Did you know … According to a consultant’s recent report, the cost to reconstruct the Metropolis Skating Rink has increased to $10 million. The town has $3.2 million in insurance proceeds, which must be spent by February 2019. If it isn’t, then it goes back to the state. According to Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall, the town may be eligible […]
Did you know … Many New England cities and towns offer free summer evening concerts where you can listen to some good music and enjoy a hotdog or hamburger. The only requirement is that you bring a chair or blanket to sit on the ground. The Canton Parks and Recreation Department’s popular free summer concert series, […]
Did you know … Canton Recreation Director Liz Francis, her assistant Andrea Berardi, and the Recreation Commission are busy putting together Canton’s July 4th celebration. This year‘s event will once again be held at the Irish Cultural Centre off Route 138 on New Boston Drive. MAC met with Director Francis, who said that the festivities will begin at […]
Did you know … What is the Canton Helpline? It’s the number to call when Canton residents have no place to turn for assistance and support. The caring people on the other end of the line will help connect Canton residents with available resources and services. The Helpline can provide referrals to local social service agencies who can […]
Did you know … Thomas J. MacDonald of Canton, who goes by the nickname “Tommy Mac,” spent seven years filming himself at his workshop in Canton center and at the Draper Brothers building (and on many occasions with the assistance of Canton’s Al D’Attanasio) while he built fine wooden furniture. According to an article in the Boston […]
Did you know … Betsy’s Barbershop at 789 Washington Street will hold its third annual Buzz-Off, a fundraiser for the Joe Andruzzi (Up)Beat Cancer Foundation, on Sunday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of the proceeds, including tips, will go to the Andruzzi Foundation. This year, the Broccoli Brothers Band will play […]
Did you know … The Canton School Committee has applied to the Massachusetts School Building Authority to seek approval for the renovation or construction of a new Galvin Middle School. It has been estimated that the cost will exceed $100 million. It is also expected that the town will require a special election to exempt […]
Did you know … The top three scams that Americans receive most by phone, email, or regular mail are the following: 1.) Credit card offers that promise to greatly reduce your interest rate payment; 2.) Tech-support scams claiming your computer has a virus that only the caller can fix; and 3.) Travel schemes for which […]
Did you know … The Canton Lions Club will hold its 41st annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 25 (Palm Sunday), from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Canton American Legion Post 24, 950 Washington Street, behind Canton High School. Tickets are only $5 per person with a maximum of $15 per family. Proceeds […]
Did you know … Selectmen recently signed a $64,000 service contract with Bargmann Hendrie and Archetype to come up with plans and cost estimates to repair the Canton skating rink. It is hoped that the report will be completed in time for the annual town meeting in May. There is currently a bill on Beacon Hill that calls for the complete repeal of […]
