A planned four-room addition to the John F. Kennedy elementary school –– considered a no-brainer at the bargain price of $900,000 — is suddenly up for debate amid news that the project would trigger a new fire safety regulation and require the installation of a $300,000 sprinkler system. Speaking at last Thursday’s School Committee meeting, […]
A friend has suggested that if Betty Ann Swartz ever writes a book, she should title it Off Washington. Swartz grew up on Lewis Street, off Washington. She now lives on Ridgehill Road, off Washington Street. And on October 2, Swartz will retire after a 40-year career at the Canton Public Library, off Washington. A graduate […]
~Canton native penned novel that inspired Ben Affleck’s hit movie ‘The Town’~ Chuck Hogan has been to Fenway Park plenty of times before, but last Tuesday’s trip to Boston’s beloved ballpark was different. With the Red Sox on the road, the Canton native came not as a spectator — this time the spotlight was on […]
This Saturday, September 25, Cantonians both near and far will have a chance to reunite and reconnect when the town hosts its 11th annual Homecoming Parade and Block Party — a celebrated fall tradition featuring live music performances, carnival rides, outdoor dining, and much more, all in the heart of downtown Canton. This year’s festivities, […]
After six months of intense negotiations and 17 drafts, selectmen finally have a 30-page agreement with Napleton and Canton Development Properties whereby Napleton will spend about $350,000 on needed repairs to the Reservoir Pond dam. What’s more, Napleton has agreed to donate the entire 300-acre pond property to the town of Canton — a gift […]
While rumors of a potential shakeup in the ownership of Westwood Station have been swirling for months now, a newly issued statement from the town of Westwood, currently available on its website, appears to have erased all doubts in the matter. According to the statement, which is two paragraphs in length, the project’s current owners […]
First photo (above): Guster singer/guitarist Adam Gardner performs on the main stage at the Life is good Festival at Blue Hills. (Kaitlyn Erickson photo) With beach balls flying, kids of all ages dancing and playing, and upbeat music blaring, the scene at last weekend’s Life is good Festival at Blue Hills was precisely what organizers […]
Canton Selectman Bob Burr soundly defeated his opponent in Tuesday’s primary and will now square off against incumbent state Senator Brian Joyce in November’s general election. Meanwhile, in an election cycle where many incumbents are deemed to be vulnerable, U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch successfully held off a challenge from his opponent. With eight contested races […]
In preparing for the school year, Debra Bromfield was aware of what her new position as director of student services for the Canton Public Schools would entail, having previously served as the director of special education for the Masconomet Regional School District. So, since Bromfield’s arrival on August 2, much of her preparation has focused […]
She’s a familiar face within the Canton Public School system, but after spending the last three years as principal of the JFK Elementary School, Jen Henderson will be taking on a new role this school year, having been named the interim director of curriculum and instruction. Robin Billing, the former director of curriculum, instruction and […]
