We trace the arc of the seasons across the years, and the old adage quickly points out that the more things change, the more they remain the same. Looking back at Canton exactly 100 years ago, the year 1911, the observer is struck with the normalcy of life and the fact that things really don’t […]
As the plane descended, I saw the spectacular coastline and mountainous region that make Hong Kong a destination of such natural beauty. This was my first time in Asia and hoped it would be one of many. Fifteen hours later
Cindy Poshkus is the new co-director of the Canton Food Pantry, taking over from Mary Ellen Hudner, who left the volunteer position last week after six years of service. Carolann Browne will continue as the other co-director. Poshkus heard about the opening from her neighbor Maureen Harriman, who is the treasurer of the Canton Area […]
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, recently announced the opening of its newest property in Canton. The four-story, 98-suite hotel is owned by Benderson Development Company, Inc. and managed by Buffalo Lodging Associates. General Manager Bill Hines has been in the hotel industry for 28 years. “While designed for extended-stay […]
A proposed expansion project by Harbar LLC, a Canton-based tortilla manufacturer, was among 14 projects recently approved by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for participation in the state’s Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). The EDIP is an investment tax credit program for businesses. In 2009, Governor Deval Patrick, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg […]
Amy Berardi got her real estate license in October and put it to work nine days later when she joined Jack Conway, Realtor’s Canton office. The choice was far from random. Her mother, Ellen Euse, has been a champion sales agent at Conway-Canton for 31 years. “I grew up around real estate, so it was […]
DID YOU KNOW … The year 2011 is finally coming to an end, and we will soon be entering the new year of 2012, and MAC hopes it will be a good year for all of you. It is interesting to note that with the end of 2011, we find that gasoline prices are now […]
Over 170 people attended the Canton Council on Aging’s 26th annual holiday party, hosted by Rich D’Attanasio and the Canton Town Club on Wednesday, December 14. The seniors enjoyed lunch provided by Centerfield’s and live entertainment from the Dixie Diehards. Photo 1: Selectmen Avril Elkort, Sal Salvatori, Bob Burr and Victor Del Vecchio Photo 2: COA Outreach […]
Dear Editor: How sweet it was that Attorney Glen Hannington sponsored the Christmas party at Hagan Court. Thirty-two seniors enjoyed meatballs, sausages, ziti, salad, cake, cookies and ice cream, served by 9-year-old Cole Braconi, as Santa popped in to give a gift to everyone. We were grateful that Selectman Avril Elkort attended. Glen and Louise […]
Junior captain Nick O’Connor and the Canton High boys’ hockey team kicked off the new season with a bang last week, coming all the way back from a 3-1 deficit on the road to sneak past familiar foe Newburyport 4-3 at Graf Rink. The two teams have quite a history together, having squared off in […]
