Francis W. Quinn, 86, a longtime resident of Canton, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. Born on May 12, 1938, in Boston, he was the son of the late Francis and Margaret (Fleming) Quinn. Frank was the beloved husband of Ellen T. (Crotty) Quinn for 59 years. A devoted father, he leaves behind his […]
Jane Stringer, of Canton, died June 24, 2024. She was 97 years old. Daughter of Gertrude Waterfield of Canton and Robert Waterfield of England. Devoted wife of the late Raymond Stringer. Sister of the late Ruth Cooke. Loving mother of the late Charles Stringer and his late wife, Maureen. Survived by her sons Roy Stringer […]
Dear Editor: The voters of our town will soon be asked to authorize the building of a new Galvin Middle School with a total cost, hopefully, of $241 million. Of that total, the state has pledged to reimburse us $72 million, leaving the taxpayers of Canton to come up with $169 million. This is no […]
Dear Editor: I am writing in support of the Galvin Middle School project. Fiscal responsibility is a key driver of why this project needs to move forward now. Every year the Massachusetts School Building Association (MSBA) selects districts to be part of a cost reimbursement program. Canton Public Schools applied for this program and was […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to you as a parent, a citizen, and an educator in regard to the upcoming Galvin Middle School project and vote. I would like to highlight the importance of approving this proposal as it is not just wanted, but needed. It is not something that should be done, but has […]
Dear Editor: Unfortunately, retired seniors on fixed incomes and lower-income citizens will carry a heavy burden to pay for the Galvin Middle School given the recent inflation impact over the past two years! The Galvin Middle School is a worthy project to pursue, but extensive add-ons, including an 800-seat auditorium ($15 million), a playground field […]
With chilly New England winters approaching, a warm coat is more than a comfort — it’s a necessity. Mayer Realty Group of Compass is proud to once again partner with Coats for Kids and Families to help ensure that every child and adult in our community stays warm this winter. Mayer Realty is collecting new […]
A parent recently approached me and asked if I would consider writing a column to alert parents to a particularly cruel scam that directly targets teenagers, often boys. Many parents may not be aware of this scam. I was not. When I started looking into it, I learned that it’s become so widespread and so […]
On Saturday, both Canton High cross country teams traveled to the Wrentham Developmental Center to compete in the Hockomock League Championship meet. When all of the results were tallied, the lady Bulldogs came away with the silver medal, posting an impressive team score of 77. Only Oliver Ames was better (38), with Franklin finishing in […]
Jonathan Arata finds that being a Freemason is very rewarding. In the six years since he joined the Blue Hill Masonic Lodge, he has developed strong relationships with his fellow Freemasons, or “brothers,” as he says, and has risen in the ranks all the way up to Master, the top position. His inauguration to the […]
