A controversial housing subdivision off Village Gate Road and Wayside Lane that faced years of opposition from abutters, town meeting voters, and various town officials finally received a green light from the Planning Board last week as members unanimously approved a special permit for a flexible development plan — albeit with a boatload of conditions. […]
The town of Canton has exhausted all legal appeals with respect to the Roseland housing project off Randolph Street; however, through conditions negotiated by town officials, the town will be getting more say in the project, more money, and improvements to the water supply in the York/Randolph Street area. Both the courts and the state […]
The School Committee last week approved a new, tougher version of its hazing policy, which now stipulates that any group renting or using a school facility must sign a form acknowledging that they understand the hazing policy and will be held accountable for any violation. This includes any recreational group using the gym or any […]
Repairs to Shepard’s Pond Dam on Washington Street, an upgraded Pequitside Farm parking lot, and expanded meeting space for the public library highlight the municipal side capital plan for the upcoming budget year. The most expensive item is $2 million for the cost of repairing Shepard’s Pond, which was ordered for repairs by the state […]
With decades of experience as an electrical engineer and inventor, Bruce Rohr’s sights remain firmly fixed on the possible. It’s an approach that has led him to numerous discoveries over the years, and one that also guides his involvement in civic affairs — right down to his participation in the newly formed Canton Green Team. […]
The Canton Historical Society will be open to the public every Sunday in December from 2-5 p.m. Come visit and explore our town’s rich history. President Wally Gibbs will happily guide you through the museum’s priceless collections. Canton is proud of its role in American history, having been enriched by great patriots, industrialists, war heroes, […]
Those wishing to place a zoning article for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, scheduled for April 30, 2012, must submit a completed application — including an explanation of the proposed article — to the Board of Selectmen’s office by December 9 at 12 noon. All zoning articles will be reviewed prior to town meeting by […]
Last week at the Canton Public Library, a group of Canton children listened to Marsha Wright of the Canton/Dedham/Sharon Community Partnership for Children tell the story of America’s White Table by Margaret Theis Raven, after which they decorated their own white table to honor veterans on Veterans Day. The white table originated during the Vietnam […]
Blue Hills Regional Technical School is accepting applications for house construction or large addition projects for the next school year. Residents or land owners within the nine district towns are eligible to submit applications no later than January 15, 2012. Applicants must be a resident or land owner for a minimum of five years in […]
Police Chief Ken Berkowitz will be sending letters of commendation to selectmen for all the police officers involved in apprehending two suspects who allegedly broke into the Dunkin’ Donuts on Neponset Street early Sunday morning, November 13. Police suspect that the two men are behind a rash of recent break-ins at dozens of Dunkin Donuts […]
