By Bernard Mendillo ~ This will be the first time I’ve seen Romeo and Juliet on stage. I don’t know how in the world that’s possible, but I’ve only seen two of the more than 35 film adaptations that have been made — 1968 with Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, and 1996 with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio. So this is going to be a treat!
Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee The Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Allison Neff as its newest CPA administrator. Neff will replace longtime administrator Kristen Phelps, who was instrumental in helping to build Canton’s very CPA successful program. Adopted by the town in 2012, the Community Preservation Act […]
Brought to you by the Canton Sustainability Committee You may have heard that starting November 1, Canton residents will find it more difficult to dispose of certain items such as mattresses and box springs. This isn’t just an issue in Canton. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s “2030 Solid Waste Master Plan” has added mattresses, […]
Dr. Robert H. Barker Jr., of Canton, died peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 69, after battling colon cancer. Born in Boston, he was a graduate of St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH (’71) and received a BA in history from Yale University (’75) before switching to his passion in science […]
By the Canton Robodogs and GearHounds Canton High School’s robotics teams, the Robodogs and Gearhounds, have kicked off their new competitive season and are making efforts to improve their community by running an E-Waste Drive on October 16. Three years ago, the United States produced $7.49 billion worth of electronic waste, but only 17.4 percent […]
By Harriet Burak There is a saying that I have often heard: “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” As fall approaches, the calendar reminds me (as if I need that to remember) that my youngest child died on September 9, 2004. It will be 18 years since Michael died of a […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee Did you know that Canton residents can recycle old stuffed animals, shoes, towels, drapes and clothing — any fabrics that are past their prime and not suitable for donation bins — at the town’s yard waste recycling facility at 99 Pine Street? The bin is run by Bay […]
Dear Editor: Indivisible Canton has endorsed Tamisha Civil for state representative in the 6th Norfolk District. We’re canvassing and writing postcards to our neighbors to encourage them to vote for her in the primary election on September 6. So far we have reached out to more than 300 voters, and we’re also encouraging our members […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee As this article is being written, the sun is streaming through the windows and a load of laundry is running in the washing machine in the next room. Tackling another week’s worth of sheets and towels is a grind. But it can also be something to look forward […]
Dear Editor: America is deeply divided — culturally, religiously and politically. The year 1861 was the last time this nation faced such an internal breaking point, culminating in a tragic, bloody conflict. As we celebrate another Independence Day, our current toxic circumstances are very similar and far more threatening. How did we arrive at this […]
