Dear Editor: As a resident of Wall Street in Canton, I am signed up for all of the town-wide emergency notifications, both by phone and email. On Thursday, October 9, there was apparently some blasting that occurred in the town. I had no knowledge of this. When I got home that day, my dog watcher […]
Dear Editor: The American Beverage Association, a group based in Washington, D.C., that represents big beverage companies, has already spent $5 million to defeat Question 2 in November. That is an outrageous amount of money from an outside group swooping in to buy our votes. They are only interested in their profit margins, not our […]
This coming Wednesday, October 22, the question of whether the Canton school community is truly a welcoming and inclusive one — a sensitive and highly charged topic that lies somewhere at the intersection of race, class, and identity — will once again take center stage when noted civil rights expert Dr. Richard Cole returns to […]
On Thursday evening, October 23, Canton High School will host its second annual showcase night for students in grades 6-9 and their parents. More than 70 clubs and teams will host presentations in the CHS gymnasium from 6-8 p.m. Back by popular demand, the showcase will feature an open house format and will highlight all […]
As Joe Bagley speaks, his passion for archeology flows. Standing in front of an overflowing room, Bagley looks the part of an archeologist — rugged boots, tough pants, and a boyish smile. The audience hangs on his every word. This is the Friends of the Blue Hills’ 35th anniversary meeting, and the city of Boston […]
In 2013 the Canton community was rattled when lifelong resident and former Canton High School star athlete Billy Cravens was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Friends, family, and neighbors immediately rallied around Billy and his wife, Rosey. Despite the outpouring of support, ALS claimed Billy’s life in April. On Thursday, October 23, Rosey Cravens […]
The CHS golf team improved to 9-3 with two home wins against a pair of strong opponents in the Hockomock’s Kelley-Rex (Large School) Division. Three members of the team also competed in the Hockomock League individual championships held at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. The Bulldogs’ two wins last week came against Franklin 159-170 […]
The Canton Historical Society will hold a brief lecture followed by a workshop on the care and preservation of glass plate negatives at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, in the Community Room of the Canton Public Library. The program will be run by Fred Mirliani of the Photographic Preservation Society. Volunteers are needed to […]
Joan MacIsaac has a very clear image from her childhood of her father, John. “My dad had oatcakes after dinner with cheese or butter and dried fruit, like raisins or dates,” she said. “And a glass of milk.” MacIsaac’s mother, Effie MacLellan MacIsaac, who grew up on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, learned how to […]
The CHS girls varsity soccer team had its best week of the season, scoring nine goals in two games en route to beating Sharon 4-0 and Attleboro 5-0 last week at home. In the Sharon game on September 30, Tessa Cudmore led the way with two goals while Sarah MacQuarrie and Hailee Duserick added one […]
