Stories written by Mike Berger
Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz announced the arrests of two men in connection with an armed robbery at Prestige Car Wash and Gas on Turnpike Street last week. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, and an ensuing investigation led to the arrest of Fernando Quade, 21, of Canton, and Reginald Boiteux, […]
Oct 27 2017 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
During the last few seasons, playing Sharon, especially on the road, has been what CHS head football coach Dave Bohane described as a “house of horrors.” Eagle head coach Dave Morse devised a defense which at times surprised and shut down the Canton offense, most notably two years ago when the Bulldogs were driving toward […]
Oct 20 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Selectmen are hoping that a legislative conference call involving state Rep. Bill Galvin, state Senator Walter Timilty, other legislative staffers, and Town Counsel Paul DeRensis can help resolve a historical records question barring approval of Canton’s request for Reservoir Pond to be delisted as a Great Pond. An unnamed legislative attorney is recommending to the […]
Oct 20 2017 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton Finance Committee has agreed to split the cost of a feasibility study that will help to determine some of the key components of the Canton Public Schools’ facilities master plan and associated grade reorganization proposal. The landmark plan, approved by the School Committee last month, calls for a series of renovations and a […]
Senior captain Jack Goyetch carded two rounds under par and the Canton High golf team notched three more wins in a three-day span last week to remain unbeaten on the season at 8-0 overall. Just past the halfway point of the fall campaign, the Bulldogs entered this week needing only one more victory to clinch […]
Oct 13 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Canton police announced a major development in the investigation of a July 18 home invasion on Arboretum Way. On Thursday, October 5, Canton and Milton police, along with members of the Boston Police Department Violent Fugitive Apprehension Unit, arrested Eriberto Genao, 22, of Mattapan. He is one of several suspects wanted in connection with the […]
Oct 13 2017 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
A 22-year-old Brockton man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at the 7-Eleven store in Canton Center on Monday, October 2, around 4:45 a.m. Police said the suspect, who has been identified as Abilio Andrade, allegedly held a knife to the clerk’s throat while ordering him to empty the cash […]
Oct 6 2017 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
Only four weeks removed from their historic vote to reconfigure and renovate the Canton school system, members of the School Committee have already begun making the rounds with town officials and various community stakeholders to discuss and explain their long-term plan for the district. To date, school officials have met with a number of school […]
Oct 6 2017 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger
It appears likely that the Canton Board of Selectmen, in conjunction with the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), will sponsor a 2018 town meeting article prohibiting retail marijuana shops in Canton. Attorney Rich Hucksam of the town counsel’s office informed selectmen on Tuesday night that because the town as a whole voted against the […]
Sep 29 2017 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Sparked by the performances of senior captains Jack Goyetch, Danny Powers, and Joey Vaughan, the Canton High varsity golf team opened the season with three straight wins and a busy first week of play. The Bulldogs kicked things off last Monday with a 155-166 road victory over Milford at Hopedale Country Club, followed by another […]
Sep 22 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger