How the MIAA Responds to Snow Cancellations

Heavy snowfall has seen many sports postpone games, events this winter.

With one blizzard, two Nor'easters and plenty of storms this winter, several Massachusetts high schools have been forced to postpone after-school sporting events, including Canton High. When school is cancelled in Canton, all after-school activities are cancelled, too, including sports. An Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) spokesman, however, said that the state's teams should not have much trouble preparing themselves for postseason play despite the weather. "We've been down this road before and we've been okay," Paul Wetzel said. Wetzel recalled a recent spring sports season that forced several postponements in baseball and track and field. Teams were forced to schedule games as doubleheaders and play frequently …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 2

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Lucky kids–another snow day! Canton Public Schools and Blue Hills Regional High School are closed today due to the storm. 2. Tonight's Conservation Commission meeting has been postponed. The new date is February 16. 3. There will be no trash pickup today. The rest of the week's trash schedule will be delayed by one day. 4. All non-essential Municipal Offices will open at 10:30 a.m. today due to the storm. 5. There will be no transportation for the Canton Council on Aging and no HESSCO meal program.

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Two-Day Snow Storm Brings Cancellations

Several Canton events are cancelled due to the snow.

February's first snow storm is bringing cancellations galore. Tonight's Board of Selectmen meeting is cancelled, Temple Beth Abraham's Evening Minyan is cancelled, Temple Beth Abraham's religious education is cancelled, the library's Great Decisions Discussion is cancelled. The Canton Public Schools Kindergarten registration has been postponed until February 9, and the Canton Public Schools had an early release today.  All after-school sports and activities are also cancelled for today. This two-part storm is expected to bring up to 16 inches of snow to the Canton area, according to the National Weather Service. The winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday at 1:00 a.m. Today, Canton will see four to eight inches of snow with wind…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: January 12

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Snow day! Canton Public Schools are closed. All Canton High School athletic events have been cancelled today due to the snow storm. 2. The Internet Safety and Cyber-bullying Workshop is postponed due to the snow. The event is being moved to next Wednesday, January 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Canton High School Auditorium. 3. Do not forget to shovel out your fire hydrants near your home for the Canton Fire Department. 4. The Council on Aging/Senior Center will be closed today due to the weather. Also, no lunches will …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: December 27

Here is what is happening in and around Canton.

1. Snow, snow, snow! As you walk out into the frozen, white mess post-blizzard, be cautious shoveling and snow blowing out there. 2. All Canton Municipal Departments are closed today due to the storm. Trash removal is delayed by one day due to the storm. 3. All athletic games and practices for Canton High School are cancelled for today due to the storm. 4. All non-essential employees should NOT report to work today, due to the snow emergency. 5. If you are looking for some fun, snowed-in activities, try these recipes from Canton Patch! Enjoy your snow day.

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