James J. Crowley, of Marysville, California, formerly of Canton, died on August 6, 2012. Jim was the husband of the late Mary Evelyn Crowley, the love of his life for more than 30 years. He was the son of the late Joseph and Jeannette Crowley of Canton. He enlisted in the Navy during World War […]
This stunning photograph of a baby bird in the Blue Hills Reservation, taken by Jean Lewis of Canton, was one of two runners-up in the Friends of the Blue Hills’ “We’re in it Together” online photo contest. Both Lewis and Chris Magyar of Norwood received a free REI backpack, while the first-place winner, Chris Riley […]
The Paul R. Matthews Foundation is pleased to award four grants to programs benefiting the entire town of Canton. This year, the foundation received an outstanding number of applications for grants and was very selective in choosing recipients for funding. After carefully reviewing all entries, the foundation’s committee members decided on four programs that best exemplify […]
Laurie Kane Burkhardt of Canton recently joined Modera Wealth Management, LLC as a financial advisor. In her new role, she works directly with clients to identify their financial objectives, develop and implement planning strategies, and monitor their progress in achieving their investment and financial goals. Burkhardt attended Harvard University as an undergraduate and received her […]
The Canton 14-year-old American team won the Hockomock Summer Baseball championship by defeating a tough Franklin team 3-2 in Franklin. Canton pitchers Patrick Vartanian (five innings) and Rob Carmody (two innings) combined to hold Franklin to only two runs. Canton’s first two runs came in the second inning on a two-out single by Griffin Jerrier. Franklin fought […]
The Canton American Legion Post 24 baseball team honored four departing players and celebrated the team’s 2012 achievements at a recent awards dinner held at the Canton Town Club. The team finished the season at 10-12, good for sixth place in the District 6 West Division standings and just seven points shy of the final […]
Take advantage of the Canton Water Department’s Appliance Rebate Program during the Massachusetts tax-free weekend this Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12. Get $100 for replacing a toilet that uses 3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) or more with a WaterSense-labeled toilet that uses 1.28 gpf or less. The replacement toilet must be on the […]
Dear Editor: As the parent of two children in the Canton elementary school system and as a professional health coach, I am extremely concerned by the attitude of members of the School Committee regarding the implementation of the new Department of Public Health rules regarding school snacks. I believe that the School Committee is missing […]
Donald J. Keefe, 82, of Canton, died Wednesday morning, August 1, 2012, at Epoch of Sharon after a lengthy illness. A longtime Canton resident, he was born in the Roxbury section of Boston to the late John and Isabelle (McLaughlin) Keefe. Mr. Keefe was raised and educated in Canton, graduating from Canton High School where […]
On Wednesday, July 11, the Post 24 American Legion Band performed a free concert on the lawn in front of Canton High School — one in a series hosted by the Recreation Department throughout the summer. Due to the increased risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the remaining concerts (August 8 & 22) will be held indoors […]
