swings the scythe with a strong, wide stroke in order to cut as much hay as possible with a single forceful movement. A boxer delivers a haymaker to an opponent in the same fashion, taking a wide swing and delivering a strong blow and possibly knocking out the other boxer.
Selectman Mark Porter, head of the Traffic Study Committee, has completed an initial draft of the town’s first sidewalk betterment policy, which would allow for neighboring residents to request and collectively fund sidewalk improvements. In some cases, the town would pay for 50 percent of the cost. The policy has been submitted for review and […]
The Paul Revere Heritage Site hosted its first ever event recently — a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Neponset River Regional Chamber. The site has been under development since finally receiving approval in 2015 after a lengthy rezoning effort. The chamber event was held on Thursday evening, September 19. Some construction delays meant […]
Law enforcement officials now have three suspects in custody in connection to a home invasion-armed robbery case that occurred at a Bay Drive apartment on Saturday, July 20. In early August, police identified Jason Candelario, 30, of Manchester, New Hampshire, as the third suspect. Police announced this week that Candelario is now in custody. He […]
