Preparations are ongoing for Canton Electricity Choice, the town’s new municipal energy aggregation program that’s set to officially launch in June. According to Tom Birmingham, chair of the town’s Energy Advisory Committee, the program has been generally well received by residents and the number of customer support calls received to date has been consistent with expectations. […]
Apr 26 2024 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton Select Board has issued a citation to Orchard Cove resident Zecil Gravitz in recognition of her exemplary service, dedication, and commitment to the country during World War II. Gravitz was presented with the commendation by Canton Veterans Agent Arafat Knight during brief ceremonies at Orchard Cove in Canton. In 1938, Gravitz was studying […]
Apr 26 2024 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The Select Board is now considering whether to support a May town meeting article that could change the financing of the bond obligation for the town-owned Paul Revere Heritage Park. If approved by town meeting voters, the plan would help fund the construction of the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation, which will be […]
On Sunday evening, April 14, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Canton Fire Department responded to a 911 call from the TopGolf facility on Dedham Street reporting that a woman had fallen into the net on the second floor of the hitting bays. CFD Engine 3 and Ambulance 2 responded. Also on duty were two members […]
Apr 19 2024 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
By Bernard Mendillo In 1939, the Gallup Poll asked Americans, “Have you read Gone with the Wind?” About 88 percent of people said they had. The gang at Gallup knew this couldn’t be right and realized it was the way the question was phrased that was the problem. Obviously, people were embarrassed to admit they […]
Apr 19 2024 | Posted in
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Guest
Canton resident Anita Wassersug and her friend Elmo invite you to join them on Sunday, May 19, for the 38th annual Optimism Walk hosted by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). The walk, which raises much-needed funds for Parkinson’s research, will take place from 12-2 p.m. at Bowditch Field, 475 Union […]
Apr 13 2024 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
In a major vote at Tuesday night’s meeting, the Canton Select Board, with newly elected member Trish Boyden in attendance, voted 3-2 to keep Republic Services as the town’s trash and recycling service provider for the next five years. The contract will take effect July 1. Waste Management, the nation’s largest trash and recycling company, […]
Apr 12 2024 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
By Darcie Fisher The Canton High School Visual Arts Department is pleased to announce that six students have been recognized with Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the longest running awards competition in the country for creative teens. In the art categories, Hannah Isaac was recognized […]
Apr 12 2024 | Posted in
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Schools | By
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Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty confirmed her involvement in a February 16 motor vehicle accident that injured a pedestrian in Wrentham and voiced her “sincere and continued concern” for the victim while acknowledging she could have been more forthcoming in issuing a public disclosure after details of the crash surfaced in media reports earlier this […]
Apr 5 2024 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
In one of the most hotly contested and closely followed town elections in recent memory, political newcomer Patricia “Trish” Boyden sailed to a victory in the Select Board race — scoring herself that coveted “seat at the table” that she had referenced throughout her campaign. Clearly popular with voters, Boyden would go on to top […]