Dear Canton community: It is with profound gratitude that we wish to express our sincere thanks for the overwhelming support we have received over the past few months. The multiple tragedies and losses of loved ones in the town of Canton since the beginning of the year has been unbelievable and the hearts of many […]
Barbara I. “Sally” Coelho (Bretto), 88, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, and Canton, passed away June 11 at Windsor Skilled Nursing in Yarmouth. Born in Wareham, she graduated from Wareham High School and worked for Peter Paul Candy Co. for many years. She was a devoted grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her […]
Marie “Violet” Picozzi (Smigliani), 90, of Stoughton, passed away June 10 at the Ellis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Norwood. Born in Italy, Violet came to the United States with her family at the age of 4. She was raised in Hyde Park and attended Boston Public Schools. Mrs. Picozzi was a former member of […]
Scott D. Yeomans, 52, of Canton died unexpectedly at home June 9, 2016. Scott was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1981, and worked as a carpenter for Local Union #218. Loving son of John E. Yeomans of Middleboro and his late wife, Bernice C. (Scanlon). Devoted father of Benjamin and Matthew Yeomans […]
Scott D. Morgan, 47, of Canton died June 9, 2016, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with long-term illness. Scott was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1987. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1992 with a BS in computer science and worked as a computer consultant for the […]
Caroline E. Lindquist (Weaver), 96, of Canton, formerly of Milton, died peacefully June 8, 2016, with her family by her side. She was a longtime devoted member of the Canton Congregational Church. She directed the children’s choir and the senior choir until her retirement at age 90. She was active in many local women’s groups […]
The following was written by CHS sophomore Amanda Romano for her Journalism & Publishing class. Final exams began this week and will continue until Tuesday, June 21. You’ve heard of being sent to hell and solitary confinement. Now be prepared to be sent to the last week of high school — finals week. Teachers cram an […]
This coming Sunday, June 19, as families around the world celebrate the fathers and father figures in their lives, the Canton community will gather at Windsor Woods field to celebrate the life and legacy of one of their own, Thomas J. Gunning, a dedicated community member and an adored father of three. Gunning, a lifelong […]
On Thursday, May 26, thanks to the generous funding of the Canton Alliance for Public Education, the eighth grade students at the Galvin Middle School, along with the Canton Honor Guard; the fifth grade students and teachers from the Hansen, JFK, and Luce schools; family, friends, and the Canton community celebrated Memorial Day with speeches, […]
The Canton School Committee plan to reach out to other school boards and the Massachusetts Association of School Committees before deciding whether they should take a public stance on the state ballot question proposing the legalization of recreational marijuana in the commonwealth. The ballot question, which will likely go before voters in November, has been […]
