The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. This week’s entry by Adam Naddaff-Slocum was selected as the winner in the Middle School Nonfiction category. Since summer is approaching, I want to share something with you that […]
The Canton American Legion Post 24 baseball team ended the 2014 season on a high note, beating playoff-bound Holbrook 1-0 in a rain-shortened, six-inning game. Canton finished the season in sixth place in the nine-team East Division of District 6 with a record of 11-12. Kevin Powers, a rising junior at Canton High School, pitched […]
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is requiring Canton and other communities serviced by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to prohibit non-essential outdoor water use between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through October 1. Handheld hoses are still permitted during this period. Selectmen Chairman Victor Del Vecchio said the water restriction comes because […]
Former Canton Conservation Agent Robert Murphy is facing state ethics charges and some potentially hefty civil penalties for “repeatedly violating” the conflict of interest law while he was employed by the town, the State Ethics Commission alleged last week. The charges, which are detailed in an “order to show cause” that was filed by the […]
DPW Superintendent Mike Trotta outlined the paving schedule and the details of the rotary redesign for Pleasant Street over the remaining weeks of the summer. Paving and the replacement of manhole covers, which began last week from Washington Street to Sherman Street, is continuing and should be completed by next Tuesday or Wednesday, July 30 […]
A question was recently posed on Facebook that asked, “What would you consider the Golden Era of Canton?” There were only a handful of answers. Sarah Titus answered, “Now. Schools are great, streets are clean, seniors getting a new clubhouse, new walking trails at the eyesore airport, good things happenin’!” But of course, my answer […]
The Order for the Preservation of Indian Culture (TOPIC) held its 38th annual Pow Wow June 28-29 at Prowse Farm, located at the foot of Great Blue Hill. The event featured traditional Native American ceremonies, dancing, drum and song, numerous crafts and vendors, and education on the customs and life of Native American culture. The […]
Walter J. Ryan, 88, longtime Norwood resident, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2014. Born in Lowell and raised in South Boston, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Margaret V. (MacAleer) Ryan. Mr. Ryan proudly served his country in World War II with the U.S. Army. He worked for Veterans Services […]
Earl R. Coutu, 90, of Sharon, passed away July 12 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was raised in Hyde Park and attended Boston Public Schools and Bryant & Stratton. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Boston Police Department from 1947-1980, retiring as a lieutenant. […]
Lowell Hanson, 88, formerly of Sharon, of Milton, passed away at the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood July 11. Born and raised in Sharon, he graduated from Sharon High School and was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a mechanic at Taylor’s Garage in Sharon for many years. He […]
