Dear Editor: When 45 years ago we chose to bring up our three children in the charming town of Canton, it was because of the “country like” living with lots of open space. Through the years we have seen many open fields disappear and the trees come down so that by the time my grandson […]
National and local experts on school safety issues — ranging from violent intruder defense strategies and protecting schools from explosives to the more subtle violence of bullying in cyberspace and in middle school — came together with more than 150 local educators and police at Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey’s 2012 School Security […]
Paul B. Thomas, 87, formerly of Canton and Westport, of Walpole, passed away October 19 at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood. Born and raised in Clayton, NY, he graduated from Duke University and graduated from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. He served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1963, during World War […]
Frank M. Pearson, 90, of Canton, passed away October 17 at High Gate Manor in Dedham. Born in Sweden, he was raised in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School in 1941. He was an Army veteran of World War II and has lived in Canton since 1951. He worked for Westinghouse for many years […]
Paul J. Cleary, of Canton, passed away October 17, 2012. Beloved son of the late James F. Sr. and Florence E. (Miller) Cleary. Loving brother of Beatrice Cleary, Rita Cooper, James F. Cleary Jr., and Florence O’Donnell, all of Canton, Joseph Cleary of Stoughton, Ronald Cleary of North Attleboro, and the late Evelyn Cleary, John […]
The entire Canton High School community, including students, faculty, and support staff, took part in a memorable “lip dub” video shoot on Thursday, October 4. The video was funded by a grant from the Paul Matthews Foundation and directed by CHS senior Dan Sheehy. To view the CHS lip dub video, go to www.vimeo.com/51366716.
The library will host a free financial literacy seminar on Wednesday, October 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Presented by Robert LoRe of Early Investors Inc., the seminar will show you how to pay down student loans or other debts while saving for the future. The recession of the last few […]
Bank of Canton has donated $5,000 to enable the Canton Little League to purchase a new electric scoreboard with remote control for Duggan Field on Pecunit Street. “Bank of Canton is proud to support such a tremendous organization,” said Stephen Costello, bank president. “The positive impact Canton Little League provides to our local youth is vital […]
Eleanor T. Russo (Trupasso), 89, of Canton, passed away October 15 at New England Sinai Hospital. Born in Everett, she was raised in Revere and graduated from Revere High School. She has lived in Canton for the last 27 years and previously lived in Winchester. She was a member of the Canton Catholic Women’s Club […]
Mary M. Venckus (Ruane), 98, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away October 12 at the Copley at Stoughton after a brief illness. Born and raised in Canton, she graduated from St. John’s School in 1931. She worked as a sales clerk for Jordan Marsh in Braintree for many years before retiring in 1988. She […]
