January 4, 2023 Q. What is being negotiated? A. The Canton School Committee, Superintendent Derek Folan and the Canton Public Schools leadership team have been negotiating new contracts with the Canton Teachers Association (Unit A and Unit E) since December 2021. The existing contracts, which ran through Aug. 31, 2022, remain in effect until new […]
The following is the latest installment in an occasional series by Rich Carrara spotlighting the sacrifice and heroism of Canton veterans who were killed in action. The man discussed below was the author’s brother. *** Ernest D. Carrara was born on January 7, 1924, in Canton, Massachusetts. He attended Canton High School and received his […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee Holiday season is a time for family, friends, and making memories. It’s also a busy season for shopping, decorating and baking — which can lead to a lot of extra trash. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, American households generate roughly 1,000 extra pounds of waste. That’s according […]
By Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty The men and women of the Canton Police Department are hoping that Canton residents, business owners and passersby in general have noticed the decorations at the police station this holiday season. Although meant to be a festive, non-denominational display, there is significance to the chosen decorations. On this 10th […]
Submitted by Jan Haughey In a revival of a popular pre-COVID holiday tradition, Canton residents of various faiths came together on Sunday evening, November 20, to express their gratitude for one another and affirm the power of community at an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held at the Congregational Church of Canton. Making its return after a […]
By Cathy Smith, Brookwood Farm Board President Brookwood Community Farm (BCF), in its 17th year as a nonprofit community farm, has been fulfilling its mission to serve local communities, ensure individuals have access to healthy, affordable food in underserved neighborhoods, and work with hunger relief organizations. With cooperation and permission from the Massachusetts Department of […]
Last Tuesday was a good day. No, I am not talking about candidate wins or losses. Everyone has their own opinion of those. I spent Election Day as a poll watcher at an urban New Hampshire precinct. I’m talking about process. Given the campaign season drama and hyped prognostications of how the day might play […]
By Ray DiPasquale, Massasoit Community College President In recognition of the National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8, I’d like to share some resources for individuals who are first in their family to attend college, along with some personal thoughts and experiences. At Massasoit Community College, we are committed to providing services for students to […]
The planting of American flags at the graves of veterans at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne takes a lot of motivated people. Paul Monti passed away on August 26, 2022, at the age of 76, and his passion was Operation Flags for Vets.
By Bernard Mendillo ~ This will be the first time I’ve seen Romeo and Juliet on stage. I don’t know how in the world that’s possible, but I’ve only seen two of the more than 35 film adaptations that have been made — 1968 with Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, and 1996 with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio. So this is going to be a treat!
