Stories written by Mike Berger

The Canton High football Bulldogs came through with their fifth win of the year on Friday, coming back from a 20-7 deficit on the road to win at nonleague Norwood 21-20. Playing a non-playoff schedule, Canton (5-3) was pitted against the 2-7 Mustangs and will next host Dennis-Yarmouth (3-6) tomorrow afternoon before wrapping up the […]
Nov 10 2022 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger

Canton school leaders’ dream of renovating or possibly rebuilding the Galvin Middle School — a centerpiece of the district’s long-range master plan — is now one step closer to becoming a reality following yet another affirmative vote by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). In clearing this latest hurdle, the Canton school district is now […]
Nov 4 2022 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger

Town Counsel Paul DeRensis, the co-chairs of the Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC), and the Canton Select Board have agreed to a compromise regarding the acceptance of new project applications for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding. The CCPC had previously voted to “pause” the acceptance of applications while it worked to bring its new administrator […]
Oct 28 2022 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger

The CHS girls soccer team snapped a five-game winless skid with an important, 4-2 road victory Friday at division-leading Oliver Ames. The Tigers still maintained control of the Davenport as of Monday with a record of 11-3-1 while the Bulldogs remained in second place at 8-3-3. The team had three games remaining this week, culminating […]
Oct 27 2022 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger

While overall standardized test results were mixed and absenteeism remains an ongoing concern throughout the district, Canton schools continue to perform well in relation to their counterparts, according to the latest accountability report put out by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Although a formal accountability classification was not assigned to most […]
Oct 21 2022 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger

The CHS golf team got back on the winning track last week with three match wins over Stoughton, Taunton, and Sharon, improving to 5-8 overall. The team’s lone loss of the week came against undefeated Oliver Ames as the Tigers just narrowly edged their hosts 155-163 at Blue Hill Country Club. Huck McCready paced the […]
Oct 14 2022 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
With the creation of a new working task force, the Select Board on Tuesday took the first steps toward compliance with the state’s new zoning requirements for MBTA communities. The new committee will be charged with drafting an action plan, which is due to the state by January 21, 2023. Appointees include new Town Administrator […]
Oct 14 2022 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
After a challenging and at times frustrating start to the school year with new bus contractor First Student, Canton school leaders were happy to report significant improvements in the delivery times of school buses over the past several days. The positive news follows a productive workshop between First Student representatives and school officials and what […]
Oct 14 2022 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger
Effective November 1, residents of Massachusetts will no longer be permitted to throw away mattresses or box springs in accordance with a new statewide disposal ban adopted recently by the Department of Environmental Protection. Under the new ban, all mattresses and box springs must either be donated or recycled, with the latter option typically requiring […]
Oct 7 2022 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Mike Berger

Aided by strong pack running, the Canton High boys cross country team earned its first win of the season as they raced past Stoughton on the road 16-46. The Bulldogs are now 1-3 overall through four dual meets. The key to the victory was Canton’s ability to sweep the first four spots, led by junior […]
Oct 7 2022 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger