Today we get our news from so many sources. In a world of almost instant access to information, we can turn to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, all of which closely follow conventional news outlets. News is so “now” that within moments of a recent police chase from Brockton to Canton, which ended at the infamous […]
Canton’s revamped yard waste and household bulk center opens tomorrow, April 1, and will remain open year round with winter hours to be determined, according to DPW Superintendent Mike Trotta. Located at the former Pine Street landfill, the facility will not only accept yard waste, but residents will now be allowed to bring bulk furniture […]
The South Area Jewish community will join hands on Sunday, April 10, in a joint Social Action Mitzvah Day embraced by temples and other Jewish organizations in Canton and surrounding communities. The CHAI South Area Temple Collaboration represents many of the temples, synagogues, and Jewish organizations in the South Area who have united across denominations […]
The Canton sixth grade girls basketball team followed up a truly remarkable season with a historic finish, capturing the Division 1 state crown at last weekend’s Massachusetts State Tournament at Governor’s Academy in Byfield. The Canton girls, led by coaches Michelle Gallery and Brian Cerruti, went 4-0 at the two-day tournament, bringing their final season […]
Patrick F. McDonald, 57, of Canton, passed away March 21 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Cambridge, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in 1976 and Providence College in 1980. He worked as a salesman for the family business, Matt J. McDonald Co., in Boston for several years. Patrick was […]
Dorothea E. Adams (McCloskey), 93, of Easton, formerly of Sharon, passed away March 18 at Brockton Hospital. Born in Boston, she was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School. In her younger years she worked in the maintenance department of State Street Bank in Boston before retiring to raise her family. […]
Mrs. Joan T. Hommel, 89, of Canton, formerly of West Roxbury, died March 17, 2016, after a brief illness. Devoted wife of William J. Hommel Sr. Loving mother of Edward W. Hommel and his wife, Bella, of Nova Scotia, John G. Hommel and his wife, Valerie, of Boston, Nancy M. Donoghue and her husband, Daniel, […]
Robert G. Drinan, 61, of Newton, passed away March 16. Born in Boston, he has lived in Newton for the past eight years and previously lived in Dedham and Canton. Beloved brother of Corinne Cobb of Canton. Uncle of Melanie Cobb and her fiancé, Ed Wormald, of Stoughton. Relatives and friends invited to attend a […]
Vincent A. Crowley, 79, of Canton, died March 15, 2016, after a brief illness. Vincent was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was also a retired engineer for the commonwealth of Massachusetts and an avid bridge player … Order a digital subscription to access the full version of all obituaries.
Did you know … Massachusetts license plates are made in prison. If you ever wondered about Massachusetts auto license plates, you may be interested to know that they are all made by prisoners at the MCI-Cedar Junction prison in Walpole, where they have been making them since 1920. Approximately 4.8 million Massachusetts plates are currently […]
