Did you know … Congratulations to Canton’s new high school principal, David Turcotte, who was selected by Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller. Mr. Turcotte will replace Derek Folan, who is moving into the role as the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. Mr. Turcotte was the dean of students at Newton North High School for the past eight […]
Did you know … According to Massachusetts state officials reporting coronavirus deaths at long-term care facilities, the Hellenic Nursing and Rehab Center on Sherman Street in Canton had 25 deaths while Orchard Cove on Route 138 had 11 deaths as of May 30, 2020. That is 36 deaths in just two long-term care facilities in Canton. The state’s largest […]
Did you know … The Boston Globe named Canton High senior Johnny Hagan as one of its Boys Hockey Athletes of the Year for 2019-20. Hagan, the Hockomock League MVP, finished his high school career with 160 points while leading the Bulldogs to two Division 2 state championships. Hagan was also named to the Boston Herald and […]
While the COVID-19 emergency is in full swing around the country and in Canton, news is hard to come by as most of us are under a self-quarantine stay-at-home order. MAC, with time on his washed and sanitized hands, found a paper written by the late Edward Bolster, a longtime member of the Canton Historical Commission. Ed […]
Did you know … Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the 2020 annual town election to be held on Tuesday, April 7, are available in the Town Clerk’s office with the deadline to obtain nomination papers being Friday, February 14, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must obtain the signatures of […]
Did you know … Social Security beneficiaries are getting a 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), starting with their January 2020 benefits payment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that the average benefit paid to all retired workers will increase from $1,461 to $1,485 per month. The average beneficiary will see a jump of approximately $24 per month, or […]
Did you know … Again, Canton homeowners will see their property tax bills increase even though the rate recommended by the Board of Assessors and approved by the Board of Selectmen fell 17 cents from $12.40 to $12.23 per $1,000 valuation. However, property values in Canton increased, with the average single-family assessment rising 4.5 percent from $540,941 […]
Did you know … Now that Santa Claus has read his mail, made his list, and checked it twice, he and his sleigh are ready to deliver tons of presents to those who didn’t pout or cry and have been good this year. As usual, his loaded sleigh will be powered for his worldwide trek […]
Did you know … The town of Canton plans to renovate the town-owned Earl Newhouse Waterfront at Reservoir pond. According to a recent article in the Canton Citizen, Conservation Agent Regen Milani, working in collaboration with Town Planner Laura Smead, has estimated the project cost to be slightly north of $400,000. The town plans to seek 50 percent of the funding […]
Did you know … The Canton Fall Classic, a scenic and challenging country course, is celebrating its 31st year on Sunday, October 27. The 10K and 5K run start simultaneously at 10 a.m., while the one-mile kids fun run starts at 9:45 a.m. at B’nai Tikvah at 1301 Washington Street in Canton. The race started […]
