Did you know … Many New England cities and towns conduct 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 unless you want to sit on the ground. The Canton Recreation Department’s popular free Summer Concert Series […]
Update: Due to the threat of downpours associated with Hurricane Arthur, the Canton Recreation Department has rescheduled the town’s annual July 4th celebration and fireworks display to Sunday, July 6. The 47th annual road race, however, will go on as scheduled starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Canton Town Club. Tomorrow, July 4, is Independence […]
The BOKS fitness program celebrated the power of physical activity at its inaugural Active Kids Day, held on Saturday, June 14, at Reebok World Headquarters in Canton. The free event featured games, activities, musical performances, and an appearance by Olympic gold medalist and Massachusetts native Aly Raisman. Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images for Reebok
This coming Monday, July 7, the town of Canton will officially make the switch to a new automated trash and recycling program, and town officials have been hard at work trying to educate residents about the new service while also ironing out any last-minute wrinkles. One such wrinkle, involving the disposal of excess bulk items, […]
Canton Fire Chief Charlie Doody is urging the public to obey the law and “leave the fireworks to the professionals this year.” “Every summer we see the tragic effects of illegal fireworks use in our state,” said Doody. “In Canton, we have many instances of teens and young adults using illegal fireworks believing that they […]
After a string of construction delays spanning nearly three full years, a new state park at the former Canton Airport site on Neponset Street is just about finished and will soon be open to the public, according to officials at the Department of Conservation and Recreation. “Contractors are wrapping up the landscaping work now,” said […]
If you’re trying to help a relative or friend you see responding to dubious mail and telephone schemes, you’ve probably realized how tough it is to combat the unstoppable flood of “offers” they get. Maybe you’ve even wondered if the person you’re concerned about has been specifically targeted. In many cases, the answer is probably […]
Cornerstone at Canton, the town’s new 86-unit senior living community, held its official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 11. Located on Revere Street across from the former Plymouth Rubber site, Cornerstone will offer local seniors in Canton and neighboring communities throughout the Neponset Valley area “service-enriched assisted living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood,” […]
Alan R. Brooks, of Canton, 77, died Monday, June 23, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in South Boston, he graduated from Northeastern University and obtained a master’s degree from Boston University. Alan worked for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority as director of patron services, working closely with the members of “E” Troop Mass. […]
Francis J. Lydon, 85, of Canton, passed away at the Charlwell House in Norwood June 21. Born and raised in Milton, he graduated from Milton High School and Boston College and has lived in Canton since 1955. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and worked as a tech representative for Naval contractor […]
