Stories written by Jay TurnerJay joined the
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It just wasn’t in the cards. For CHS volleyball coach Pat Cawley and her talented Bulldogs squad, that was the harsh reality after Saturday night’s season-ending, 3-0 loss to top-seeded Westboro in the Division 2 central sectional finals. Playing in their third sectional title game in four seasons and full of confidence after back-to-back shutout […]
Nov 20 2015 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
As local hunters count down the days to the first legal, albeit strictly controlled deer hunt in the Blue Hills Reservation in more than a century, a growing collective of opponents have taken to the streets to voice their displeasure over what they allege to be an inhumane and largely ineffective attempt at population control. […]
Nov 20 2015 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
An exciting and impressive playoff run came to an end for the CHS field hockey team on Sunday as the Bulldogs fell to No. 2 Walpole 3-1 in the quarterfinal round of the Division 1 south sectional tournament. Seeded 23rd out of 24 teams after an up-and-down regular season (8-7-3), the Canton girls got a […]
Nov 13 2015 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Update: Another outstanding season is now in the books after the Canton High volleyball team fell to top-seeded Westboro 3-0 in Saturday night’s sectional championship match at Hudson High School. The lady Bulldogs finish the season at 17-5 overall, including a 2-1 mark in the playoffs. *** For the third time in the past four […]
Nov 12 2015 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
A major transformation could soon be underway at one of Canton’s most storied churches as the United Church of Christ contemplates both a defection from the UCC denomination and a return to its historical roots as a Congregational church. At a special meeting on Sunday, November 22, members of the congregation will be asked to […]
Nov 12 2015 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
If Kathy Lovetere is being honest with herself, all that October pink can be a bit much. Lovetere, in fact, does not even particularly care for the color. And yet when it comes to the spirit and the purpose of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and its emphasis on educating and empowering women, the Canton […]
Oct 29 2015 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
Former Canton Conservation Agent Robert Murphy has been ordered to pay $10,000 in civil penalties for multiple violations of the conflict of interest law while he was employed by the town, the State Ethics Commission announced earlier this week. In its decision, issued October 27, the commission found that Murphy violated section 17(a) of the […]
Oct 29 2015 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
Friday night is make-or-break time for the CHS field hockey team as the Bulldogs enter the season finale against the Sharon Eagles needing at least a tie to clinch a spot in the Division 1 south playoffs. Traditionally one of the top field hockey programs in the state, Canton has not missed a postseason tournament […]
Oct 29 2015 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
It was a week of thrills and heartbreak for the CHS volleyball team as the Bulldogs went the distance with two very talented opponents, beating Taunton but losing in the end to top-ranked Notre Dame Academy. The Canton girls also defeated Foxboro on the road Friday night, and the victory, combined with a Stoughton loss, […]
Oct 23 2015 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
This coming Saturday, October 24, a group of downtown merchants and neighbors are bringing the fun and celebration back to Canton Center with a first-of-its-kind “Family Fall Fest” and fundraiser. Although not to the scale of the town-sponsored block parties that were held every September from 2000 to 2010, this weekend’s inaugural event will serve […]
Oct 22 2015 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner