Did you know … According to the Massachusetts Department of Education, the average teacher in Massachusetts earned $72,176 in 2013. Last year, Canton teachers averaged $74,259, which ranks only 102 highest in the state. The highest average salaries in Massachusetts are at Concord-Carlisle at $95,947, followed by Lincoln-Sudbury at $94,087, Sherborn at $91,848, Dover at […]
The lazy days of summer may be here, but the real estate industry is busier than ever. Some may believe that after the spring rush, the real estate industry takes summer vacation. That belief is certainly a falsehood! In fact, the summer months can be just as busy and lucrative for home sellers and buyers. […]
Recent Canton High graduate and basketball all star Matt Kelley has been selected to participate in the prestigious A Shot for Life Challenge, which raises funds and awareness for brain cancer research. The second annual event will take place at the University Sports Complex in Hanover on Saturday, August 2. The A Shot for Life […]
Reta M. Russell (Brooks), 81, of Stoughton, passed away July 25 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Somerville, she was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1950. She previously lived in Canton for 25 years before moving to Stoughton in 1975. She worked for H&R Block in Stoughton […]
Audrey Ribero (Tavitian), 81, of Canton, passed away after a long illness on July 24 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Bridgewater, Audrey graduated from Bridgewater Public Schools. She earned her BA in elementary education from Bridgewater State and a Master of Education in special education from Boston University. Mrs. […]
James Joseph Hamrock, 84, of Canton, passed away in Cary, North Carolina, on July 24, 2014. Born and raised in Dorchester, Jim graduated from Boston College and was commissioned an ensign in the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. He was a retired chief of housing programs for the Department of Housing and […]
Alice Souza Ponte, 86, of Canton, died Wednesday morning, July 16, at Norwood Hospital after a brief illness. Born, raised and educated in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Silva) Souza. She was a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School, attaining high honors. Mrs. Ponte had been employed by […]
Anthony “T.T.” Michael LaMarca, 97, of Canton, died Thursday morning, July 10, at Norwood Hospital after a sudden illness. Born, raised and educated in East Boston, he was the son of the late Alfonse and Clorinda (Fevalo) LaMarca. A Canton resident for the past 40 years, he had also resided in Raynham and Dorchester. Mr. […]
Kenneth P. Gorman, of White Horse Beach, died Friday afternoon, July 4, 2014, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth after a lengthy illness. He was 93. Born, raised and educated in Watertown, he was the son of the late William and Jessie (MacAuley) Gorman. Mr. Gorman had resided in Brockton, Randolph, Avon and […]
Canton may be the first town in Massachusetts to move its local elections from the spring to November, but first it has to get approval from the state legislature. Usually local petitions are unimportant to other communities, but if this happens in Canton, other towns might ask to do the same, making this a dangerous […]
