Seattle was as far away from Canton as the man had been, and here he stood at the meeting point between the great transcontinental railroads and the great trans-Pacific steamship lines. Here was the gateway to an unforgettable journey to unexplored territories in Alaska. This was the life of Winthrop Packard, who explored the Arctic […]
The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in Canton celebrated its 20th anniversary with team members, guests and members of the community on Wednesday evening, September 23, with an event that generated over $1,200 for Canton Youth Hockey. During the anniversary event, guests enjoyed a spirited game of trivia and participated in a commemorative ceremony that honored the […]
It was a great week for CHS senior runner Catherine “Cat” Song as she set a new course record while helping the girls cross country team defeat Milford (25-34) for its first meet win of the year. Song also finished 10th overall in the Reebok Canton 5K on Sunday and was the first female runner […]
Editor’s note: The following is the last in a series of profiles on Canton’s golf courses. The series wraps up with a look at Blue Hill Country Club, an upscale private club and 27-hole golf course located on Pecunit Street. With its historic and stunning golf course, upscale amenities, and championship pedigree, Canton’s Blue Hill […]
The Neponset River Watershed Association, the town of Canton, and several other communities in greater Boston will send representatives to an information meeting on October 19 at Canton Town Hall to discuss the impacts of new and potentially burdensome federal storm water regulations. Several communities, including Canton, have joined a consortium to oppose the regulations, […]
Fall has officially arrived at Pakeen Farm on Elm Street. The farm is open to the public Thursday through Sunday throughout October and offers a pick-your-own pumpkin mini maze as well as hot apple cider, homemade mini donuts, fresh apples, and apple pies. For more information, go to www.pakeenfarm.com. See this week’s Canton Citizen for more […]
Did you know … A recent article in the Boston Globe by Paul Kandarian highlighted Donald Rodman, 84, of Canton, and his charity, “Rodman Ride for Kids.” Don founded Rodman Ford in Foxboro in 1961 and started Rodman Ride for Kids in 1991. According to the article, the charity has raised more than $100 million […]
The search for a missing Canton man ended in tragedy earlier this week when the body of John C. Cash, 59, was discovered near the Canton Viaduct on Tuesday, October 6. According to a statement posted by Canton Police on the department Facebook page, Cash’s body was located at approximately 1 p.m. on Neponset Street […]
The wins kept coming for the Canton High varsity volleyball team last week as the Bulldogs improved to 5-0 in division play and 8-1 overall with consecutive road victories over Milford, Stoughton, and Sharon. The red-hot Bulldogs, whose lone loss to date has been to a 9-2 King Philip squad, has only played a single […]
Lighting designer and director Scott Clyve has worked with some of the biggest celebrities in the world, including A-listers such as Angelina Jolie and Harrison Ford. Last month, Clyve created the lighting for one of the best known but perhaps most humble personalities of them all, Pope Francis, during his visit to Philadelphia. ESM Productions […]
