Canton High School juniors who took the MCAS English Language Arts (ELA) test last March as sophomores and demonstrated proficiency will have another chance to improve their score by retaking the test in November. The decision was made in light of a since-discarded essay question that state Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley agreed was insensitive and […]
In boxing, a haymaker is a powerful punch. Its name comes from the use of a scythe to cut hay in a field. The farmhand swings the scythe with a strong, wide stroke in order to cut as much hay as possible with a single forceful movement. A boxer delivers a haymaker to an opponent in the same fashion, taking a wide swing and delivering a strong blow and possibly knocking out the other boxer.
Selectman Mark Porter, head of the Traffic Study Committee, has completed an initial draft of the town’s first sidewalk betterment policy, which would allow for neighboring residents to request and collectively fund sidewalk improvements. In some cases, the town would pay for 50 percent of the cost. The policy has been submitted for review and […]
The Paul Revere Heritage Site hosted its first ever event recently — a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Neponset River Regional Chamber. The site has been under development since finally receiving approval in 2015 after a lengthy rezoning effort. The chamber event was held on Thursday evening, September 19. Some construction delays meant […]
Law enforcement officials now have three suspects in custody in connection to a home invasion-armed robbery case that occurred at a Bay Drive apartment on Saturday, July 20. In early August, police identified Jason Candelario, 30, of Manchester, New Hampshire, as the third suspect. Police announced this week that Candelario is now in custody. He […]
A Canton family of six has been displaced and is being assisted by relatives after a fire destroyed their home on Boathouse Road on Wednesday, September 11. Upon arrival at the scene at around 11:20 p.m., firefighters found heavy fire coming from the attic of the two-and-a-half-story home abutting Bolivar Pond. Fire Lt. Tom Norton […]
The clergy and congregants of B’nai Tikvah in Canton formally dedicated its Holocaust Memorial Courtyard at a ceremony on Sunday, September 15. The dedication featured two guest speakers: Dr. Lori Lefkovitz, Ruderman Professor of Jewish Studies at Northeastern University, who addressed “The Holocaust Legacy for Next Generations,” and Dr. David Lustbader, a temple member and […]
Mass Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum invites the community to a series of events throughout the month of October. On Thursday, October 3, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., special guest Pete Abdu will present “The Unseen World: Using Remote Cameras to Discover Wildlife.” Drawing on his knowledge of both wildlife biology and electrical engineering, Abdu […]
The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will close a portion of Dedham Street over I-95 for a three-week period in the overnight hours beginning Monday, September 23. The detours, originally scheduled for late July and early August, will be in effect Monday through Thursday of each week between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 […]
The Community Club of Canton has been dedicated to community service, providing scholarships for local students, outreach, and hospitality throughout the town since the organization began. The club’s latest project is to create the Canton Serenity Garden at Pequitside Farm and to support the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) at the same time. Community […]
