Did you know … The town of Canton offers the Senior Citizen Tax Credit Program to Canton senior citizens. Applicants for the program must be residential property owners in the town and also be 60 years of age or older. The program affords seniors the opportunity to work for the community in various specific, temporary, […]
The debate over whether to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in Massachusetts has kicked into high gear in recent weeks as voters in Canton and across the commonwealth continue to mull the pros and cons of the proposed ballot initiative in the run-up to the November 8 state election. Ballot Question 4, submitted by the […]
Round one went to Stoughton on Friday night as the rival Black Knights stormed out to a commanding 42-7 third quarter lead at Memorial Field and held on for the 20-point victory despite Canton’s improved play in the fourth quarter. The two football rivals will meet again at Stoughton’s Sarno Field for the annual Thanksgiving […]
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in consultation with the Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the Massachusetts Environmental Police and the Massachusetts State Police, has approved the 2016 Deer Management Plan for the Blue Hills State Reservation. The 2016 deer hunt, which will take place over the course of four days, is a continuation […]
The Luce Elementary School had the largest rate of improvement in the most recent round of standardized testing, with Jen Henderson, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, reporting significant gains in English language arts and math scores, particularly in grade 3. Henderson credited the efforts of Luce Principal Robie Peter and her staff, especially in […]
The Galvin Middle School held its annual wellness-based fundraiser, Fit-4-Fund$, on Thursday, October 6. Students and staff members took part in a variety of outdoor activities, including a student vs. faculty tug-of-war. The event enables the school’s parent/teacher organization (CAPT) to maintain curriculum-based programming and enrichment opportunities for students in all grades. See this week’s […]
The Canton High girls volleyball team has been rolling right along this fall with seven match victories in eight tries — including five in a row — to lead the Hockomock Davenport Division as they approach the halfway point of the season. But when the Bulldogs take the court next Thursday against Oliver Ames, the […]
Mary E. Ayer (Joyce), 83, of Canton, passed away October 1 at Season’s Hospice in Milton surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, she graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School in Jamaica Plain. Mary previously worked as the assistant treasurer for the Volunteer Cooperative Bank in Boston. She has lived in […]
Jeffrey Francis “Jeff” Gallahue passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Rooney Gallahue, son Thomas and daughter-in-law Kathryn Gallahue, adoring daughter Joanne Gallahue, son Patrick Gallahue, and cherished grandchildren Andrew and Brynn Gallahue, all of Canton. Brother of Elaine Schembari of Scituate, Joan Pavidis […]
Robert “Bob” Minder, 64, of Canton, passed away on September 29, 2016, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Bob moved to Boston to pursue a career in education. For more than 34 years, he was an inspiration to students and shared his tremendous passion […]
