Did you know … According to the Canton Department of Public Works (DPW) Water Division, the town of Canton has a distribution system of over 128 miles of water mains with more than 6,600 service connections, 1,100 fire hydrants, five storage tanks, and two pump stations. Canton uses an average of 2.5 million gallons of […]
Did you know … State wildlife officials are proposing another deer hunt in the Blue Hills over six days in November and December to cull deer from the 7,000-acre reservation. This year’s proposal would allow 117 shotgun hunters, and for the first time, 23 archery hunters during each two-day segment for a total of 420 […]
Did you know … This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Milton-Hoosic Club in Canton. The club is one of the 100 oldest in the United States and is the result of a merger between the Milton Club, established in 1891, and the Hoosic-Whisick Club, established a year later in 1892. The original holes […]
Middle school, grades 6, 7 and 8, is tough for almost everyone. It is a time for boys and girls when hormones, social pressure, and insecurity collide; but the worst part of this time is the bullying that goes on in the schools. Bullying is very serious and must be recognized and stopped as soon […]
Did you know … Canton’s new town administrator, Charles Aspinwall, recently signed a three-year contract to succeed Bill Friel, the retiring longtime town administrator, whose last day of work is June 30. Friel served as Canton’s administrator for the past 25 years. Aspinwall, who lives in Sharon, has an extensive background in municipal services. He […]
Editor’s note: The information pertaining to the FY17 school budget has been updated since the June 9 print edition. Did you know … The fiscal year 2017 school budget received a 5.01 percent increase over the current budget and was backed by the Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and town meeting voters. It added […]
Did you know … Betsy’s Barbershop in Canton, with owner Betsy Freshman, will be hosting a fundraiser for the Joe Andruzzi (Up) Beat Cancer Foundation on Sunday, June 5, from 12-4 p.m. Betsy’s Barbershop at 789 Washington Street will hold “Haircuts for Hudson,” a $12 buzz cut where 100 percent of the proceeds, including tips, […]
Did you know … The Pastene Company, recognized by its bright yellow and red product labeling and its popular kitchen ready canned tomatoes, is headquartered here in Canton off Route 138 in a 50,000-square-foot office and distribution center. The Pastene business was started in 1874 by Luigi Pastene and his son, Pietro Pastene, and it […]
Did you know … Tori McClain, a Planning Board member for the past three years, abruptly resigned with two years still remaining on the five-year seat she won as the only candidate in 2013 when then incumbent Gary Vinciguerra withdrew his papers at the last moment. A native of Tennessee, McClain has been a resident […]
Did you know … The Boston Mutual Company is in the process of planning to construct a new hotel with 138 rooms and a “top-line,” 6,000-square-foot restaurant on a three-acre parcel situated off Royall Street between its company and the Reebok headquarters. The project has the backing of all the corporate abutters as well as […]
