More than 950 students, parents and community members turned out for Canton’s inaugural STEAM Exposition, held Monday evening, May 20, in conjunction with the opening of the PreK-12 Annual Spring Art Show. The event featured over 30 interactive exhibits and booths, with representation from local corporations as well as Canton students and teachers. Children of […]
On Saturday, May 11, the Hockomock Film Festival held its annual Awards Day at Stonehill College. WGBH documentary filmmaker and former BU professor Gino Del Guercio hosted the event, which offered awards in the genres of documentary, drama, music video, and PSA. To enter, one simply needs to be a resident of one of the […]
The Howard Johnson’s in Canton, located at the foot of the Great Blue Hill on Turnpike Street, was the prototype for many of the restaurants from 1940 on. Click here to read more on the history of the Canton Ho Jo’s.
The 23rd annual Boston Irish Festival will be held this weekend, June 7-9, on the grounds of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England, located at 200 New Boston Drive in Canton. This three-day extravaganza of “all things Irish” will feature continuous live music, dance, sports, shopping, food, and demonstrations of language, arts, genealogy, and […]
Dear Editor: On behalf of the entire John F. Kennedy Elementary School and CAPT (Canton Association of Parent and Teachers), we would like to extend a huge expression of thanks to the local community for support of our annual “An Evening For Education” fundraiser, held on May 17. The proceeds from this fundraiser enable us […]
Vincent J. “Jimmy” Cammarata, 89, of Canton, formerly of the North End, passed away June 1 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Boston, he attended English High School and Northeastern University. He was a Marine Corps veteran of WWII. He previously worked as a clothing manufacturer for Girltown and was the owner of Cameron […]
The coaches and staff at Metro South Gymnastics Academy would like to congratulate Stephanie Milne, 15, of Canton, for winning the all-around title at the Massachusetts USAG Level 8 state championships. She then went on to place third in the all-around at the Level 8 regional championships. Milne also rounded off her performance with a […]
Jean F. Jorgensen (Miscewiez), 90, of Canton, passed away May 28 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born in Boston, she was raised in Hyde Park and graduated from Hyde Park High in 1940. She previously worked as a secretary for Maloney Insurance in Dedham, Charles Patrone Insurance in Hyde Park, and for Lamb […]
Albert P. Zaniboni, 88, of Canton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Boston, he was raised in Hyde Park and graduated from Hyde Park High. After his senior year he enlisted in the Army during WWII and landed on Omaha Beach during the […]
William J. “Ginty” Wiederhold Jr., 67, of Canton, passed away May 23 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was a lifelong resident of Canton where he attended St. John the Evangelist School and graduated from Canton High School. He went on to serve in the Army during the […]
