By Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty The men and women of the Canton Police Department are hoping that Canton residents, business owners and passersby in general have noticed the decorations at the police station this holiday season. Although meant to be a festive, non-denominational display, there is significance to the chosen decorations. On this 10th […]
Submitted by Jan Haughey In a revival of a popular pre-COVID holiday tradition, Canton residents of various faiths came together on Sunday evening, November 20, to express their gratitude for one another and affirm the power of community at an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held at the Congregational Church of Canton. Making its return after a […]
By Cathy Smith, Brookwood Farm Board President Brookwood Community Farm (BCF), in its 17th year as a nonprofit community farm, has been fulfilling its mission to serve local communities, ensure individuals have access to healthy, affordable food in underserved neighborhoods, and work with hunger relief organizations. With cooperation and permission from the Massachusetts Department of […]
Last Tuesday was a good day. No, I am not talking about candidate wins or losses. Everyone has their own opinion of those. I spent Election Day as a poll watcher at an urban New Hampshire precinct. I’m talking about process. Given the campaign season drama and hyped prognostications of how the day might play […]
By Ray DiPasquale, Massasoit Community College President In recognition of the National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8, I’d like to share some resources for individuals who are first in their family to attend college, along with some personal thoughts and experiences. At Massasoit Community College, we are committed to providing services for students to […]
The planting of American flags at the graves of veterans at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne takes a lot of motivated people. Paul Monti passed away on August 26, 2022, at the age of 76, and his passion was Operation Flags for Vets.
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 […]
