A Canton man was arrested at his home on Norfolk Street by FBI agents and Canton police on Thursday, February 28, in connection with a federal investigation into multiple armed robberies in Canton and Mattapan. Just before 10 a.m. on February 28, authorities arrested Jerron John Perry, 27, of 71 Norfolk Street, and he was […]
Mar 8 2019 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Canton firefighters rescued a 60-year-old man who became trapped underneath collapsed industrial shelving at a warehouse on Shawmut Road on Thursday, February 21, around 7:45 a.m. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said the man suffered severe lower body injuries and was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment. In another call later that morning, firefighters responded […]
A 17-year-old juvenile is facing criminal charges for allegedly breaking into a motor vehicle in the Shaw’s parking lot on the afternoon of Friday, January 25. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said the incident was witnessed by Detective Rob Quirk, who had been patrolling the area after receiving a report of a car break in […]
Feb 1 2019 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
The number of suspected deaths related to opioids appears to be on the decline in Canton while the frequency of overdoses has begun to stabilize, according to new data released by the Canton Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services division. “At least the problem has not gotten worse,” said Fire Chief Charles Doody, who also serves […]
Jan 18 2019 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Fire Chief Charles Doody is commending the quick action and bravery of several Canton firefighters who worked to prevent a Christmas Day tragedy at the Woodfield Commons (formerly Arboretum) apartment complex off Route 138. Responding to a fire in a basement apartment unit on the afternoon of December 25, firefighters were able to contain the […]
Jan 4 2019 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
The driver of a fatal one-car crash on Pleasant Street that occurred in the early morning hours on Christmas Eve has been identified as Craig M. Casey, 30, of Stoughton and formerly of Dedham. The accident has received widespread media coverage in part because the body of the victim was not located during an initial […]
Jan 4 2019 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) notified the Canton School Department last week that it will not accept its application for funds to renovate the Galvin Middle School in the next round of funding. School Business Administrator Barry Nectow said Canton was one of 70 applicants, of which the MSBA selected 10-15 for funding. Canton […]
Six injured, storefront damaged in multi-car crash Six people were taken to the hospital and a downtown Canton storefront incurred significant damage as a result of a three-car accident on Wednesday morning, November 7. The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. in front of Paula’s Package Store, located at the corner of Washington and Mechanic streets. […]
Nov 17 2018 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Canton police formally detailed the multiple charges lodged against three suspects in the armed home invasion on Neponset Street on Monday, October 8. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said the investigation continues and a motive has not been definitely determined. The suspects have been identified as Deijon Holmes, 18, Josiah Fleming, 18, and Timothy Fleming, […]
Oct 20 2018 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
The Canton Fire Department will be hosting an open house to recruit new members for the Canton Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on Wednesday, October 24, at 7 p.m. in the training room at CFD headquarters, located at 99 Revere Street. CERT educates people in disaster preparedness for events that may impact their area and […]
Oct 13 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen