Julie Ann Whalen, 54, of Canton, passed away on August 30, 2025. Born on October 19, 1970, Julie was described by all who knew her as gentle, thoughtful, and loving. She was a woman whose presence was a gift to all who met her. With a ready smile and a kind word, Julie made the […]
The Canton Farmers Market held its annual Back to School Day on Sunday, August 23, on the front lawn of the Rodman building. Close to 900 customers turned out for this special edition of the market featuring meet and greets with Canton school leaders, entertainment by Boston-based mobile DJ group A Trike Called Funk and […]
The Article 30 Bylaw Modernization Committee invites the public and all committee members to an upcoming roundtable discussion to gather input on how to modernize the bylaws related to annual and special town meetings. The goal is to create a more efficient and effective process for the entire community. The first of two public input […]
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the commonwealth this year, involving a woman in her 70s who was exposed in Middlesex County. Additionally, another mosquito sample collected in Canton tested positive for WNV — bringing the total to three for the year. […]
Sheriff Patrick McDermott and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the sheriff’s HOPE Center and Wey of Life Peer Recovery Center, are excited to announce that rising local music star Justin Clancy will headline the Norfolk County Recovery Fest on Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Braintree. Clancy, who […]
As the search begins for a new permanent police chief, the town of Canton is asking residents for their input through a new online survey. The short survey, consisting of six questions, asks about the leadership qualities that residents would want to see in the next chief and about the most important issues facing the […]
Canton Electricity Choice prices will decrease beginning with September meter reads because of a recent regulatory change. Under the town’s contract with the program’s electricity supplier, Constellation, prices can change in rare cases like this. Canton Electricity Choice offers three options, and prices for each will decrease by .27 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh): * Canton […]
Canton photographer and illustrator Rita Stuopis has been busy this summer capturing the flora and fauna found in Canton and surrounding towns. (Above) A wood duckling and a painted turtle meet on a basking rock in Bolivar Pond. To view more of Stuopis’ impressive collection of nature photography, or to order prints, calendars and other […]
June A. Cash (Sheppard), 99, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully August 16, 2025. June worked for Plymouth Rubber in Canton for over 25 years. She loved vacationing in Dennisport, Cape Cod, and Newport, Rhode Island with her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Paul F. Cash. Loving mother of Eileen […]
Margaret M. “Snooky” Walsh (Peters), 86, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton. Snooky’s greatest love was her family and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Walsh. They were married for nearly 45 years until Ed passed in […]
