Dear Editor: I would like to thank Susan Scheide for her letter printed in the November 20 issue of the Canton Citizen that essentially stated what everyone is thinking about the Pleasant Street rotary/roundabout. Who benefited from this project? I believe it is the selectmen’s purpose to represent the interests of the people of Canton. They […]
Selectmen on Tuesday agreed with the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and set new tax rates for the coming fiscal year (FY16). The approved tax rate for residential property effective July 1 is $12.82 per $1,000 valuation, and the new rate for commercial property is $26.36 per $1,000. The current rates are $12.87 and […]
Come explore your local history at the Canton Historical Society. This month, the society is paying tribute to its forefathers who helped make Canton what it is today. A lovely Christmas tree is on display with ornaments naming these families, such as the Shermans, the Dunbars, the Endicotts, the Reveres, the Gridleys, the Drapers, and so many more. […]
This coming weekend, the Canton Community Theatre will proudly present its 2014 holiday production, Little Women. The classic tale is based on a novel by Louisa May Alcott, which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. The Canton Community Theatre has continued to focus its holiday show on productions/stories that many of […]
As the holidays quickly approach and stress slowly creeps in, let’s take refuge in the timeless words of Francis of Assisi: “For it is in giving that we receive.” And although these deep words were meant for much more than material exchanges, let’s remember that giving — in all its forms — has its gifts. […]
November is a time for being thankful for many things — a time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be living in such a great time and place. December is a time of generosity, giving, and making memories with our loved ones. With the spirit of this season in mind, we at Living […]
Some teams save their best performances for when it matters most, and that was certainly the case this fall for the Ursuline Academy varsity volleyball team, which went on a magical run to the brink of a south sectional championship. Led by Canton residents Alexandra Erk Thompson, Niamh Sutherburg, Katie Murphy, and Jenny Weston, the […]
Shirle J. Shea, 90, of Scituate, formerly of Roslindale, passed away November 20 at Milton Hospital. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she graduated from Lind Bloom High School in Chicago. She lived in Roslindale for almost 50 years and later lived in Scituate before moving to Sunrise Assisted living in Braintree for the last […]
Francis “Frank” Keefe, 85, died on November 18, 2014, in Burlington. Mr. Keefe was born on June 12, 1929, in Hyde Park to parents Patrick and Mary Keefe. He was one of six children. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country from 1947 to 1949. He graduated from Boston College with a degree […]
Canton resident Sarah Healey, a senior goalkeeper on the Saint Michael’s College field hockey team, has been named to the Northeast-10 All-Conference Second Team after a stellar 2014 season. Healey teamed with fellow senior and NE-10 Goalkeeper of the Year Jackie Chisholm to form one of the most formidable goalie tandems in New England. Together […]
