Members of the COVID-19 Task Force are optimistic that Canton will soon drop out of the high-risk category for COVID transmission, assuming continued vigilance and cooperation from residents. The task force, made up in part of Fire Chief and Emergency Services Coordinator Charles Doody, Select Board member Lisa Lopez, Canton Head School Physician Dr. Daniel […]
At their August meeting the Canton Board of Library Trustees voted to eliminate overdue late fees for most library materials. Effective immediately, overdue fees will not be charged for Canton materials returned late. Overdue fines and fees previously incurred will be automatically removed from library accounts. “The board hopes this change will help those impacted […]
In the late afternoon on September 11, 2001, while the majority of Americans remained glued to their television sets still trying to make sense of the horror that had just unfolded, Canton resident Michael Molway was traveling south in his work truck on I-95, his mind racing with uncertainty as he made his way toward […]
Members of the Canton Select Board were sharply divided on the Board of Health’s recent decision to adopt a town-wide indoor mask mandate that went into effect on Wednesday, September 1. However, in a 3-2 vote, the board voted not to send a letter to the BOH asking them to reconsider or at least delay […]
The pandemic has made many activities difficult or impossible, and the performing arts are no exception. Because of health threats posed by traditional performances, organizations have had to find new approaches. Boston Lyric Opera, for example, has created a mobile stage in a 26-foot trailer that moves around Boston presenting small cast, open air performances. […]
Marian Nay, a well-known, lifelong resident who was once the face of the old Canton Oriental Theatre and dedicated decades of her life to caring for her disabled husband, died on Saturday as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Neponset Street. Nay, 77, was driving in the vicinity of Norfolk […]
The Canton High School Student Wellness Advisory Group (SWAG) and Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) are excited to announce a backpack giveaway for Canton fourth and fifth graders. Thanks to funding through CAASA, every CPS student in grades four and five are eligible to receive a free Adidas backpack before the start of the […]
According to the Mass Cultural Council (MCC), there is no community without culture: it defines our understanding of the world, provides us with a shared language, and creates meaningful connections between people, places, and institutions. Culture enriches the quality of life and well-being of individuals and families across the commonwealth. That is why the town […]
The Canton School Committee reluctantly voted 4-1 on August 12 to mandate face masks inside all public school buildings at least until October 7. At that time the board will revisit the policy and consider changes. The policy is in effect for all students, staff, visitors and school bus passengers. Individuals can be excused from […]
Massachusetts State Police are investigating a shooting incident that allegedly took place on the highway somewhere between Randolph and Canton on the evening of Friday, August 6. CPD Lt. Patty Sherrill said Canton Police learned of the incident from Norwood Police, who encountered a 20-year-old male with a gunshot wound in the parking lot of […]
