Pediatric deaths underscore urgent need for vaccination and preventive measures The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as the commonwealth moves through peak flu season. Thousands of residents have become ill, forcing them to miss work, school, and other activities. Many are experiencing serious […]
Dear Friends of Brookwood Farm: Over the past 20 years, Brookwood Community Farm, a nonprofit working farm located on Blue Hill River Road in Canton, has become an important local resource. Folks from communities around the farm have benefited from passive and active learning through a working farm on public land and by the increased […]
The other day, a friend told me how her daughter, now 26, recently learned something about health insurance. After graduating from college and taking a full-time job at a regional office of a multi-national foods corporation, this young woman had stayed on my friend’s family medical insurance plan (which has somewhat preferable benefits) until she […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 7, 2026 Annual Town Election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning on Monday, January 5, at 8 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 13, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must be 18 […]
As we prepare our holiday gatherings and frantically search for the perfect gift or dish to serve, we are faced with endless choices. Will it be turkey or ham? Mashed or sweet potatoes? Should I get someone a bike or a video game? The options are endless. It can be a tough choice, but what if that […]
1926: Stoughton 6-0 First game played in front of 2,000 spectators. 1927: Stoughton 12-0 Charlie Callery plays an impressive game. 1928: Stoughton 29-0 1929: Canton 19-0 First win for Bulldogs. 1930: Canton 20-0 Charlie Stevenson plays well offensively; Bob Gibson has strong defensive game. 1931: Canton 8-6 Charlie Stevenson has another great effort. 1932: Canton […]
All runners and walkers are invited to participate in the third annual Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race on Sunday, November 23, starting at 9 a.m. on the Canton High School Memorial Turf Field. Hosted by student leaders at Canton High, the race helps to support mental health in the Canton community as well as […]
By Jen Wexler Dear Supporters of Canton Residents to Move the Vote: Yes, we’ve made more good progress since our last update! Our home rule petition, Senate Bill S2605, An Act Further Regulating Town Elections in the Town of Canton, was referred to the Joint Committee on Election Laws. The hearing on our bill was […]
As Veterans Day approaches, let us take time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. From the earliest days of our nation to the present, veterans have stood in defense of our freedoms, often at great personal cost. Here […]
As winter approaches and costs continue to rise, the Canton office of William Raveis Real Estate has joined forces with Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families drive to collect new and gently used winter coats for those in need through Wednesday, December 31. “Anyone who needs a coat will have one” is the mission […]
