Gemma J. Brongo (Molino), 96, of Canton and St. Augustine, Florida, died peacefully in her home June 13, 2013, after a brief illness. Born in Cambridge, she was raised in Somerville. She graduated from Somerville High School in 1934 and moved to Canton in 1957. Gemma was a retired U.S. Postal Service worker. She enjoyed […]
Florence (Gray) Skotnicki, 91, of Canton, passed away at Colonial Rehabilitation in Weymouth on June 9. Born and raised in Boston, Florence graduated from South Boston High School. She went on to work for the Boston Gas Company for many years. Beloved wife of the late Chester V. “Scotty.” Loving mother of Beverly A. and […]
Editor’s note: The following is the second in a two-part series on WWI hero Helen Homans. Click here to read part one. On her coffin is engraved “MORTE POUR LA FRANCE.” Her medical colleagues had fought to keep her alive, and she herself had struggled valiantly. In the end, it was said, “She had given […]
Photos by Dan Guan and Heather Sullivan
One driver was transported to Norwood Hospital following a two-car accident on Tuesday, June 4, around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dunbar and Washington streets. The Fire Department also responded to a motor vehicle accident on Monday, June 3, around 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of routes 24 and 139, and one party was […]
On Saturday, May 18, Canton High School head football coach Dave Bohane held a free clinic for all kids in grades 1-8 at Memorial Field. Varsity football players helped run the clinic, and all the kids had a blast — catching like wide receivers, throwing for distance, practicing stances and tackling techniques, and ending with a […]
Through seven games, the Canton A’s semi-pro baseball team is off to a 3-4 start — an encouraging sign, according to head coach Kee Arguimbau of Sharon. The A’s, led by general manager Cab Devoll of Canton, is made up of college and post-college players from across the region. Last year’s team finished sixth in […]
The summer season gets underway this week for the Canton American Legion Post 24 baseball team with a new schedule, the formation of a junior Legion team, and several returning members from last year’s team. Former CHS pitching standout Greg Lyons returns for his second season as head coach as he tries to get his […]
While other area synagogues have chosen to regionalize, Canton’s Temple Beth Abraham has decided to remain independent, preserving its unique character while adopting a forward-looking focus. As part of that focus, the congregation took the bold steps last month of endorsing a new statement of Mission and Values, while changing the way the membership governs […]
