On Saturday, February 4, members and guests of the Ponkapoag Civic Association gathered at the civic for the first-ever PCA Chili Cook-off. This friendly pro-am competition saw four local restaurants compete against each other, while members and guests put their best recipes on the table — all for the title of “Best Chili in Canton.” […]
At the February meeting of the Canton Art Association at the Canton Public Library, featured guest artist Mary Rose O’Connell did a demonstration in oils. O’Connell, a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, is a classically trained artist working primarily in oil, with a concentration in portrait work and still life. She has received many awards for […]
If you are looking for some family fun, then mark your calendar for Sunday, March 11. Back by popular demand, Music Counts! and the Canton Performing Arts Department will present Cantonstock! This event features student performances with an entertaining twist: an all-day festival of music presented in an informal setting, along with fun family activities. […]
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 […]
