Six Canton police officers recently received an award from the Irish American Police Officers Association for their work and investigation into a home invasion in October of 2018. Canton Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said the award also recognized several partner agencies that helped bring the investigation to a “fruitful conclusion.” The six officers were […]
May 10 2019 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Mike Berger
An impressive pitching performance by freshman Sophia Santos was the big takeaway for the CHS softball team last week as the lady Bulldogs fell to Mansfield 6-2 on the road in their lone game of the week. The game was even closer than the score would suggest, with Canton taking a 2-1 lead into the […]
May 3 2019 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Canton residents wanting to learn more about the proposed town pool renovation project and upcoming debt-exclusion override vote were given two opportunities to do so at recent public information sessions hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department and Board of Selectmen. The sessions were held on April 25 and 29 at the Canton Public Library […]
May 3 2019 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton Police and Fire departments conducted a joint active shooter training exercise on Thursday, April 18, at B’nai Tikvah on Washington Street. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said 18 Canton firefighters along with half of the Canton police force participated in a drill to simulate an active shooter event with victims. Police officers and firefighter-paramedics […]
Apr 26 2019 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
The town of Canton has received some more positive financial news as Standard & Poor’s (S&P) recently reaffirmed its AAA bond rating — the highest rating given to a municipality — which in turn led to lower than expected interest rates. Finance Director Jim Murgia, in his final year before he retires, sought authorization on […]
Apr 26 2019 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
It was a productive but ultimately frustrating April vacation week for the Canton High baseball team as the Bulldogs squandered a golden opportunity for a two-game sweep with a hard-luck loss to King Philip at home on Thursday. Already winners of a 5-3 decision over nonleague Wellesley the previous day and with a 3-0 advantage […]
Apr 25 2019 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Police seeking shoplifting suspects Police are looking to identify a male and female suspect who are wanted in connection with a shoplifting and assault case that occurred on Saturday, April 6, around 6:45 p.m. at the Marshalls store at the Village Shoppes in Canton. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said the suspects stole several items […]
Apr 11 2019 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
Mixed housing development, improved sidewalks, new paths and trails, and community spaces — all of these and more could be part of the future of Canton Junction as the town embarks on a new visioning study for the area under the leadership of Town Planner Laura Smead and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). The […]
Apr 11 2019 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Selectmen on Tuesday approved borrowing $5.9 million to finance the replacement of the Bolivar town pool via a debt-exclusion override, and the proposal will now go to the Finance Committee for review this week. With annual town meeting less than six weeks away and with the updated construction estimates arriving Tuesday, selectmen called a special […]
Apr 5 2019 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The operators of the new restaurant at the Paul Revere Heritage Site are hoping for an opening date sometime in the late summer or Labor Day with renovations now underway on the first floor of the historic rolling mill building. Victor Del Vecchio, chairman of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission, told selectmen Tuesday night that […]
Mar 22 2019 | Posted in
Business | By
Mike Berger