While concerns over the safety and value of a massive solar installation at the former Pine Street landfill continue to be raised publicly, town officials and the project’s developer, Southern Sky Renewable Energy, both maintain high hopes for the project as it nears completion in the coming weeks. The 5.6-megawatt solar farm, consisting of 19,800 […]
A routine test of the town’s drinking water supply during the month of June turned up unacceptable levels of coliform bacteria — a relatively minor violation caused by “startup issues” at the Neponset Street water treatment facility, according to Dennis Morton of the Canton Water Department. The department released a notice last week spelling out […]
After waiting 16 years for their streets to be brought up to town standards, the residents within the Knob Hill subdivision off Walpole Street finally received a bit of good news late last month when the Planning Board voted 3-0 to cease negotiations with the developer and have the town take control of the necessary […]
The final bell for the school year has been delayed for a group of Canton teachers. This past week they attended a three-day STEAM workshop to help prepare Canton students for future employment. STEAM (formerly STEM) is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. It is these fields that are projected to have […]
J D’Amico of Randolph, the contractor hired by selectmen and the Napleton Company to repair the Reservoir Pond dam, met with police, fire, and DPW officials last week to map out a construction plan, which will involve closing a section of Pleasant Street near the pond for portions of the day. Dam repairs will officially […]
A 32-year-old Stoughton woman is facing charges of motor vehicle homicide and other motor vehicle charges following the death of a 64-year-old Stoughton woman in a two-car accident on Route 138 in Canton early Sunday morning. Sara Escudero, 64, of Stoughton, the lone occupant in her vehicle, died at Good Samaritan Hospital on Sunday after […]
State Senator Brian A. Joyce and several of his Senate colleagues have sent a letter urging the state budget conference committee to keep the increases in Chapter 70 education funding for communities like Canton. “The Senate budget recognized the fact that Chapter 70 has created inequalities in school funding,” said Joyce. “We cannot allow some of our […]
State Representative William C. Galvin (D-Canton) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing legislation that provides funding for necessary improvements to the state’s transportation system, including repairs to both of Canton’s MBTA stations. This legislation includes $300,000 for improvements to the Canton Center station and an additional $500,000 to improve access […]
The Board of Selectmen has decided to authorize a transfer of up to $17,500 from the NSTAR Mitigation Fund to help finance the cost of next week’s July 4th celebration. The cost of the holiday festivities is estimated at $30,000, which includes $18,000 for the fireworks display. Fundraising has been slow in part because of […]
Paul and Julie DuCott have both worked in professions in which they gave of themselves to others — Paul as a guidance counselor and Julie as a school nurse. It’s a happy coincidence that they worked together at the Galvin Middle School. In addition to working with students, the DuCotts have opened their home to […]
