Did you know … MAC recently received an interesting call from Dr. Nelson Batchelder, and with his permission, MAC shares his story. When the town demolished the old Elijah Morse mansion on Washington Street back in the 1950s to make way for the new Canton High School, Dr. Batchelder and Phil Nutt, the caretaker of […]
Did you know … James Halley, Class of 1961, president of the Canton High School Alumni Association, is asking CHS alumni to support their annual fundraising efforts by contributing to the only legitimate 501c(3) nonprofit organization for Canton High School. For a tax-deductible contribution, make a check payable to Canton High School Alumni Association and […]
Did you know … At midnight on December 31, 2014, an old and decrepit Father Time, representing the year 2014, will finally meet his demise. For some, it will be a happy passing, while others will be sad about it. For many, it is a time to make a lot of New Year’s resolutions, most […]
Did you know … Canton’s Civil War “Infantryman” has been restored and is now back on its original pedestal in front of Memorial Hall. The statue was donated to the town of Canton by philanthropist Elijah Morse in 1890 and was placed inside Memorial Hall and used as a drinking fountain. Water would pour from […]
Did you know … It seems that all five selectmen are in lockstep with one another on all decisions. MAC would like to see at least one of them vote in opposition so that residents can at least have a dissenting view. It’s hard for MAC to understand how all five selectmen voted to approve […]
Did you know … In recent years, across Massachusetts and the town of Canton, we have witnessed a dramatic drop in the number of people who vote. Thirty years ago, 80 percent of Massachusetts residents turned out to vote in the November election. This year, in a tight governor’s race, that figure dropped to only […]
Sunday marks the 73rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which took place on December 7, 1941, and precipitated the United States’ entry into World War II. Did you know … There were 96 ships in the navy yard. Of these, the Japanese sank or damaged only 18, and 11 were back in […]
Did you know … Canton High School will face Stoughton High School in the classic Thanksgiving Day matchup tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Memorial Field in Stoughton. Each year, MAC publishes some facts, figures, and trivia from the Canton-Stoughton rivalry that started in 1926. So here we go for this year: The Canton-Stoughton rivalry is […]
Did you know … Another summer is gone, leaving nothing but memories; and the fall season is well upon us with its cooler weather. There is a lot to look forward to in the fall. The colorful fall foliage, Halloween, Thanksgiving feasts, weekend football games, trees devoid of leaves, and of course, the drudgery of […]
Did you know … Two years ago, the state approved electronic billboards along Massachusetts highways. The town of Canton has allowed one on Route 95 in the Shawmut Park area off Dedham Street. The sharp looking, well-lit digital display is generating revenue for the town. However, MAC wonders if the town has approved any regulations […]
