In a new post on the CHS Athletics Blog, Canton High Athletic Director Danny Erickson highlighted several new developments pertaining to high school sports in 2020-21. Among them are rules modifications for fall sports and a decision by the Hockomock League to move volleyball to the new Fall 2 “wedge season” that also includes football, […]
The full version of this story appears in the August 27 print edition of the Citizen. In a sudden reversal that surprised many families, the Canton School Committee voted 3-2 last Thursday to delay its previously approved hybrid reopening model in favor of a new phased-in approach with a likely remote start for the bulk […]
As of Tuesday, August 18, the town of Canton had reported a cumulative total of 380 COVID-19 cases (326 confirmed and 54 probable), an increase of 11 in the past seven days. Fire Chief and Emergency Services Director Charles Doody said the actual number of cases is likely considerably higher when factoring in unknown and […]
Update: The School Committee voted 3-2 on August 20 to adopt a phased-in approach to the reopening of schools with all students likely beginning the year in a remote model. The decision represents a departure from the previous recommendation of opening with a hybrid model (2 days in person and 3 days remote). CLICK HERE […]
The Canton Select Board voted on Tuesday night to approve new water and sewer rates that will take effect in October. The rates reflect a 7 percent increase for water and a 4 percent increase for sewer services and will cost the average homeowner an additional $40 per year. Randy Scollins, the town’s director of […]
The full version of this story appears in the July 30 print edition of the Citizen. Following the second week of School Committee review and a tremendous response from a new family survey, Canton school leaders appear to be leaning somewhat toward a 50/50 hybrid learning model as the preferred approach for the reopening of […]
Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller and CPS administrators unveiled an initial draft of their fall school reopening plans during a lengthy and eventful remote School Committee meeting on Thursday, July 16.
A three-day search for a missing Canton teen ended in tragedy on Saturday with the recovery of the body of 19-year-old Ryan Lahiff in the woods behind Morris Drive, off Pleasant Street. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said no foul play is suspected but a final determination will be made by the chief medical officer. […]
The Canton Police Department announced the passing of retired K-9 Bosco on July 16. Bosco, a SWAT, apprehension and firearms dog, kept Canton and surrounding communities safe for 12 years under the care and direction of Officer Scott Brown and his family. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said Bosco was a beloved member of the […]
Delayed all last spring and summer with equipment and design issues and again in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Randolph-Washington Street intersection project is now back on track and slated for completion by early to mid August. Approved for funding at the May 2019 town meeting, the redesign calls for the installation of a […]
