Dear Editor: On January 4, Canton lost a member of the greatest generation. We have all heard of Tom Brokaw’s book The Greatest Generation, and we of Canton have been blessed with many members of this group. I would like to introduce you to one of them with this brief statement. As I write, you […]
Canton Green Team Chairman Kevin Sullivan is pleased to announce the creation of a series of short courses, entitled Electric Sunshine Lights Canton, that will chart the development of two local solar projects — a rooftop solar installation on the Hemenway building on Washington Street and a large, ground-based solar park under construction at the […]
Dear Editor: Father McCune was assigned to St. John the Evangelist Parish in 1983. He remained our pastor for 17 years. In that time he grew to love the town of Canton, the people of Canton, and our beautiful parish of St. John’s. Once Father met you he never forgot who you were. You were […]
As the plane descended, I saw the spectacular coastline and mountainous region that make Hong Kong a destination of such natural beauty. This was my first time in Asia and hoped it would be one of many. Fifteen hours later
Jen Videtta, 24, has been appointed as new media manager for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League and Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona. A native of Canton, Jen is the daughter of Mike and Laura Videtta. She is a 2009 public relations graduate of Hostra University and a former student of Mo Krochmal, who was […]
Every year the Canton Chai Center hosts a Chanukah celebration that is open to the community and free of charge. This year’s celebration will be held at Canton High School on Sunday, December 25, beginning at 12:30 p.m. “Chanukah Wonderland” will feature the world’s largest popcorn menorah as well as family entertainment and a magic show. […]
Dear Editor: As a former member of St. Gerard’s parish and the adult choir, I would also like to express my dismay at the elimination of the music program at St. Gerard’s parish, as did Frank Mahoney in his recent letter to the Canton Citizen. St. Gerard’s parish held a meeting at the church to […]
Most people think of the Kentucky Derby when they hear the name Churchill Downs. But for CHS senior Dara D’Agostino, that name evokes a whole array of memories and emotions that date back to January 2011 and only ended this past month with a trip to one of the most famous horse tracks in America. […]
The Canton Historical Society will be open to the public every Sunday in December from 2-5 p.m. Come visit and explore our town’s rich history. President Wally Gibbs will happily guide you through the museum’s priceless collections. Canton is proud of its role in American history, having been enriched by great patriots, industrialists, war heroes, […]
The Open Book Coffeehouse continues its seventh consecutive season of showcasing live, acoustic music on Saturday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. with blues singer/songwriter JP Jones. Jones has been called “America’s hidden lion of independent music” (OpEdNews.com). Best known for his folk-influenced songwriting, he is a classically trained composer who grew up on the rock […]
