Ada Goodrich has a very clear memory of herself as a 3-year-old child. She grew up in Dorchester, and on occasion her parents would drive through Canton. Every time this happened, Goodrich would look out the car windows and tell her parents that she was going to live there when she grew up. Goodrich did […]
The School Committee amended its policy on athletic user fees last week by allowing families with financial difficulties but who are unable to qualify for free or reduced lunches to apply for a discount with the high school’s principal and athletic director. The amendment goes into effect with the start of the winter sports season. […]
Hansen Elementary School Principal Peter Boucher has been named one of Blue Hills Bank’s 2014 Hometown Heroes. Boucher was one of 11 individuals and one organization selected by an online voting process to be featured in the bank’s 2014 calendar. Along with this honor, each Hometown Hero will receive $1,000 from the bank for their […]
With a free home inspection by the Canton Fire Department, residents can receive a free survival kit that includes flashlights, a miniature radio, water, and other storm-related supplies. Seventy kits were made available to the town through the Federal Emergency Management Agency; as of Monday, September 30, 60 kits remained. Those interested can make an […]
The Canton Board of Selectmen and Board of Assessors have approved an extension of a tax increment financing (TIF) plan that has apparently convinced Dunkin’ Brands to remain at its present location at 130 Royall Street through 2025. Selectman John Connolly said it was a very close and competitive decision, with Dunkin’ Brands exploring an […]
The Canton Police Department and Animal Control Officer Nadya Branca are asking the public’s help with any information about the dumping of at least 150 red-eared slider turtles into Reservoir Pond the weekend of September 21-22. The Canton Animal Control office, the Animal Rescue League, the state Environmental Police, and the Mass. Division of Fisheries […]
On Saturday, October 19, Extreme Field Day will be held on the beautiful fields of the Irish Cultural Centre, located at 200 New Boston Drive (off Route 138) in Canton. Obstacle course races are sweeping the country. They offer a fun and exciting new way to get outside to have fun with your friends and […]
Explore all things autumn at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum’s Fall Festival on Columbus Day weekend, October 12-14. Fall is a time of tremendous change in the natural world. Millions of birds, from swallows to eagles, begin a southbound journey that will take some of them beyond the edges of the continent. Researchers at the […]
A Stoughton man is facing theft and drug charges after being arrested at McDonald’s in Canton on Monday, September 16, around 5:30 p.m. Police charged Ryan J. Breen, 21, with 13 counts of receiving stolen property and possession of class A and class E drugs. Deputy Police Chief Helena Findlen said Norwood police had asked […]
Faced with the prospect of reducing costs while still providing quality trash and recycling services, Canton selectmen are asking for input from residents on ways to improve curbside collection. The board has requested that the public review an outreach video and related educational materials — currently posted on the town website — and then submit […]
