Dear Editor: Hashtag #1440 is trending. At least in Canton, thanks to Police Chief Helena Rafferty, who has affixed this hashtag to the back of police cruisers. It refers to the number of minutes that each of us is given equally every day. And the question Chief Rafferty is asking of her officers and of […]
Submitted by Jay Foley I am announcing my candidacy for the Canton Board of Library Trustees. Local libraries are one of the few institutions in a community that benefit residents of all ages. As a lifelong, avid reader, I appreciate and support how libraries serve diverse interests and groups and offer unfiltered access to books […]
Submitted by the Committee to Elect Chris Albert Chris Albert is excited to announce that he is running for a seat on the Select Board in the April 4 town election. A lifelong resident of Canton, Albert attended elementary and middle school in the town and his wife and two eldest sons are Canton High […]
Raquel Crowley, 52, of Canton, formerly of Milton, died peacefully at home February 24, 2023. Raquel was a graduate of Bridgewater State College, Class of 1992. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, exercising, and spending time at the beach. She had a long, successful career as a HR administrator. She enjoyed being a loving, kind, devoted mother […]
Dr. Ian Haviland Johnstone, 89, passed away on February 20, 2023. Born on January 9, 1934, he was the youngest of five children to Charles and Robina (Haviland) Johnstone of Chatham, New Brunswick (NB). There he developed his love of music and ice hockey. He studied music with his mother, the church organist in Douglestown, […]
Priscilla (Gavigan) McPhee Gibney, 94, of Wrentham, formerly of Canton, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, peacefully and with family. Her health began to decline in November of 2022. She faced her sudden onset of illnesses with strength and dignity and faith. Priscilla is predeceased by her husband, Richard McPhee, and her husband, Richard […]
