To the editor: After reading the July 31 “Man About Canton” column, I am compelled to correct some slightly twisted insinuations and perceptions alleged by the author of that column. I happen to be what is considered a “master teacher” — a teacher with a master’s degree (which is required), have plenty of continuing education […]
Did you know … The state legislature recently made some major changes that will affect all housing authorities throughout the state of Massachusetts. By a vote of 145-4 (House) and 38-0 (Senate), a bill was approved changing the regulation of local housing authorities. The main provision requires that one of the five members of the […]
Selectmen were met with a firestorm of criticism from residents of Pleasant and Bolivar streets Tuesday night as residents claimed that they were not properly notified about the recently approved roundabout (rotary) project. A group of six residents, speaking during the public comment period of Tuesday’s selectmen’s meeting, said the project would not solve traffic […]
Canton’s young soccer hopefuls experienced a taste of World Cup action during Canton Soccer School, held July 28 to August 1 at CHS. Now in its 21st year, the popular summer camp attracted hundreds of players, counselors and volunteers for a “fun week of soccer and friends.” Special guests this year included New England Revolution […]
Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton will provide all of its students with Chromebook laptops, by grade, over a three-month period in the fall of 2014, Superintendent James P. Quaglia and Principal Jill M. Rossetti have announced. “By Thanksgiving
Last Saturday morning, Siobhaun Johnson was standing at the edge of the driveway of her Messinger Street home when a woman who was driving past slowed her car and rolled down the window. “I love your little campaign,” the stranger called to Johnson. The little campaign to which the woman referred is Johnson’s solution to […]
Avery Morgan, 14, joined Cub Scouts in first grade and is presently a Life Scout. He has one more rank to go — that of Eagle Scout. “My father was an Eagle Scout,” he said recently. “I want to become an Eagle Scout.” Eagle Scout is the highest rank in scouting. To achieve that honor, […]
It’s been another fun-filled summer at Canton Academy, Canton Public Schools’ popular summer enrichment program for students in grades K-8. The program, now in its 10th year, offered classes on a wide variety of topics, including arts and crafts, robotics, theater, and much more. Michelle Stark photos
The Canton Fall Classic road race will celebrate its 26th year on Sunday, October 26, offering more than $2,400 in cash and merchandise prizes. Registration is now underway for the Fall Classic’s 10K and 5K competitive distances, and for the one-mile Fun Run. The race begins at 10 a.m. (Fun Run at 9:45 a.m.) at Temple Beth […]
Victor M. Pozza, 79, formerly of Canton, of Bourne, passed away from a heart attack August 2 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born and raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Boston Latin and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He was a self-employed contractor for many years before retiring. He has lived in Bourne for the last […]
