Canton officials’ advice from their June public webinar to “save the masks” and their warnings about the looming threat of potentially dangerous COVID variants suddenly look prescient following the release of two new face covering advisories by state agencies late last week. The broader guidance, issued Friday by the Department of Public Health, outlines circumstances […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has issued a revised construction timeline for the Dedham Street/I-95 Interchange Improvement project. Originally targeted for completion in 2022, the $44 million, state-funded infrastructure project has a new expected completion date of spring 2024. The project calls for the complete reconfiguration of a large stretch of Dedham Street — […]
Two Canton town pool lifeguards and a current Canton Dolphins swim coach are being hailed as heroes for their actions in rescuing a stranded kayaker in Bolivar Pond last Friday. The three rescuers — Rebecca Gerrior, Javier Ferstler and Christine Devin — reportedly all sprang into action and swam into the murky waters of the […]
In the spring of 2019, a then 16-year-old Ryan Horrigan stood in front of Canton’s annual town meeting and delivered a clear, cogent, and heartfelt speech advocating for the renovation of the Bolivar town pool complex. It was the performance of a seasoned, well-trained public speaker, and it resonated with the audience members who would […]
A new bill aimed at promoting water safety and discouraging dangerous swimming amid a recent surge in drownings across the commonwealth could soon lead to ramped up enforcement on at least one Canton water body, but vigilance and good decision-making in all water settings remain key, according to the town’s top emergency response official. “In […]
Members of the Canton school community learned of another major departure in the administrative ranks this week with the announcement by Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller that she will be stepping down from her post as Canton’s superintendent of schools. Fischer-Mueller, who has served in the role since 2016, shared the news on Tuesday in a letter […]
Update: The Bulldogs edged Foxboro 7-6 on Wednesday but lost the rematch two days later 11-6. The team can secure a share of the Davenport Division title with a win on Monday, June 14, versus Oliver Ames. *** With another win last Thursday at division foe Oliver Ames, the CHS boys lacrosse team stayed perfect […]
Update: According to the latest state report issued today, the percentage of fully vaccinated residents in Canton has increased to 56.7 percent. Click the link below to access the full report. *** As the percentage of fully vaccinated residents approaches the 50 percent mark statewide, the town of Canton has managed to officially cross that […]
It’s been a trying season for the Canton High wrestling team, but the Bulldogs continue to battle and have shown glimpses of promise, according to interim head coach Dave Delpico. Hurt by several key departures, the team has been unable to fill out a full lineup, particularly at some of the lower weight classes, and […]
Update: The CHS boys lacrosse team extended their season-long unbeaten streak to six in a row with two wins this week against division foe Sharon. With talent up and down the roster and an offense that seems to be firing on all cylinders, the CHS boys lacrosse team has gotten off to a blistering start […]
