Betsy’s Barbershop hosted its third annual Buzz-Off event on Sunday, May 20. In exchange for a donation, guests received a buzz cut and a t-shirt with all proceeds going to support cancer research through the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. Andruzzi, a former New England Patriot and Super Bowl champion, stopped by to help out with the […]
Six Chair Productions announced the addition of Trampled by Turtles, Martin Sexton, Joseph, and The Ghost of Paul Revere to the lineup for the third annual Festival at the Farm, presented by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs at Prowse Farm in Canton September 15-16. Festival at the Farm will feature two stages of nationally known […]
Last year the CHS varsity softball team won just one game all season and then opened the 2018 campaign with three consecutive lopsided losses. But with an influx of talent and energy from a strong freshman class and good leadership from the seniors, the lady Bulldogs have turned their season around and can now look […]
Edward V. Puopolo, 89, of Dedham, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully on May 22. Beloved husband of the late Carole (Collins) and the late Frances (Arena). Loving father of Edward V. II of Taunton, Roslynne Malonson of FL, Kimberly A. Larcom of Bridgewater, Robert E. of Wellesley, Stephen E. of Tewksbury, and Brian E. of […]
A customer recently made an appointment to speak with me. A woman in her 70s, she had a home equity line with a big national bank and she’d used it wisely for many years. Her home equity line was coming up for renewal in 2019 and the interest rate was going to be increasing quite […]
With a unanimous vote at Wednesday night’s annual town meeting, Canton voters authorized a rezoning of the former Cumberland Farms property on Dedham Street, paving the way for the development of a Topgolf entertainment and restaurant venue that would add significant revenue to the town’s tax roll. Sponsored by the Board of Selectmen with support […]
By the slimmest of margins at last Wednesday’s final session of annual town meeting, Canton voters approved an all-out ban on the retail sale of marijuana, outlawing recreational marijuana establishments in all zoning districts within the town. With a two-thirds approval needed in order to amend the zoning bylaw, the article just squeaked by with […]
The Canton High boys lacrosse team is headed to the postseason after outdueling nonleague Abington 11-2 at home last Friday. The win also gave the Bulldogs a measure of revenge against a Green Wave team that ended their chance at a playoff berth in last season’s finale. This time, Canton left no doubt who the better […]
The Canton Health Department held its annual Summer Fun and Safety Fair last Friday evening at Pequitside Farm. Hosted in conjunction with various town departments, the free event featured educational exhibits, safety demonstrations, games, activities, a bicycle helmet giveaway and much more. See this week’s Citizen for more Summer Safety Fair photos by Michelle Stark. Special […]
David Ingram spent much of his life researching Colonel Richard Gridley. And as far as Canton’s famous citizens go, Gridley stands alongside Paul Revere and Roger Sherman when it comes to American Revolutionary superstars. Gridley played significant roles in King George’s War, the French and Indian War, and the American Revolution, and yet he remains […]
