DID YOU KNOW … At the annual town meeting to be held on Monday, May 13, voters will be asked to approve a zoning change that will allow the construction of a senior housing community in Canton. The “SHOD” (Senior Housing Overlay District) zoning articles, submitted by attorney Richard Staiti on behalf of Brightview Senior […]
They came in droves to hear their neighbor speak. Packed into the parish hall that February night, young and old sat shoulder to shoulder as Henry Helm Clayton walked to the front of the room. Wearing simple gold-rimmed glasses and a winning smile, Clayton began describing “How It Feels to Fly.” Clayton spoke softly: “We […]
Canton Little League and Fastpitch Softball celebrated opening day on Saturday, April 27, beginning with the annual parade down Washington and Dedham streets and commencing at the Kennedy playing fields with a cookout and on-field ceremony. Hundreds turned out for the festivities, which were held under picture-perfect skies at the Crawford and Sullivan fields. Photos […]
Canton Little League and Fastpitch Softball celebrated opening day on Saturday, April 27, beginning with the annual parade down Washington and Dedham streets and commencing at the Kennedy playing fields with a cookout and on-field ceremony. Hundreds turned out for the festivities, which were held under picture-perfect skies at the Crawford and Sullivan fields. Check […]
Twenty-five years ago, while finishing up a business degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Meredith Linsky made the conscious decision to follow her interests and set out on a “path less traveled.” Young and idealistic with a passion for social justice, Linsky figured that she would never be rich and might not always be […]
The School Committee voted last week to charge a late fee of $50 to parents who register their children for bus transportation after mid June. The purpose of the fee, according to school business manager Ken Leon, is to speed up parents’ decision making and allow the school department more time to plan bus routes […]
U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch easily carried his home district, including Canton, in Tuesday’s special state primary for U.S. Senate, but it was not enough to overtake his congressional colleague Ed Markey, who cruised to the Democratic nomination with 57 percent of the vote. Markey, a 36-year veteran of Congress and a resident of Malden, carried […]
The Dean S. Luce CAPT invites members of the Canton community to its 12th annual 5k & fun run on Sunday, May 5, at the Luce School at 45 Independence Street. This event provides an opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in a morning of athletics in a friendly […]
