Richard Henriksen, of Canton, passed away on July 29, 2025, at PAM Health Hospital in Stoughton. Born in Norwood, Richard’s life was a testament to the values of service and camaraderie that he held dear. Growing up in Canton, Richard’s early years were filled with the love and support of his family, laying the foundation […]
Dear Editor: What is that smell in the air hovering over Canton and wafting through the 100-degree heat? Could it be all the rotting food waste that has been sitting curbside in our garbage cans baking in the sun since July 1? While the Teamsters strike against Republic Services is the cause, what really is […]
The Canton Conservation Department invites the public to an upcoming community meeting on the Ward Well Master Plan project, with a virtual session scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and an in-person session on Thursday, July 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Canton Public Library. […]
Catherine E. Nicholson, 92, of Canton, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 21, 2025. Catherine worked for Marshalls in Canton for over 15 years. She also previously worked at Regal Press in Norwood and Cumberland Farms in Canton. She was an active member of the Canton Senior Center. She was […]
The family of Robert James Small sadly announces his passing on July 15, 2025. Born in Hanover, PA, Robert was the son of the late Francis W. Small and Lorena G. (Zartman) Small Sentz. After moving to Golden, CO, where he graduated high school, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served on the […]
Pamela J. Borges, 70, of Middleboro, formerly of Somerville and West Roxbury, died peacefully on July 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late James and Christine Pashko. Devoted wife of the late Edison L. Borges. Loving mother of Alexandra Borges and her partner, Christopher Silva Jr., of Taunton. Sister of Ted Pashko of […]
The ‘Move the Vote” campaign, which garnered widespread support at the April town election and in a follow-up vote at this year’s Annual Town Meeting, received another major boost on Tuesday when the Canton Select Board voted unanimously to send a draft home rule petition to Town Counsel Paul DeRensis for review before submitted it […]
Petty Larceny, a Tom Petty tribute band, performed in front of the Rodman building earlier this month as part of the Canton Parks & Recreation Department’s free summer concert series. The series continues over the next three Wednesdays with performances by the Cactus Gang (July 30), the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Little Lies (Aug. 6), […]
Fire crews from Canton and several surrounding towns converged on the driveway of a home on Hemlock Drive on Saturday evening to battle a fully involved hybrid Jeep fire that also threatened the home as well as two other nearby vehicles. According to Fire Lt. John Hutchinson, the initial 911 call came in from a […]
Saturday, August 9 will be a busy day in the Canton area with two different family-friendly festivals scheduled for that afternoon. Just over the Canton/Sharon border at Crescent Ridge Dairy, the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office and the Sharon Police Department are once again teaming up to host their popular Summer Safety Fest, which runs from […]
