Canton Choral Society’s spring concert

The Canton Choral Society performed its first pops concert at the Canton Town Club on May 15th.

AN EXTRAORDINARY DAY IN CANTON

My brother, Ernest Carrara, was killed in a plane crash while serving with the United Nations forces in Korea on September 27, 1951. He survived World War II and received two Bronze Stars for landing behind enemy lines at night in Yugoslavia to deliver guns and ammunition to Yugoslavian and Albanian Partisans. I discovered this when, under […]

State Senate hopeful Richard Livingston promises to put his constituents first

With the intent of becoming a full-time “citizen legislator,” Richard Livingston, a Republican candidate for the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth District state senate seat, has promised to make “constituent service” his number one priority if elected in this November’s general election.  But before Livingston is able to go one-on-one with incumbent state senator and Democrat […]

Committee plans celebration of Viaduct’s 175th anniversary

By Dan DeBlasio With the help of the newly formed Viaduct at 175 Committee, plans are currently in the works to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the completion of the Canton Viaduct. The committee’s chief goal is to celebrate this great achievement and erect a monument in memory of the Freemasons who helped build the […]

Halfway home: Army Specialist Eric Estabrook offers soldier’s view of Afghanistan

When Army Specialist Eric Estabrook talks about his wartime experiences in Afghanistan during the first part of his deployment, there is a gravity in his voice that is unmistakable. It is the tone of a young man, just 22 years old, who no longer takes anything for granted — a man who, by his own […]

Girls just want to have fun: WINS science group scores victory with latest field trip to Amherst

Galvin Middle School earth science teacher Katie Birtwell said that while there is nothing wrong with reading a textbook, being able to have a hands-on learning experience can add that extra element of “excitement” for her science students.  With this in mind, Birtwell leads the Canton chapter of the Blue Hill Observatory Science Center’s Women […]

Canton Little League Parade

Balancing Act: Canton’s Jake Shapiro takes charge of MIT gymnastics

Canton resident Jake Shapiro has been on the MIT gymnastics team for the last three years, but this past season he was also the team’s president, coach, captain and de facto travel agent.  \ At the end of last April, eight of MIT’s 41 varsity sports were cut, including men’s gymnastics. So, as soon as […]

Against all odds, Canton’s Mullen family presents ‘A Night of Hope’

Editor’s note: On December 19, 2010, Christopher Mullen passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with neuroblastoma. He was 3. Christopher’s parents, Lisa and Chris, relayed the news on their online journal at www.caringbridge.org/visit/christophermullen/journal: “Christopher, our angel, is at peace.” The family held a celebration of Christopher’s life on January 23, on what would […]

Walking for Beth

Despite cloudy skies and off-and-on rain, more than 200 friends, family and supporters turned out on Sunday for the annual “Friends of Beth” Art Scholarship Memorial 5K walk, held in honor of the late Beth Spence Cann. It was the largest turnout to date and also marked the first year that all three of Beth’s […]