A big piece of history came to Canton on Saturday, June 22, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War and the fallen heroes from Canton who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Sponsored by the Olde Colony Civil War Round Table and organized by Canton resident Bob Hearsey, Canton Civil War Day featured […]
The students of the Hazel Boone Dance Studio presented “New York, New York” to an almost sold-out crowd on Saturday, June 15, in the Canton High School auditorium. The 90-minute recital contained routines in all genres of dance: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, and Ballroom Dance. The performers ranged from age […]
For the second consecutive week, Canton firefighters assisted in the arrival of a new baby. This week, a newborn was delivered in an ambulance on route to Norwood Hospital on Friday, June 21, at 2:35 a.m. The ambulance answered a call for a woman in labor on Vaughn Street. Assisting in the birth were firefighter-paramedics […]
The Nationals became Canton Little League’s Major League champions last Sunday, defeating the Braves 2-1 in the championship game. Both teams played well, but it was Robert Sullivan’s outstanding pitching, backed by some solid defense, that led the team to victory. It was a fantastic finish to an excellent season for the Nationals. The championship roster […]
Two 15-year-old players from Canton helped propel the American Legion Post 24 baseball team to its second win in five games as Canton beat Cohasset 4-2. CHS freshman Kevin Powers threw a complete game, allowing just four hits and no earned runs, and catcher Rob Carmody of Thayer Academy did a great job behind the […]
On Tuesday, June 18, Joel Pratt of JL Pratt Realtors in Canton was presented with the “Good Neighbor Award” from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) at a ceremony at the Museum of Science in Boston. The award is given annually to a GBAR member who demonstrates active volunteer involvement, charitable acts, and business […]
Claire T. Connelly (Sparks), 83, of Canton, passed away at Queen Anne Nursing Home in Hingham June 25. Born and raised in Dorchester, she attended Jeremiah Burke High School. She worked at Shawmut Bank for 29 years in the Adjustment Department as a manager and later worked at the Bank of Canton in the Commercial […]
John E. Lank, 74, of Canton, passed away suddenly June 24 at home. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and previously lived in Milton before moving to Canton in 1978. He was a member of the Milton Police Department for 35 years and retired in 2003. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. […]
Rose M. (Tosi) Signori, 97, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2013. She grew up in Beverly, resided in Dorchester for 60 years, and had lived in Milford for the past 15 years. Mrs. Signori attended Beverly schools and was a graduate of the Boston schools. She was a former talented seamstress and dress designer […]
Olive J. Masciarelli (Coan), 81, of Canton, passed away June 20 at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood. Born and raised in Stoughton, she graduated from Stoughton High School and has lived in Canton for the last 61 years. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed family cookouts every Sunday at her home […]
