Canton resident Anita Wassersug and her friend Elmo invite you to join them on Sunday, May 19, for the 38th annual Optimism Walk hosted by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). The walk, which raises much-needed funds for Parkinson’s research, will take place from 12-2 p.m. at Bowditch Field, 475 Union […]
After nearly two years of legal wrangling, public discussion, and rampant speculation, the question of Karen Read’s guilt or innocence will be decided once and for all by a jury of her peers in a trial that commences on Tuesday, April 16 in Norfolk Superior Court. What follows is a summary of everything we know […]
In a major vote at Tuesday night’s meeting, the Canton Select Board, with newly elected member Trish Boyden in attendance, voted 3-2 to keep Republic Services as the town’s trash and recycling service provider for the next five years. The contract will take effect July 1. Waste Management, the nation’s largest trash and recycling company, […]
Despite a driving, cold rain, about 90 CHS students assembled in front of the Rodman building last Wednesday around noon to pour frigid water over their heads. The event was an Ice Bucket Challenge, following the well-established pattern of raising money for and spreading awareness about ALS. Coordinated by CHS career counselor and teacher Ed […]
After a stretch of wet weather forced back-to-back cancelations, the CHS baseball team had a good shot to play both games this week with Taunton and Stoughton due to visit Tuesday and Wednesday. Prior to that point the Bulldogs had played just one game — their season opener April 1 at North Attleboro. But they […]
By Darcie Fisher The Canton High School Visual Arts Department is pleased to announce that six students have been recognized with Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the longest running awards competition in the country for creative teens. In the art categories, Hannah Isaac was recognized […]
By Larry Overlan Well done, citizens of Canton! Thirty-four percent of registered voters cast ballots on April 2. This exceeded the previous year by more than 2,000. So much for those advocating for changing the date for town elections due to low turnout. Spaced-out dates for elections allow voters to consider the issues regarding the […]
Thomas H. Miller, Jr. of Canton, formerly of Milton and South Boston, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, after courageously battling lengthy illnesses. Tom was born on December 20, 1940, and raised in South Boston, being one of six children of the late Thomas H. and Florence (Grafton) Miller. For 32 years Tom was […]
Natalie M. Lutkus, 105, a lifetime resident of Canton, died peacefully in her sleep at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canton on Monday, April 1, 2024. Natalie was married to the late Bernard Lutkus of Canton and was the sister of the late Lillian Bacigalupo and the late Charles Cirello. She graduated from […]
The cost of healthcare is an often-discussed topic, especially in election years. A huge medical bill that insurers refuse to pay — or worse, a collection of such bills, resulting in catastrophic expenses threatening a family’s financial stability — are, unfortunately, not unusual subjects of media coverage. With the American system of paying for healthcare, […]
