Galvin Middle Schooler Avika Shukla proved that she knows how to S-P-E-L-L at the 39th annual Item Scripps National Spelling Bee Eastern Massachusetts Regional. The event took place at Lynn’s Veterans Memorial City Hall Auditorium, where Shukla
The retrial of Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman suspected in the January 2022 murder of Boston Police Officer and Canton resident John O’Keefe, will proceed next week as scheduled after the presiding judge on Tuesday rejected a bid by the defense to have the entire case thrown out based on claims of “extraordinary governmental misconduct.” […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the proposal to move our town elections from April to November to coincide with state and federal elections. While increasing voter turnout for town elections is a worthwhile goal, this change presents significant operational challenges that must be carefully considered before any decision is […]
Dear Editor: To the good people of Canton, as we approach yet another town election, I ask you who over the past 43 years has done more for Canton, has been more dedicated or made a more lasting impact to the success of our beautiful town than John Connolly? Respectfully, I ask you to present […]
Daniel B. Donahoe, known affectionately as Danny by those who knew him best, of Dorchester, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly on March 24, 2025, at the age of 42. Born on February 18, 1983, in Boston, Danny was a beacon of strength and kindness in the lives of all who had the pleasure of […]
Dear Editor: I attended the Select Board candidates forum a few weeks ago at the Canton Public Library and had the opportunity to speak with incumbent John Connolly afterward as I sought a better understanding about some of his remarks. Unfortunatley, I heard little clarity. At one point, tucked in a winding response to the […]
The Friends of the Canton Public Library are excited to announce the second annual Canton Public Library 5K Fun Run on Sunday, April 27. Hosted by the Friends, the race will support the library’s renovation and new park installation initiatives, known as the Next Chapter Library Fund. The 5K Fun Run is open to serious […]
Dear Editor: The war against men is alive and well in Canton. It’s on full display against John Connolly, the incumbent running for reelection to the Canton Select Board on April 8. The letter-writing campaign is in full swing, maligning one of the most decent, competent, and productive men to have served on the Select […]
Reports of rising tariffs and utility costs are beginning to impact the cost of the new Galvin Middle School building project as planners and town officials are creating what School Superintendent Derek Folan is calling “healthy contingencies” into the budget
Massachusetts-based golf technology company Pinned Golf has created The Caddie, a tablet for golfers who want to know the distance from their ball to the pin as they play. The Caddie was selected as the Best New Product in the New Product Zone at the 2025 Professional Golf Association (PGA) Show in Orlando in January. […]
