Dear Friends of Brookwood Farm: Over the past 20 years, Brookwood Community Farm, a nonprofit working farm located on Blue Hill River Road in Canton, has become an important local resource. Folks from communities around the farm have benefited from passive and active learning through a working farm on public land and by the increased […]
Howard Hanson, a cherished patriarch and decorated World War II veteran, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. Born on April 27, 1925, in Canton, Howard’s life was marked by dedication to his country, his family, and his love of music. Howard’s journey began in the small town of Canton, […]
Patricia DeLello, a cherished soul whose life was marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at Beth Israel Hospital in Needham. Born on August 26, 1938, in Boston, she lived a full and vibrant life that left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who […]
Geoffrey Berardi, 67, of East Falmouth, passed away Wednesday morning, November 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. A former Canton resident and CHS graduate, Geoff was an avid fisherman and lobsterman, passionate about his garden, and a fantastic cook. Geoff was the “go-to” guy when something needed to be fixed and had helped […]
The juvenile suspect in last Monday’s shooting at the Lamplighter Village apartment complex is facing a long list of charges — including several felonies — in connection with the alleged crime. In addition to attempted murder, the 16-year-old suspect has also been charged with aggravated assault and battery with serious bodily injury, assault and battery […]
After more than four decades of combined service, veteran Library Trustee Betty Chelmow has announced that she will not seek another term in the April 2026 town election. First elected to the Library Board of Trustees in 1977, Chelmow served for 13 consecutive terms, including serving as chair during the previous renovation of the library […]
The atmosphere was electric at Canton’s Ponkapoag Rink on Saturday as the CHS boys varsity hockey team out-dueled Archbishop Williams with a strong third period to collect their second victory of the young season in front of a raucous home crowd. The 3-1 win was also their second in as many seasons against the Bishops, […]
The other day, a friend told me how her daughter, now 26, recently learned something about health insurance. After graduating from college and taking a full-time job at a regional office of a multi-national foods corporation, this young woman had stayed on my friend’s family medical insurance plan (which has somewhat preferable benefits) until she […]
By Michael Chmura Canton resident Anneke Tabachnikoff shared memories of her childhood in Nazi-occupied Netherlands — and the quiet courage of her non-Jewish parents who helped Jews survive the Holocaust — during a recent program at Orchard Cove, a Hebrew SeniorLife community. Speaking to more than 100 residents, Tabachnikoff recounted a childhood marked by war, […]
Kerry (Fitzwilliam) Brosnihan of Austin, Texas, formerly of Natick, passed away peacefully on December 16 at the age of 56, after a long and courageous, six-year battle with colon cancer. Kerry’s doctors at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston worked tirelessly to treat her illness and were able to give her more time with her […]
