Did you know … This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Milton-Hoosic Club in Canton. The club is one of the 100 oldest in the United States and is the result of a merger between the Milton Club, established in 1891, and the Hoosic-Whisick Club, established a year later in 1892. The original holes […]
Hundreds of residents gathered in front of town hall on Monday night to remember the recent lives lost and reaffirm the idea that “every life counts.” The vigil, which was organized by Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, emphasized peace, tolerance and unity as officers and town officials stood side by side with residents of diverse backgrounds. Michelle […]
An explosive week of violence and unrest has reignited a national dialogue on race and policing in this country, and the conversations are happening right now, from the biggest cities to the smallest towns — including here in Canton. Tensions reached a fever pitch late last week after the fatal police shootings of two black […]
In an effort to address speeding and traffic concerns on Ridge Hill Road, selectmen voted to approve a ‘no right turn’ at the intersection with Wentworth Road that takes effect as soon as the DPW installs the sign. At a public hearing Tuesday night, selectmen heard from many Ridge Hill Road residents who said they […]
A call to the police station for erratic driving on Green Street led to the arrest of a Boston man on motor vehicle theft charges on Sunday, July 10. Police received the call around 2 p.m. and dispatched Officer Tim Taylor to the scene. Taylor ran the license plate and discovered that the car had […]
Senator Brian A. Joyce (D-Milton) announced two upcoming public meetings to discuss the 2016 White-Tailed Deer Management Plan for the Blue Hills State Reservation. Staff from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Department of Fish and Game (DFW) will review outcomes of the 2015 controlled hunt and preview the proposed deer management plan […]
Donald M. Stapleton, Sr., of Canton and Mashpee, passed away July 1 at Norwood Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chelsea, he was raised in Roxbury and graduated from Commerce High School in Boston and attended Northeastern University. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Donald has lived in Canton since […]
Rita A. McCabe, 90, of Canton, passed away June 29 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in Boston, Rita graduated from St. Margaret’s High School in Dorchester. She worked as a confidential clerk at Boston Edison for many years before retiring in 1985. Rita was a devout Catholic and a longtime […]
Michael Daniel Altfillisch, Jr., 64, son of the late Michael D. and Louie C. Altfillisch of Canton, passed away at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on June 29. He was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1969, held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from UMass Amherst, and most recently […]
Linda C. Yarosh, 67, passed away on June 27 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Scituate by her late grandmother Lena Russo and father Anthony Russo. Beloved mother of Dianna Yarosh and Paul of Stoughton, Eric Yarosh and his wife, Jessica, of Canton. Also survived by […]
