The State Primary election is next Tuesday, September 9, and polls will be open in Canton from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Canton High School (precincts 1 & 6), Luce Elementary (precinct 2), Blue Hills Regional (precinct 3), and Kennedy Elementary (precincts 4 & 5). On the Democratic ticket, there are […]
After Ida Pappas graduated from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh with a double major in voice performance and music theater as well as music education, she wanted to begin her teaching career someplace other than where she had grown up. “I wanted to teach not in my backyard,” she said. “I wanted a different experience.” Pappas […]
Tomorrow marks the start of Labor Day weekend and with it comes the unofficial end of summer. But it’s also a time of new beginnings — especially in the world of sports — and a perfect time to check in on some of Canton’s many rising stars within the collegiate ranks. Looking back on the […]
The summer is drawing to a close, and many children and adults are beginning to anticipate the start of a new school year. Amidst all of the planning — purchasing supplies, registration materials, new clothes, arranging the logistics of the commute — don’t forget to make good use of your public library. What do children […]
Canton Youth Basketball recently completed its CYB Summer Hoop Camps at Canton High School. More than 60 boys and 40 girls took part in the week-long program. The boys camp was run by CHS boys varsity basketball head coach Ryan Gordy, and the girls camp was run by CHS girls varsity basketball head coach Jim Choquette. […]
On Sunday, August 3, Timmy Gutowski of Canton successfully completed the 35th annual Pan Mass Challenge, riding the 50-mile bike route from Wellesley to Gillette Stadium and back. Gutowski started out from Babson College with 600-plus riders and finished four hours later back at Babson amongst crowds of cancer survivors and families of victims, who […]
Richard J. Fitzgerald, 86, of Canton, passed away August 23 at the Hellenic Nursing Home. Born and raised in Newton, he attended Newton elementary schools and graduated from Quincy High School. Richard enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and served his country during World War II. He worked at the South Postal […]
Theresa L. Mahoney (Russo), 93, of Canton, passed away at home August 22 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was raised in Mattapan and attended Dorchester High School. She was a devoted housewife and mother and enjoyed water color and oil painting. Beloved wife of Matthew F. Mother of Diane T. Farrell […]
Ann Marie Johnson (Albanese), 69, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly at home August 22. Born in Weymouth, she was raised in Boston and attended Boston schools. She worked as a bartender for Jimmy’s Irish Lounge on Nantasket Beach and as a nurse’s aide at Evanswood Nursing Home in Kingston. She had lived in Plymouth for […]
Dear Editor: As a former resident of Pleasant Street, I respectfully disagree with Joe DeFelice’s conclusion that the proposed roundabout would be “a waste of money” (Man About Canton, August 21). I have followed the controversy regarding a proposed roundabout in Oak Bluffs for the last five years. Every conceivable argument against it was raised […]
