Stories written by Mike Berger
Canton will soon have another company headquarters to lay claim to with the anticipated arrival of 88 Acres, makers of allergy-free snack bars. Currently based in Boston, the company hopes to relocate to its new location at 85 John Road by the end of the year. It is no stranger to Canton, having operated a […]
Aug 4 2022 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton Select Board is looking for volunteers who are interested in serving on a St. Gerard’s Property Reuse Advisory Committee, which will consist of 10 residents and a chairperson. The committee will be tasked with engaging the public to determine suitable uses for the town-owned property, which includes the former church building, rectory, and […]
Aug 4 2022 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton Select Board, in a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, came out in support of a proposed change to the Revere Heritage Site development agreement that would add more condos in lieu of previously contemplated retail/commercial space. Under the proposal put forward by Canton Holdings LLC, an additional 77 units — all age-restricted to residents […]
Jul 29 2022 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty, following up on the approval from the Select Board to appoint two deputy chiefs, has announced her selections this week. Tom Keleher Jr. will be the new deputy chief of operations and Patricia (Patty) Sherill will serve as deputy chief of administration. Both were former lieutenants. Prefacing her announcement of […]
Jul 22 2022 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
The Canton Select Board will be asked to consider a new development plan by Canton Holdings, developer of the Paul Revere Heritage Site, to eliminate, for now, plans for commercial and retail space and instead build 77 additional housing units. All of the proposed units would be owner-occupied condominiums and restricted to residents ages 55 […]
Jul 15 2022 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Recent Canton High graduate Matt Quan pitched a gem of a game Friday night to lead the Canton American Legion baseball team to a 3-1 win over Weymouth and help keep the team’s playoff hopes alive. With a subsequent loss to Natick Sunday night, Canton entered play on Monday in fifth place at 6-10-1 with […]
Jul 15 2022 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
On Thursday night, July 14, beginning at 5 p.m., town officials, community members, law enforcement officials, family and friends will gather at Blue Hill Country Club to celebrate the career and legacy of retiring Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, who served the town as a police officer, command staff and chief for three decades. The Citizen […]
Jul 8 2022 | Posted in
Features | By
Mike Berger
Additional speed humps will be installed along Messinger and Bailey streets in an attempt to further reduce motor vehicle speeds on those two busy roadways. Select Board member Mike Loughran said at Monday night’s Traffic Committee meeting that five speed humps have been ordered, and three will be installed by the DPW in July — two on Bailey Street and one on Messinger Street.
The red-hot Canton A’s made it three wins in a row — and five of their last six — after outlasting the Acushnet Aztecs 12-8 last week to improve to 12-7 overall. The A’s currently sit in fifth place in the Cranberry League standings and entered the week just one point behind the third-place Hock […]
Jul 7 2022 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Family and friends are invited to celebrate 30 years of service to the town of Canton by former Police Chief Ken Berkowitz on Thursday, July 14, at Blue Hill Country Club on Pecunit Street. A cocktail hour will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $65 each and payment can be […]
Jul 1 2022 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Mike Berger