As the mail arrived at the town clerk’s office, one letter stood apart from the rest. The dispatch was postmarked from a small Bavarian village. And as Gail McHugo slit open the envelope, a simple typed note began a journey into Canton’s history that few know about today. “More than 100 years ago,” the letter […]
Until very recently, conservative savers used to be able to earn 5 percent — or a lot more — safely, conveniently and locally with one-year certificates of deposit (CDs). People willing to go out a little longer could do even better. And it wasn’t just older savers who went with CDs. People who had money […]
Business and community leaders from the Canton area will “do a little time and a lot of good” to help save and improve the lives of people fighting muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up fundraising event. Jill Rossetti, principal of Blue Hills Regional Technical School, was one of the […]
Upcoming Games Boys Ice Hockey (9-2-1): Jan. 23 at Oliver Ames (Asiaf) @ 4 p.m.; Jan. 30 at Franklin (Pirelli) @ 4:30 p.m. Girls Ice Hockey (5-5-1): Jan. 27 at Hingham (Pilgrim) @ 6 p.m.; Jan. 30 vs. Duxbury (Shea) @ 8 p.m. Boys Basketball (2-8): Jan. 26 at Attleboro @ 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 29 vs. Milford @ 6:45 p.m.; […]
When you meet JC Tetreault, one of the first things you learn about him is that he doesn’t just like beer. He loves it. And it’s not just the taste of the hops and malt hitting his taste buds that brings a smile to his face. Tetreault is passionate about creating beverages that smoothly deliver […]
In a span of three days next week, Canton residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on two of the town’s most prized public amenities — Reservoir Pond and the soon-to-be constructed Paul Revere Heritage Site. On Wednesday, January 27, at 7 p.m., the Paul Revere Heritage Commission and the Revere Building Use Committee […]
Irene M. Lawrence, 82, of Canton, formerly of Hyde Park, died January 17, 2016, following a brief illness. Daughter of the late Burton and Margaret Taylor (Concannon). Devoted mother of Linda M. Lawrence and her partner, Susan O’Connell, of Boston, Paula J. Lawrence and her spouse, Luanne E. Witkowski, of Boston, David P. Lawrence of […]
The Canton High girls basketball team had a tremendous week, earning its first two wins of the season and coming close in another contest against a tough league opponent. The team is now 2-7 as it approaches the midway point of the regular season. The most impressive game of the week came at home against […]
Let’s talk about so-called “designer dogs.” Some people also refer to them as hybrids. A hybrid is a cross between two different species, not two different breeds, so that’s a complete misnomer. I know there are plenty of “doodles” and “poos” of all varieties in Canton. And I’m sure they’re lovely, sweet pets. I’m equally […]
By Police Chief Ken Berkowitz Last week, I witnessed one of the greatest events in the history of Canton High School. It was a sports moment that will rival Bobby Witt’s successes in the Major Leagues, Steve Rooney’s Stanley Cup, or the NCAA hockey championships won respectively by Joe and Kevin Rooney. For a long […]
