Did you know … Two new restaurants are being proposed for the center of Canton: A Middle Eastern restaurant at 515 Washington Street (formerly a flower shop) and a burger and seafood restaurant at 588 Washington Street that will be called Boston’s Baddest Burger and the Mainely Lobstah. The Chubby Chickpea, which formerly occupied 588 […]
Editor’s note: The following appears in the January 2 issue of the Canton Citizen along with additional sports highlights and a review of top local stories from 2013. Male Team of the Year: CHS Lacrosse After flirting with success in each of the past few seasons, the Canton High boys’ lacrosse team finally put it […]
Did you know … Dr. Susan Staples, associate professor of mathematics at Texas Christian University (TCU), traces her connections to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) back to her high school days in Canton, Massachusetts, where the 1980 graduate was a member of the Canton High School math team under math teacher Marty Badoian. While […]
From the two-week shutdown of the U.S. government to the election of Pope Francis to the passing of South African leader Nelson Mandela, the past year was an eventful one across the country and around the globe. And the same was also true in Canton, where residents witnessed historic changes, grappled with senseless tragedies, and […]
Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz received this letter last week from a gentleman who had been arrested by the CPD in 1980. He asked that it be published with the permission of the writer, whose name has been redacted. Hello, On March 28, 1980 — wow, almost 34 years ago — I was stopped by […]
Did you know … At midnight on December 31, 2013, an old and decrepit Father Time, representing the year 2013, will finally come to an end. For some, it will be a happy passing while others will be sad about it. For many, it is a time to make a lot of New Year’s resolutions, […]
My baby is about to turn 30 next week. How is it possible that my little bright eyes has been in my life for 30 years? No one ever warns you how quickly child-years race by. Or maybe they do, but you’re not really listening until suddenly, you are the parent of a child who […]
Daniel J. Berardi, one of Canton’s bravest and most decorated military heroes and a beloved and revered family man and friend, passed away at home on Friday, December 6, at the age of 90. A lifelong resident and a 1941 graduate of Canton High School, Berardi saw action in the European theatre during World War […]
By Dr. John Tamilio III Someone recently asked me if I say “Merry Christmas” to people or “Happy Holidays.” She also asked if I am offended when someone wishes me a “Merry Christmas.” My knee-jerk response was, “As a Christian pastor, it would seem rather strange if I was offended by someone wishing me a Merry Christmas, no?” I often say […]
Girls’ Co-MVP Avery Devoe (Volleyball) A senior outside/middle hitter and team captain, Devoe wrapped up a stellar four-year career with one of the most dominant individual seasons in school history, earning Hockomock MVP and Division 2 All-State honors while leading her team to a 19-3 record and a second straight appearance in the central sectional […]
