By Darcie Fisher Seven Canton Public Schools students have been recognized with 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. They competed against students from across New England at the regional level. Five of the students received awards in the art category, while two were honored in the writing category. Submissions were based on originality, technical skill, […]
Susan E. Walker passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on October 10, 1948, in Boston, she was the loving daughter of Russell and Jean King. Susan’s life was one of creativity and dedication to her family. Raised in Hyde Park, Susan attended Hyde Park High School where she […]
Thomas William Crowe of Canton, died unexpectedly on February 7, 2025. Born in Dorchester on September 28, 1961, he attended St. Gregory School and Boston Latin School. He was an Eagle Scout from Troop 66. Tom graduated from Bentley College with a business degree and worked for many years at John Hancock Insurance/Manulife. He was […]
Melissa L. (Merchant) Kirk, age 53, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, after a courageous journey with breast cancer. Melissa is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Peter Kirk, and their two wonderful daughters, Abigail and Rebecca Kirk. Melissa leaves behind her parents, John and Mary (Sullivan) Merchant, and […]
Galvin Middle School eighth grader Grace Starr will join peers from across the state as Canton’s Project 351 ambassador. Founded 15 years ago, Project 351 is a statewide nonprofit organization that represents all 351 communities in the commonwealth and ignites leadership, development, enrichment and impact through youth service campaigns. Project 351 held its annual kickoff […]
Dear Editor: Approximately half of all Canton votes cast in the November 2024 presidential election were mail-in ballots. Many voters don’t know that if you filed an application for mail-in ballots at any time during 2024, it was only good for elections in 2024! And unlike in 2024, voters will not automatically receive an application […]
The state’s highest court on Tuesday denied an appeal by Karen Read’s legal team to have two of the charges against her dismissed on double jeopardy grounds, clearing the way for her retrial beginning April 1. Defense attorneys had made the case that Read — who has been charged but continues to proclaim her innocence […]
The league title-winning streak is likely to end at five for the CHS girls ice hockey team after the Bulldogs lost a 2-1 heartbreaker to a talented King Philip squad Saturday night at Metropolis Rink. The win for the Warriors preserved their perfect record (6-0) in Hockomock League games this season, while the Canton girls […]
Margaret Elizabeth (Keleher) “Bonnie” Nally, 85, of Norwood, formerly of Canton, passed away on February 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Nally. Devoted mother of Kathleen P. Nally of Norwood, Maryellen R. Forde and her husband, Declan, of Franklin, Patrick J. Nally of Foxboro, and Susanne Nally of France. Sister of Daniel […]
Donald Francis Beurman, 93, of Dedham and Naples, FL, died peacefully February 7, 2025. Donald was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Navy. He worked for many years as a Westwood High school teacher. Don enjoyed running, mountain climbing, hiking, camping, swimming, playing bocce and darts. Don was a world traveler and a […]
