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Donate for a chance to win a private tour of 7News Boston ~ On Saturday, March 5, Canton resident Brian Moore-Ward and his team of “B’s Climbing Fools” will once again attempt to scale all 61 flights of stairs at 200 Clarendon Tower (formerly the John Hancock Tower) as part of the National Multiple Sclerosis […]
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
An air of skepticism about the town’s ability to manage Reservoir Pond permeated the library’s community room on Saturday during a public “listening session” on future uses and access to the popular town-owned recreation spot. Approximately 60 residents, roughly half abutters and half non-abutters, turned out for the January 30 forum, which was hosted by […]
Feb 4 2016 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
Town officials are reminding residents to keep a close eye on their pets and report any wild animals exhibiting strange behavior after a recent confirmed case of rabies in the Ponkapoag neighborhood. The diseased animal, a raccoon, reportedly attacked a dog on Greenbriar Road during the daytime hours on Tuesday, January 12. Canton Animal Control […]
Feb 4 2016 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
After scoring just one goal in their three previous games combined — all losses — the Canton High girls ice hockey team snapped out of their midseason funk last week with a pair of shutout wins over King Philip and Ursuline Academy. The two victories, 2-0 against KP and 3-0 against Ursuline, brought the Bulldogs […]
Jan 29 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
In a span of three days next week, Canton residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on two of the town’s most prized public amenities — Reservoir Pond and the soon-to-be constructed Paul Revere Heritage Site. On Wednesday, January 27, at 7 p.m., the Paul Revere Heritage Commission and the Revere Building Use Committee […]
It’s going to be a busy winter for the Canton Planning and Zoning boards with several big developments vying for approvals, headlined by a mixed-use project at the former Plymouth Rubber site and an upscale hotel/restaurant proposal on Royall Street. The two aforementioned projects, which both received widespread support at the 2015 town meeting, recently […]
Jan 22 2016 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
Just days removed from their first loss of the season, the deep and talented CHS boys swim team jumped right back into the pool and into the win column with a 109-61 team victory at Oliver Ames on Friday. The Bulldogs, who set a new program record last season with a 6-2 mark, are now […]
Jan 21 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The impressive team depth that had CHS wrestling coach Brian Caffelle so excited at the start of the season has suddenly become a necessity as the Bulldogs continue to be tested by injuries to several key starters. And while the extra mat time for some of the squad’s younger wrestlers will certainly be a net […]
Jan 14 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The Canton High boys ice hockey team made it three wins in a row with a pair of road victories last week over Kelley-Rex opponents King Philip and Taunton. With the victories, the Bulldogs improved to a league-best 6-1-1 on the season and now sit atop the Davenport Division with a perfect 3-0 mark in […]
Jan 14 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
A prominent Canton attorney is demanding justice and accountability for his client after she was allegedly victimized in the workplace — first by her supervisor at a Dunkin Donuts in Norwood and again by her employer in the days and weeks that followed. Ernst Guerrier of Guerrier & Associates said his client, a woman in […]
Jan 14 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner