Man About Canton: Add-A-Lane Project
By Joe DeFeliceDID YOU KNOW …
The add-a-lane project (a fourth lane) from Route 9 to Route 24 along Route 128 will cost an estimated $350 million. The Federal Highway Administration is paying 80 percent with the state funding the other 20 percent. The $42 million Route 24 to Route 109 in Westwood stretch (5.7 miles) is being carried out by McCourt Construction Company and includes a section of Randolph, Canton, Milton, Dedham, and Westwood. The state plans to open this section by the end of fall this year. The Randolph through Canton to Westwood phase of the add-a-lane project will continue beyond the fall to allow construction of a fifth travel lane in each direction between the Interstate 95/93 interchange in Canton to Route 138 in Canton. This feature is being added to the project as a result of an additional federal funding award. Completion of the entire project is scheduled for late 2016.
McCourt Construction Company is headquartered on a strip of land off Route 138 at the Route 128 intersection in Canton while it constructs its $42 million add-a-lane section from Route 24 to Route 109.
Columbia Gas (formerly the Bay State Gas Company) will be installing new gas lines throughout Canton over the next few months.
The American Legion softball team beat the Marriott team for the Canton Men’s Over 30 title with a 2-1 victory in the championship game. It was the lowest scoring game in the 36-year history of the Over 30 League, and it was in the final championship game.
The town of Canton’s risk level for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) continues to be “high.” If residents feel that there is a mosquito problem in their yard, they can request a fogging program done by the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District.
If your child is going on a field trip or there is a classroom party, only approved snacks from a list created by Canton’s wellness coordinator in conjunction with the state’s revised nutrition standards will be allowed. The new approved snack list will be sent out to all parents who have children in the Canton Public Schools. Junk food is out!
More than 600 runners turned out for the 2012 Reebok/Canton Association of Business and Industry Road Race held on Saturday, September 15, at Reebok World Headquarters off Royall Street in Canton. The race raised more than $55,000 for various Canton organizations, including the Mass. Hospital School, the Canton Food Pantry, the Canton Recreation Department, and the fire and police departments. Proceeds will also go to scholarships for Canton High School and Blue Hills Regional High School students.
Christa Marr has been appointed by CHS Athletic Director Danny Erickson as the head coach of both the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams. Marr held a similar position at Dover-Sherborn High School. Dave Hiltz is the assistant coach.
For the past three years, the most popular names for babies in New York City were Isabella for girls and Jayden for boys.
According to the Veterinary Pet Insurance Company, the most popular pet names in 2012 were Bella and Max.
There were 28 candidates running for eight two-year terms on the Governor’s Council, including six candidates for the 2nd District that includes the town of Canton. The position pays about $26,000. The job of the Governor’s Council is to review and decide whether to approve the governor’s nominees for judges, clerk magistrates, the state parole board, and other high-ranking state positions. The position of governor’s councilor has come under fire as a “relic of the past,” and state Senator Brian A. Joyce recently submitted a bill to abolish the position.
Finally, a big thank you goes out to the following food and water vendors who came out to support the runners at the Reebok/CABI Road Race on September 15: Shaw’s Supermarket (Mike Pentz, Manager), Halfway Cafe (Tom Cahillane, Manager), A Cut Above Deli (Bob Lawson, Owner), Hillside Pub (Walter McCann, Owner), Orange Leaf (Gerry Pelissier, Owner), Alfredo Aiello Italian Foods (Lino Aiello, Owner), Cumberland Farms, and PepsiCo.
People are living longer in Massachusetts. Life expectancy is now 80.7 years, up from the 78.5 average in 2000. Women continue to live longer — 83 years compared to 78.3 for men.
The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway.
This is all for now folks. See you next week.
Joe DeFelice can be reached at manaboutcanton@aol.com.
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on Sep 27 2012. Filed under Man About Canton, Opinion.
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