In an effort to address an apparent critical need for more classroom space, the Canton School Committee last week announced the start of a two- to three-year plan to replace four modular classrooms at the Hansen Elementary School with eight permanent classrooms. The first step in the process was authorizing $250,000 for architectural plans as […]
The town of Canton was able to collect $361,000 through a public real estate auction held on Thursday, December 12, at the Canton Public Library. Town Administrator Bill Friel said the auction attracted 50 interested bidders and was very successful. The auction was originally to feature three parcels; however, the town was informed by the […]
A relatively young and inexperienced CHS boys’ ice hockey team dropped the puck on the 2013-14 regular season last week, opening 0-1-1 with a loss to Franklin and a draw against Davenport rival Oliver Ames. The defending division champs return only a handful of starters from last year’s 16-4-1 campaign; however, the talent is still […]
For the second time this season, Canton native Bryan Rooney has been named the Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for his efforts on the ice as a member of the Stonehill College men’s hockey team. The senior captain was recognized last week after fueling Stonehill’s 4-3 comeback win over Westfield State with his second […]
Daniel J. Berardi, one of Canton’s bravest and most decorated military heroes and a beloved and revered family man and friend, passed away at home on Friday, December 6, at the age of 90. A lifelong resident and a 1941 graduate of Canton High School, Berardi saw action in the European theatre during World War […]
In an effort to jumpstart a disengaged electorate and lure more residents back to the polls, a Canton voter has launched a grassroots initiative to shift the annual town election from April to November so that it coincides, at least in the even-numbered years, with state and federal elections. Bruce Rohr, a former Conservation Commission […]
We are in the season when businesses of all sizes host holiday parties for their employees. But if you don’t want to wake up on Christmas morning to find a lawsuit under the tree, you should consider taking these six steps suggested by Attorney Brian A. Joyce, managing partner of the Joyce Law Group in […]
State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan and Fire Chief Charles Doody announced the graduation of Firefighter/Paramedic Keith Flavin with the 205th class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Recruit Firefighting Training Program on December 6. Flavin and his fellow recruits received classroom training in all basic firefighter skills. They practiced first under non-fire conditions and then during […]
Dear Canton: As a lifelong resident of southeastern Mass., I have spent countless hours taking advantage of all that the Blue Hills Reservation has to offer. From the first field trips to the Trailside Museum in elementary school through today, I have many fond memories with family and friends at Blue Hills and look forward […]
James Herbert “Bert” Congdon, 66, of Canton, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2013. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in Cranston, RI, he graduated from Cranston East High School in 1965. Bert earned a BA from Amherst College in 1969 and later an MBA from Boston University. He worked for Polaroid for 27 […]
