Category archives for: From One Citizen to Another

Gratitude for life-changing arrest

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 […]

Residents encouraged to ‘Give Back to the Blue Hills’

Dear Canton: As a lifelong resident of southeastern Mass., I have spent countless hours taking advantage of all that the Blue Hills Reservation has to offer. From the first field trips to the Trailside Museum in elementary school through today, I have many fond memories with family and friends at Blue Hills and look forward […]

Commentary: In Defense of Christmas

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 […]

Neighbors thank DPW for speed signs

Dear Editor: We would like to publicly thank the Canton DPW for installing an electronic speed sign near the intersection of Hillsview and Randolph streets. Speeding along this section of the road is dangerous due to its density and a curve in the road, which limits visibility. The 25 mph speed limit has been greatly […]

Girl Scouts grateful for bike donations

Dear Editor: Last weekend on that frigid Sunday, Canton Girl Scouts held a used bike drive to support the Roll it Forward program of BostonBikes. Remarkably, they filled the truck that came to pick up the bikes with 51 bikes of all sizes. The Roll it Forward program will repair the bikes and give them […]

Hats off to CPD for making school safety a priority

Dear Mr. Joe DeFelice: This letter is in response to your November column about Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz assigning school resource officers to both the high school and middle school (two officers). Chief Berkowitz should be highly commended for his commitment to the safety of the children of Canton. In a time of diminishing […]

Retiring librarian will be sorely missed

Dear Editor: Today circulation librarian Mary Owens is retiring from the Canton Public Library after many years of service to the town. We visit the library quite often and have come to know Mary as a welcoming, loyal and dedicated professional to the citizens of Canton. Although we are happy that Mary is looking forward […]

I am blessed with many friends

Dear Editor: I wanted to write a letter thanking everyone for their kindness following my horseback riding accident but find that I am at a loss for the words that would truly express my appreciation. Each and every get-well card was a treasure that brought a smile to my face and greatly helped my healing. […]

The Day We Moved to Canton

August 1968! It was exciting, exhausting and marvelous. Just like a moving day should be! We were moving from the city to the “country”… or should I say the “suburbs.” The moving van was out front and we were (all eight of us) working to get the furniture and all our belongings stashed into the […]

CHS students make strides against breast cancer

Dear Editor: The students of Canton High School would like to thank the generosity of the Canton community for their recent support with the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Boston. On Sunday, October 6, over 100 CHS students made the trip into Boston and completed the six-mile walk. With your support, the students raised […]

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