Did you know … It looks like Dunkin’ Brands will remain at its present location at 130 Royall Street through 2025, if the 2014 annual town meeting approves an extension of a tax increment financing plan already approved by the Canton Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors. Under the plan, Dunkin Brands is […]
Concerned about the impacts that a proposed assisted living facility would have on a larger cross-town competitor as well as the community as a whole, the Canton Board of Selectmen took the drastic step last week of writing to the zoning board and insisting that they oppose the applicant’s bid for a special permit. The […]
Riding an 11-game unbeaten streak and hoping to solidify its place atop the Davenport Division, the CHS girls’ soccer team let a golden opportunity slip away with a 3-0 home loss to Oliver Ames last week. As a result, the Tigers now have the inside track on first place after ceding the top spot to […]
Canton firefighters conducted a live burn demonstration during the Fire Department’s annual open house, held Saturday, October 19, at CFD headquarters on Revere Street. The event also featured sprinkler and Jaws of Life demonstrations as well as fire station tours and assorted activities for kids. (Michelle Stark photo)
When Scott Lenhart decided to go into the development business after a 10-year stint on the Canton Planning Board, he fully expected to encounter resistance from time to time and perhaps an occasional controversy or two. But never did he anticipate the chorus of criticism that has greeted him in recent months across his hometown […]
The first-place CHS volleyball team improved to 13-2 last week with a pair of 3-1 wins over Milford and Oliver Ames sandwiched around a tough loss to nonleague Notre Dame Academy. Senior captain Avery Devoe (above) continued to lead the way offensively, tallying 20 kills in the OA win alone. The girls have already wrapped […]
Susan Bondaryk was a junior at Suffolk University when she had a conversation with two female friends that made her think about how women view their bodies. The two women were in their mid 20s and were discussing breast enhancement. “They couldn’t wait to change their bodies,” Bondaryk recalled. The discussion inspired Bondaryk to write […]
Firefighters still do not know what caused a power outage that hit Canton Center on Wednesday morning, October 9, around 9:30 a.m. The outage impacted homes and businesses from downtown Canton to Cobb’s Corner. The outage also caused heating units to shut down at McDonald’s and caused the restaurant to fill with smoke. The building […]
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey is urging patience from the public as local law enforcement continues its investigation into the fatal abuse case of “Puppy Doe,” a young female dog found tortured in Quincy. In a statement released last week, Morrissey expressed his gratitude for the flood of calls, tips, and offers of […]
The Friends of the Canton Public Library will once again host their popular annual book sale on Friday evening, October 18, and Saturday, October 19. The book sale features used, recent books for children and adults, DVDs, CDs, and gently used games. The Friday evening book sale from 5:30 to 8 p.m. is an exclusive […]
