This stunning photo, captured by Jenn Rivers of Canton, was one of 25 finalists in the Friends of the Blue Hills summer photo contest. Online voting wrapped up last week and the winners will be announced tonight at the friends’ annual celebration at Fuller Village in Milton. Click here to see all 25 of the […]
Hansen Elementary School Principal Peter Boucher has been named one of Blue Hills Bank’s 2014 Hometown Heroes. Boucher was one of 11 individuals and one organization selected by an online voting process to be featured in the bank’s 2014 calendar. Along with this honor, each Hometown Hero will receive $1,000 from the bank for their […]
With a free home inspection by the Canton Fire Department, residents can receive a free survival kit that includes flashlights, a miniature radio, water, and other storm-related supplies. Seventy kits were made available to the town through the Federal Emergency Management Agency; as of Monday, September 30, 60 kits remained. Those interested can make an […]
Dear Editor: The fourth annual Scott M. Herr Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Wednesday, September 18, at Brookmeadow Country Club. We would like to thank all of the golfers and volunteers who attended the event as well as the following list of sponsors and contributors that made this year’s event such a success: AccuRounds, […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to voice my opinion on the town’s proposal to change the trash service. I am totally opposed to changing systems. I know people who have the system the selectmen are considering, and they hate it. Let’s keep what we have. It is not worth the savings. Cheaper is not always […]
Dear Superintendent James Quaglia: As a senior citizen residing in Canton, I would like to take this time to thank you personally for your ongoing efforts in allowing seniors to utilize the exercise room and equipment at the Blue Hills Wellness Center. Your extended hospitality, generosity, and thoughtfulness to us local seniors is outstanding. It […]
The Canton Board of Health will be holding flu clinics on the following dates: October 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Hall, 801 Washington Street October 21, 1-3 p.m. at the Senior Center, 660 Washington Street October 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canton Health Fair at Canton High School, 900 Washington Street (Any […]
On Saturday, October 19, Extreme Field Day will be held on the beautiful fields of the Irish Cultural Centre, located at 200 New Boston Drive (off Route 138) in Canton. Obstacle course races are sweeping the country. They offer a fun and exciting new way to get outside to have fun with your friends and […]
Explore all things autumn at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum’s Fall Festival on Columbus Day weekend, October 12-14. Fall is a time of tremendous change in the natural world. Millions of birds, from swallows to eagles, begin a southbound journey that will take some of them beyond the edges of the continent. Researchers at the […]
Boston-based Life is good held its fourth annual festival fundraiser last weekend at Prowse Farm in Canton. The two-day celebration of music and optimism featured three stages of nationally known musical talent, hands-on games and interactive arts activities. The event drew approximately 25,000 people and raised over $1 million for the Life is good Kids […]
