C. Jeannette Silver (Powers) of Hyde Park and Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family two days prior to her 83rd birthday on December 12, 2013. Jeannette was the devoted wife of Lawrence R. Silver for 59 years. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Powers. Loving mother […]
It was a far cry from last year’s 85-41 season-opening loss, but the Canton High boys’ basketball team once again fell victim to a very talented Taunton team, losing 75-54 at home Friday night. To the Bulldogs’ credit, they came within five points of tying the game with 7:50 left in the fourth quarter, but […]
With a new coach and a new energy around the team heading into the season, the CHS girls’ basketball team tipped off its 2013-2014 campaign last week against Taunton, battling back from a 32-10 halftime deficit to make it a competitive game over the final two quarters. While the visiting Bulldogs ultimately lost the game […]
By Dr. John Tamilio III Someone recently asked me if I say “Merry Christmas” to people or “Happy Holidays.” She also asked if I am offended when someone wishes me a “Merry Christmas.” My knee-jerk response was, “As a Christian pastor, it would seem rather strange if I was offended by someone wishing me a Merry Christmas, no?” I often say […]
With less than two weeks to go before Christmas, Santa Claus took some time out of his busy schedule to visit with children at the Village Shoppes in Canton on Sunday, December 15.
A Canton man is facing an assortment of drug charges after he was arrested last week following a months-long investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics from his Bayberry Road home. On Thursday, December 12, at 9 p.m., Canton detectives and the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (MetroLEC) SWAT team executed a search warrant at 15 […]
Canton Police have issued an arrest warrant for a West Roxbury man who led police on a chase from Route 138 (Washington and Randolph streets) to Route 128 north, where he fled into the woods after crashing his vehicle. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Friday, December 13. The suspect, later identified as Lamont […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 8, 2014 annual town election will be available in the town clerk’s office beginning at 9 a.m. on January 27. The last day to obtain nomination papers is February 14 at 5 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must obtain the signatures […]
Girls’ Co-MVP Avery Devoe (Volleyball) A senior outside/middle hitter and team captain, Devoe wrapped up a stellar four-year career with one of the most dominant individual seasons in school history, earning Hockomock MVP and Division 2 All-State honors while leading her team to a 19-3 record and a second straight appearance in the central sectional […]
Channel 7 meteorologist Chris Lambert was recently a guest on Canton Community Television’s Student Station. Canton High School sophomore Mia Tess recruited him for the interview, kicking off this year’s series of student interviews on a show called “The Dog Pound.” Lambert, who grew up in neighboring Westwood, discussed his role as weather forecaster and […]
