The Canton Cultural Council has set an October 15, 2012 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According to council spokesperson Kathy Fox Alfano, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Canton, including exhibits, festivals, workshops and lectures. The […]
Boston magazine named Canton High School as one of the best public high schools in Massachusetts in its September 2012 issue, ranking number 45 out of the top 50. Boston magazine crunched the numbers in an exclusive ranking of the 50 best public high schools within the greater Boston area, all 230 of them. Rankings were based […]
The Social Awareness Group at Orchard Cove brought United States Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren to speak to Orchard Cove residents on Thursday, August 30. Professor Warren spoke briefly and then took questions from the audience. The ballroom was filled to capacity. (Above) Warren greets Orchard Cove resident Sid Heller (background: Bernard Redmont and Ida Grodofsky).
Spend a fun and educational morning with the Chai Jewish Center in preparation for the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. This coming Sunday, September 9, the Chai Center will host a Jewish New Year Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the brand-new Metro South Gymnastics Academy facility, located at 255 Revere Street in Canton. […]
Bank of Canton will donate funds through its “Change that Makes Sense” program to Canton Pop Warner Football during the month of September. Bank of Canton has a coin counting machine at the 557 Washington Street branch in downtown Canton. The coin counting service is free for Bank of Canton customers, and non-customers are subject to […]
Kathleen Gildea (Eastwood), 86, of Canton, passed away September 4 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in Andover, she attended Punchard High in Andover and Choate Memorial Nursing School in Woburn. She worked as a secretary in her husband’s dental office for many years. She was a former member of Catholic […]
Daniel C. Callahan, 67, of Canton, passed away September 3 at Beth Israel Hospital. Born in Chelsea, he was raised in Dorchester and attended St. Patrick’s School and Cathedral High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked in the computer department for the Massachusetts State […]
Warren R. Bradley, 85, passed away September 3 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston Public Schools and was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was a member of the Boston Police Department for many years before retiring and was the co-founder of the BPPA. Beloved husband […]
Joseph E. Rudy Jr., 53, of Canton, passed away August 31 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Born in Boston, he was raised in Avon and attended Cardinal Spellman High School. He has lived in Canton for the last 19 years and worked as a warehouseman for Shaw’s Supermarket for 22 years. Beloved husband of Cynthia A. […]
Leonard D. Lawrie, 84, of Norwood, formerly of Canton, passed away August 30 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School and was an Army veteran of WWII. He worked as a foreman at Plymouth Rubber for many years before retiring. He was an avid Red Sox fan and […]
