Man About Canton: Summer Concerts
By Joe DeFeliceDid 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, held on the front lawn of the Marilyn G. Rodman Administration Building, kicked off last night with the Canton American Legion Band and continues with Southbound Train on July 17; Ronnie Lewis and the Expedition on July 24; The Cactus Gang on July 31; The Leafmen on August 7; and Jumpin’ Juba on August 14. So remember, pack your chairs and blankets for a night of fun for the whole family. In the event of inclement weather, call 781-821-5030 or visit www.cantonrec.com. A suggestion from MAC: In the event of bad weather, concerts could be moved to an indoor facility such as the Canton Senior Center or the Canton Public Library conference room as many other south shore towns do when inclement weather is forecasted.
Meanwhile, the outstanding Sunday evening big band/swing concerts in Norwood are once again at the bandstand in the town park at the intersection of Nahatan and Washington streets. Their concerts began on Sunday, July 7, and continue every Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. through August 25, rain or shine. Additionally, the town of Milton has a Wednesday evening concert series from 6-8 p.m. at its Baron Hugo Gazebo in front of the town hall at 525 Canton Avenue. Their concerts run through August 16.
The Canton American Legion Post 24 is having a membership drive for veterans of Vietnam, Grenada, Persian Gulf, Desert Storm, and Cessation of Hostilities as determined by the U.S. government. If you or any veterans you know fall into one or more of these categories, please stop by the Legion to fill out a membership application.
According to a recent article in the Canton Citizen, Canton police officer Angela Gulla donated her horse and her equestrian skills for some police community service events. The Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children donated space to board the horse.
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Canton High School freshman Suraj Ramanathan finished 13th out of 100 ninth grade participants at the National K-12 Chess Championship held this past winter in Orlando, Florida.
Women make up 19 percent of the Air Force, 18 percent of the Navy, 14 percent of the Army, and 8 percent of the Marines.
According to 2015 U.S. census statistics, nearly 74 percent of Massachusetts’ estimated 328,000 veterans are age 55 or older, with the bulk of them serving during the Vietnam War.
According to a recent article in the Boston Globe, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization has dwindled from 2.3 million members in the 1990s to around 1.3 million members today. Similarly, the American Legion has fallen to 2.2 million members from approximately 3.3 million just after World War II.
TaxAct raised its hourly starting wage to $13 per hour. Amazon raised its hourly wage to $15 per hour for its U.S. employees.
Boston rap legend Jaysaun, 47, whose real name is Jason Rosenwald, is a graduate of Canton High School.
The Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, will be getting $2.8 million in improvements. According to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, the money comes from the sale of the city’s Winthrop Square garage.
According to the IRS, the average refund for this year’s tax filing season was $2,833. Last year, the average was $2,864.
On July 15, the Boston Red Sox will be recognizing the 2019 Canton High School boys hockey team during an on-field pregame ceremony honoring this year’s Division 2 state champs.
The time you need to do something is when no one else is willing to do it, when people are saying it cannot be done. –Mary Berry
This is all for now folks. See you next week.
Joe DeFelice can be reached at manaboutcanton@aol.com.
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on Jul 13 2019. Filed under Featured Content, Man About Canton, Opinion.
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