Dear Editor: By all accounts, I was raised right. I abided by the “designated driver” rule. I called when I was going to be past curfew. I never drank to get blackout drunk, and when I went out for the night, I did so using the “buddy system.” I complained about rules back then, but looking […]
It often seems to the general public that the main function of local historical societies is to be a trusted repository or museum of information, records, documents, artifacts, and objects that must be preserved for posterity, both specific
Do you have a loved one who is struggling with something because of an age-related issue? Is your parent or grandparent having difficulty opening a jar, picking up a newspaper, or climbing a few stairs without a railing? Most of us know someone who is having trouble, but what do you do about it? A […]
Skyler Fields, age 10, of Canton, has enjoyed a whirlwind season complete with blue ribbon wins, championships, and the opportunity to compete at three of the country’s most prestigious horse shows this year. Less than a year ago the young equestrian was garnering awards for her accomplishments throughout Massachusetts and New England. This year, Fields […]
Dear Editor: I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the voters of Canton for passing the Community Preservation Act (CPA). To the group of dedicated people who worked hard to get the CPA passed in April, and then pounded doors and stood on street corners to get it on the ballot again, congratulations! To […]
The Ponkapoag Civic held its annual Halloween party last Saturday, October 20. The party began with a costume parade led by the Canton Fire and Police departments, then lots of fun was had by all with music, games, a Spooky Room, and a best carved pumpkin contest. The children also made crafts and decorations to be donated […]
Blue Hills Regional Technical School, located at 800 Randolph Street in Canton, will have its annual open house on Tuesday, November 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for all interested members of the public, especially prospective students and their families. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet faculty, administrators and students; see the state-of-the-art equipment […]
At its September 10 meeting, the Canton Board of Health voted to institute a “sharps” disposal policy to help Canton residents who use sharps (i.e. hypodermic needles, lancets, and other medically necessary blood-letting devices) to properly and lawfully dispose of them according to a new Massachusetts law that went into effect on July 1 of […]
Dear Editor: I have resided in Canton for over 30 years, and I have always been proud that at election time, Canton, unlike surrounding towns, was not littered with trashy candidate signs all over citizens’ properties. I had assumed it was a town ordinance banning them. However, I became even more proud of the citizens […]
Editor’s note: The following entry was originally published on Tara Shuman’s blog (tarabeatscancer.com) on August 25. Shuman, a 32-year-old mother of two and a former Canton High School teacher, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She underwent successful surgery last week and has begun her long road to recovery. I really hate to fly. I […]
