Representative William C. Galvin (D-Canton) is pleased to announce the passage of the life-saving “Good Samaritan” provision. This new law allows an individual to come forward in good faith to a medical professional or member of law enforcement on behalf of someone experiencing an overdose without fear of being prosecuted. It is estimated that about […]
As a professor of civil engineering technology at Wentworth Institute in Boston, Jack Duggan is constantly on the lookout for “real world” examples that he can incorporate into his courses as teaching and learning tools. So when Duggan was told about a 40-acre brownfield site that’s being targeted for redevelopment in Canton, he was immediately […]
Submitted by Della Larson With support from the Canton Alliance for Public Education as well as a dedicated group of teachers and parents, the Canton Public Schools are becoming actively involved in the field of robotics. Student involvement in robotics got its start at the Galvin Middle School, where last fall a group of ten […]
Local families are finishing up another successful summer season at the Ponkapoag Civic — a private pool and social club located in the Ponkapoag neighborhood of Canton. Founded in 1950 as a neighborhood club, the Civic now has a townwide membership of over 200 families. For more information, go to www.ponkapoagcivic.org. See the August 23 […]
On Friday, August 10, 32-year-old Tara Shuman, a married mother of two and a successful health care attorney at Verrill Dana LLP, was blindsided by a diagnosis of breast cancer. She had no apparent risk factors, and until two weeks ago had no knowledge of what the disease entailed. As a way to cope and […]
A grassroots effort to get the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act back on the ballot via petition appears to have reached its goal, reported CPA organizer Deb Sundin on Monday. While nothing is official until certified by the town clerk, Sundin said supporters were able to collect over 950 signatures from Canton voters over the past […]
When he was young, Derek Folan worked in his parents’ restaurant — doing every job from sweeping floors to clearing tables. Canton High School’s new principal said this week the experience taught him more than how to run a successful business. “They took care of their customers,” said Folan. “They took the time to invest […]
After this Friday, August 24, all detours on Pleasant Street will be lifted now that most of the Reservoir Pond dam repair work has been completed. Selectmen reported this week that the entire project may be completed by Labor Day or by the first day of school. Selectman Sal Salvatori, who has been the point […]
DID YOU KNOW … The Canton High School football team will open the regular season against three high profile non-league opponents. The first game will be played at home on Friday, September 7, at 7 p.m. against last year’s Division II Super Bowl winner, Dennis/Yarmouth, followed by a game at Quincy High School on Friday, […]
This summer has been all about change, and I have to be honest: I don’t like it. It’s one thing if you’ve initiated change, but when it’s been thrust upon you it’s not usually something that you wished for. From something as small as having your supermarket rearranged so that you now spend all your […]
