The highly anticipated murder trial of Karen Read will proceed as scheduled beginning April 16 after Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone on Tuesday tossed out a defense motion to dismiss the case. Defense attorneys for Read had cited a pattern of alleged deception and misconduct on the part of prosecutors and investigators as reasons […]
Mar 29 2024 | Posted in
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The Canton School Committee voted last week to approve a much smaller school budget for FY25 than previously planned, slashing proposed new spending after receiving a lower-than-expected revenue target from the Finance Committee. That target figure, which is just north of $56 million, represents an increase of 4.76 percent over the current year’s budget. By […]
Mar 29 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
A watercolor painting by Canton High School visual arts teacher Stephen Gaul is being recognized at the national level by the Art of Education University (AOEU) at their inaugural exhibit, “Palette Perspectives.” Gaul’s painting, titled “Dragonfly,” will be on display at the National Art Education Association’s national convention in Minneapolis next month. “I created this […]
Mar 29 2024 | Posted in
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Canton Fire and Police, in conjunction with the State Police Fire Investigation Unit attached to the state Fire Marshal’s Office, are investigating what has been termed a suspicious fire that broke out at the Canton Lacrosse field house on Windsor Woods Lane on Wednesday afternoon, March 20. The investigation so far has determined that the […]
Mar 29 2024 | Posted in
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The Canton Select Board on Tuesday gave Town Administrator Charles Doody the go-ahead to launch the town’s municipal energy aggregation program, Canton Electricity Choice, as early as Wednesday, March 13, if he can find rates that are less than or equal to Eversource’s basic rate. The board voted unanimously to approve the Competitive Procurement Process […]
Mar 14 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
A&B suspect facing added charges for conduct while in custody A Quincy woman who was arrested following a domestic dispute on Stagecoach Road last weekend is facing additional charges stemming from her actions while in holding at the Canton Police Station. While the nature of the domestic dispute remains a private matter, Deputy Police Chief […]
Mar 14 2024 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
A Haitian Creole potluck. An African drumming workshop. Students learning Latin dance. Listening to the story of a young boy and his family fleeing Nazi Germany on his 12th birthday. All these, and more, were featured as Canton High School and the Galvin Middle School recognized World Languages Week (March 4-8). Members of the World Languages Club helped plan the event, which encourages students to learn about and celebrate other cultures as well as their own.
Mar 14 2024 | Posted in
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The chorus of voices seeking “Justice for Sandra Birchmore” may soon grow louder in the wake of an explosive Boston Globe report containing new details about her relationship with several former Stoughton police officers who she grew up idolizing. Birchmore, who was raised in Stoughton before moving to Canton, was found dead in her Windsor […]
Mar 8 2024 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Come enjoy family-friendly events, live music, and more! The Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston, located at 200 New Boston Drive in Canton, is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of events taking place at the ICC in the week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. From lively traditional music sessions and concerts to family-friendly […]
Mar 8 2024 | Posted in
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The public is invited to two upcoming town election candidate forums at the Canton Public Library presented by the Canton Voter Guide team in partnership with the Canton Lions Club. The first forum will take place on Thursday, March 14, and will feature candidates for Library Board of Trustees (6:30 p.m.) and Select Board (7:30 […]