In September, I saw Hillary Clinton. She was speaking at a grassroots organization in Portland, Maine, only 30 minutes from my school. Convinced of my need to be more involved (my political history consists of dinner conversations with my dad and stretches of following the news), I decided to attend with a few friends. We […]
Did you know … MAC recently received an email from one of his readers, which stated the following: “It appears that all of the stop signs scattered around town to ‘calm traffic’ do not meet any of the standards and should be removed … They are not to be used to control speed.” Also included […]
Editor’s note: The following poem was written by Declan Meade, a student at the Galvin Middle School and the grandson of Michael F. Coyle, a longtime poetry contributor. Carry On Carry on, Carry on, You will be at peace when you are done. Carry on for those who couldn’t, End the trail for those who shouldn’t […]
(Note: Slideshow starts automatically) Canton Parks and Recreation held its annual Halloween parade on Sunday, October 25. Costumed children and their families marched down Washington Street to Canton High School, where they were treated to great music, goody bags, live creepy creatures, and a magic show. Michelle Stark photos [photofade height=’350′]
Dear Editor: Just six months ago, a special town meeting approved one of the most significant zoning changes in recent memory, giving the green light to a major redevelopment on the former Paul Revere property. At that time, town meeting also approved the purchase of approximately seven acres of open space using Community Preservation Act […]
Did you know … The state Department of Conservation and Recreation has given the okay to allow deer hunting in the Blue Hills Reservation. Permits of the controlled hunt will be limited to shotguns and will take place on four days: November 30, December 1, December 7, and December 8. The state has reduced the […]
The following essay was written by Lindsey Nolte, a Canton High School senior and a goalie for the girls varsity ice hockey team. My stomach was empty, my eyes were heavy, and I fret having to return to this place again. My family silently waited in our SUV packed full of equipment for the traffic […]
Did you know … One of the most important decisions to be made by the present School Committee is a plan for tuition-free, full-day kindergarten in Canton. The questions to be answered by the committee include the cost of the program, the building space, and how to phase it in. The Massachusetts house and senate […]
Dear Editor: Our town is now front and center in the current debate about how the commonwealth will meet its energy needs for the future. A Texas-based corporation, Spectra Energy, has proposed sending gas, pressurized to 750 pounds per square inch, through underground pipes measuring up to 48 inches in diameter. This pipeline will run […]
Editor’s note: The following is the last in a series of profiles on Canton’s golf courses. The series wraps up with a look at Blue Hill Country Club, an upscale private club and 27-hole golf course located on Pecunit Street. With its historic and stunning golf course, upscale amenities, and championship pedigree, Canton’s Blue Hill […]
