Phillip F. Corbett, 65, of Canton, a retired real estate developer, died peacefully of natural causes in his home January 6, 2015. Phil loved his family and friends, especially entertaining everyone at his lake house, where “it never rains on our vacation.” He was most at peace enjoying a cup of coffee at sunrise and […]
Did you know … James Halley, Class of 1961, president of the Canton High School Alumni Association, is asking CHS alumni to support their annual fundraising efforts by contributing to the only legitimate 501c(3) nonprofit organization for Canton High School. For a tax-deductible contribution, make a check payable to Canton High School Alumni Association and […]
Selectman Sal Salvatori, elected to the board when it expanded from three to five members in 2004, announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in the April 7 town election. The announcement comes less than a week after School Committee Chairman Cindy Thomas informed her board that she would also not seek re-election this […]
No one was hurt following a one-car accident in which the driver hit the side of the Hillside Pub, located at 2 Royall Avenue, on January 6 around 2:30 p.m. Fire Lt. Greg Woodbury said the accident damaged a side door leading to the bar area. The restaurant closed for the day and a carpenter […]
The following is an excerpt from “Sound the Alarm,” the latest installment of True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau. The article tells the story of the Ponkapoag Fire Station and the current efforts to memorialize the firefighters through the preservation of the station’s original bell. … The building was dedicated […]
The CHS boys swim team improved to 4-1 on the season with a 90-83 win over Ashland last week while the girls team (now 2-2) lost 103-77, with many of the races decided by a tenth of a second. In the boys’ meet, head coach Lori Mooney noted there were many tight races and a […]
Saint John the Evangelist School announces its annual Father-Daughter/Someone Special Dance. All community girls in pre-kindergarten through grade 8 are invited to attend on Friday, January 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the St. John Parish Center, 696 Washington Street in Canton. Tickets may be purchased in advance only at St. John School for […]
