Dear Editor: Thank you everyone for such a wonderful evening at our end of summer pool party. We had over 70 Canton kids in sixth, seventh and eighth grades attend the event, which was held at the town pool on Bolivar Street. This event would not have been possible without the youth commissioners in attendance. […]
The Canton High School varsity and JV cheerleading squads recently attended the nationally recognized UCA Camp. The teams came home with a total of five trophies and 13 ribbons. The trophies included a first place for the varsity squad in the dance division and a “Most Improved” award for the JV squad. The Canton teams […]
Members of the upcoming CHS football team participated in the summer region 7 vs. 7 passing camp and had great success, winning three straight games to capture the Passing League title with an overall record of 6-2. Canton defeated Bristol-Plymouth soundly in the first playoff game, then beat Stoughton in the rain to advance to […]
3 eliminated from Men’s Softball League playoffs ~ Centerfield’s, Lewis and Beckett’s were all eliminated from the Canton Men’s Softball League playoffs last week, while Hannington’s and T & B Pub ended the week locked in a duel for a top-four spot. As of August 21, the top five seeds were, in order: Canton Junction, […]
Beatrice G. DiMasi (Gassiraro), of Canton, passed away August 21 at Milton Hospital after a brief illness. Born and raised in Boston, she graduated from Girls High. She has lived in Canton since 1963 and previously lived in West Roxbury, where she was the owner and operator of Germano’s Salon for many years. Beloved wife […]
Joseph C. Farara, 88, of Sharon, formerly of Canton, passed away at his home on August 17. Born in South Boston, he graduated from Dorchester High School and attended Louisiana State and Boston University. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army with the 708th Air Material Squadron during WWII. Sgt. Farara received the […]
MacLaren H. MacGregor of Kittery Point, Maine, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 — his 96th birthday — at York Hospital in York, Maine. Mr. MacGregor was born in Boston, the son of Archibald and Marion (Pick) MacGregor. He was the devoted husband of the late Elizabeth (Lisa) Kulvanen MacGregor. During World War II, Mr. MacGregor […]
Eleanor R. Notkin, late of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Needham, entered into rest on July 29, 2011. Devoted mother of Rick and Molly Notkin of Canton and Deborah Notkin of Stoughton. Loving sister of Harvey Grossman. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Michael Notkin. Services were held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel in Canton on August […]
The pain in Sandy Goldstein’s voice is evident from the moment she speaks, and the more she shares, the more it becomes clear that she still hasn’t grieved the loss of her beloved nephew Jonathan Forman. As Sandy herself later admits, grief is a luxury that she simply cannot afford right now — not with […]
Passing a sign that reads “On this site…” usually means that the buildings or events associated with the property are long gone and history lessons can now only be found in books or a place marker. There are plenty of examples of this throughout Canton. Great examples include the site of Roger Sherman’s boyhood home, […]
