On Saturday, November 15, Crossfit Homebase in Canton will host a “Barbells for Boobs” event to help raise money for breast cancer research. The public is invited to participate in this special workout — no Crossfit experience is necessary. Participants are asked to donate $20, with all proceeds going to Barbells for Boobs, a non-profit organization […]
On Saturday, October 11, a group of local softball enthusiasts braved the cold and rainy weather to take part in the inaugural Bill Curry Memorial Softball Tournament, a six-team, single-elimination competition held at Devoll and Fallon fields. Organized by Bill Curry Jr. and Paul Casey, the tournament celebrated the legacy of Curry — a longtime […]
Margery L. Hanson, 87, of Milton, formerly of Sharon and Walpole, passed away November 8 at the Harrington House in Walpole. Born and raised in Sharon, she graduated from Sharon High School. After living most of her life in Sharon, she moved to Walpole and most recently has lived in Milton for the last three […]
Frances M. Crocker, 89, of Stoughton, passed away on November 6, 2014. Beloved wife of the late David C. Crocker. Devoted mother of David C. Crocker Jr. and his wife, Paula, of Sharon, and Susan M. Brockway and her late husband, Thomas, of Brockton. She is also survived by her sister Helen Canavan of Hyde Park, her […]
Concerned about the public’s initial reaction to their newest mixed-use redevelopment proposal, the owners of the Plymouth Rubber factory site on Revere Street have adjusted their timeline with the goal of reaching the hearts and minds of Canton voters by the annual town meeting in early May. Needing a two-thirds vote for zoning approval and […]
The Canton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the person or people who are responsible for damaging the Kennedy School athletic fields last week. The fields were extensively damaged by a vehicle. Police have few clues and are asking the public to report any suspicious activity that may have been observed […]
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 […]
Riding high after a strong third-place finish in a crowded Davenport Division, the CHS boys soccer team traveled to Walpole last week in search of a postseason upset — and they nearly pulled it off, battling the defending Division 2 south champions through two overtimes before losing on penalty kicks 2-1. Entering as the No. […]
Canton history came to life on Veterans Day, November 11, as the town returned its Civil War soldier to its rightful place in front of Memorial Hall. Gifted to the town in 1890, the seven-foot-tall, cast-zinc statue known as Infantryman had been badly damaged as the result of a teenage prank in 1968 and was […]
School Superintendent Jeff Granatino informed the School Committee last week that he has reluctantly begun the process of searching for a replacement for Hansen School Principal Peter Boucher, who tendered his resignation a few weeks ago. Boucher, who is popular with parents and staff, has accepted an offer to be the athletic director at Milford […]
