The following is an excerpt from “Forgotten Tragedy,” the latest installment of True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau. *** As Ida Chippendale locked the door to her apartment at Windsor Gardens in Norwood, she tucked the umbrella under her arm and walked through the light mist to her new Thunderbird. […]
When is the deadline to register to vote in the November 3 general election? The last day to register is Saturday, October 24. How can I register to vote? You can register online at www.registertovotema.com if you have a Mass. driver’s license or state-issued ID; by mail via the form available at www.sec.state.ma.us/ele; or in […]
Minutes after the first day of school let out at Canton High School, the fire alarm went off, capping off an already tumultuous start to the school year. Technically, this was the third “first day of school” — the first day happened when all students logged on remotely, and then again when ninth graders arrived […]
The family of 12-year-old Connor Dobbyn, son of Canton native Mike Dobbyn, released the following video today to raise awareness about Connor’s fight against Sanfilippo syndrome and as a kickoff to a massive fundraising effort in hopes of funding the first-ever gene therapy clinical trial for Sanfilippo Type C — Connor’s only chance at life. […]
A customer came in to talk to Canton Co-operative Bank Branch Manager April McKee. He had received an email that seemed a little off and wanted to get an objective second opinion from her. April was able to reassure this gentleman immediately. “Between the email itself and what he told me, the email just sounded […]
This fall, the Neponset Stormwater Partnership is once again reminding residents to rake up their leaves to reduce water pollution and prevent flooding. Did you know that fallen leaves and grass clippings are loaded with phosphorus? When streams, rivers, and ponds receive too much phosphorus, harmful algae and cyanobacteria blooms can occur. These blooms are […]
Did you know … Dunkin’ Brands, the Canton-based coffee and donuts empire, recently released two new breakfast cereals based on two of its most popular coffee drinks: caramel macchiato and mocha latte. The cereals are produced by Post Consumer Brands game and are available for purchase in stores and online. According to a press release, […]
As a banker and someone who uses the internet a lot, I have become increasingly alarmed about the extreme lack of privacy people have online. The spotlight today is on Venmo. Venmo is convenient. It’s easy. It’s time-saving and popular. There’s a lot I like about it, but Venmo’s “public by default” settings mean that […]
Did you know … The state Department of Environmental Protection is still requiring Canton to implement mandatory outdoor water conservation measures through September 30. Use of automatic irrigation systems and sprinklers is limited to no more than two times per week and must take place between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. Irrigation of lawns, gardens, flowers, and […]
By Harriet Burak On my desk at home is a framed print that reads, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass … it‘s about learning how to dance in the rain.” That pretty much sums up my philosophy of life. That and “When life gives you lemons, throw them back and demand chocolate.” […]
