The Canton High boys’ varsity lacrosse team continued its hot start with a 12-3 dismantling of Hockomock newcomer Milford on the road last Wednesday. It was the Bulldogs’ only game of the week and they made sure it counted, improving to 3-0 while handing the Hawks their first loss of the season. Expected to be […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
After another tough stretch that included shutout losses to Hockomock leaders Franklin and Milford, the CHS softball team managed to close out the week on a high note, earning a split in their doubleheader against Boston Latin Academy while also raising hundreds of dollars for Project Purple — an anti-substance abuse awareness program founded by […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
The CHS girls’ tennis team picked up two wins this past week and improved its record to 3-1. Playing host to Franklin and Milford, the squad volleyed to a 4-1 victory on Tuesday and a 3-2 win the following day. Tuesday’s match was a closer one than the score reveals. While junior Erika Nannery cruised […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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Holly Erickson
The CHS boys’ and girls’ outdoor track teams fell to Sharon last week and are still looking for their first wins. However, a number of team members improved their times and distances while several others qualified for the Division 3 state meet. For the boys’ team, Mandel Guerrier-Roberson qualified for states in both the 100 […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Canton will hold a festival at its Cobb’s Corner location on Saturday, April 27, to raise money for Canton Little League and Girls Fast Pitch Softball to assist them in special projects, including constructing a new dugout at Duggan Field, erecting a new snack bar and restrooms at the Sullivan/Crawford […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: On April 30, voters will select a Democratic nominee for the United States Senate. I am supporting Congressman Stephen Lynch to be our next U.S. Senator. In Congress, Stephen Lynch has been a staunch defender of seniors, veterans, and working families. As a former iron worker, Steve has a unique story to tell […]
Dear Editor: Kudos to the Canton Senior Center for sponsoring the new Zumba Gold class. We “younger seniors” are thoroughly enjoying it and hope it will continue. While the classes have to be held at an offsite facility at the present time, we are looking forward to the new center. Hopefully there will be sufficient […]
Editor’s note: The following is a personal reflection on the tragic events in Boston, written by Canton native and marathoner Jennifer Seich. I honestly don’t know what or why I’m writing. Part of me might recognize that today is going down in history and because I was there to witness it, I feel I should […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Pat Rooney Gallahue became a business owner in the classic fashion: She liked the product so much that she bought the company. Last July, the Canton native took over The Write Way, a business that specializes in wedding and party invitations, note cards, and other paper products. Margaret Davidi of Sharon was the original owner […]
Apr 18 2013 | Posted in
Business | By
Mary Ann Price
On Saturday, April 13, Dan Berardi was the guest of honor at the Canton Town Club as his family and many friends turned out to celebrate his 90th birthday. Dan Berardi is a true Cantonite. Born of immigrant parents, Candido and Mary Berardi, and raised in Canton, he lived on Revere Street and later moved […]