Sponsored by the Canton Economic Development Commission & the Canton Association of Business and Industry Canton company FM Generator, Inc. keeps electrical power running for individuals, businesses and state governments in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Vermont. They have assisted the last three presidents when they have come to Boston. When President Obama visited in […]
By Nancy Pando When my youngest outgrew the birthday party circuit, I dropped to my knees and said, “Thank you, God, I never have to go to Chuck E. Cheese again.” So, last year for Lola’s fifth birthday party, when she chose to go to a place called Dave and Buster’s, I said, “That’s nice.” […]
The following story was written by Rumni Saha, author of the weekly Citizen column “Kitchen Musings” and a teacher at the Galvin Middle School. The very word “boss” has an air of authority. Quite often, it carries a negative connotation — largely because of people like me. It was in the summer of 2011 that […]
By Judy Bass One hundred eighty-seven members of the Class of 2013 graduated from Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton on Wednesday, June 12, under skies that were initially leaden, but brightened considerably as the ceremony went on, fittingly matching the jubilant mood of the occasion. The students are from throughout the Blue Hills […]
By Melissa Mayer The 25th annual Canton Fall Classic is coming Sunday, October 27 — time to get running. But how do I begin, a question that is asked by many when they decide to start running. My best friend in the entire world tells people that the only way to avoid being hurt is […]
While other area synagogues have chosen to regionalize, Canton’s Temple Beth Abraham has decided to remain independent, preserving its unique character while adopting a forward-looking focus. As part of that focus, the congregation took the bold steps last month of endorsing a new statement of Mission and Values, while changing the way the membership governs […]
On April 21 the owners and staff of Foley’s Backstreet Grille closed its doors to the public so they could open their hearts to the kids of the Massachusetts Hospital School. The first annual Foley’s Backstreet 5K Road Race was held just days after the tragic events at the Boston Marathon and served as an […]
Dear Editor: I usually send something in this time of year to thank my fellow volunteers and “practically” volunteers for their hard work leading up to and during town meeting. While I still want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who put in hard work this year, I feel compelled to say more. The Finance Committee […]
“Team Hansen” is what it has been called since Peter Boucher stepped in as interim principal of the Lt. Peter M. Hansen School in September of 2011. The phrase “dream team” doesn’t begin to cover it. In the last year and a half, not only has Boucher created a team atmosphere among students, faculty and […]
Dear Editor: The signs of spring are everywhere, Mother Nature is greening the grass, and the trees and shrubs are coming into bloom. Other signs of spring are beginning to blossom on our utility poles around town: The first of several carnival signs appeared last week, soon to be followed by a long season of […]
