DID YOU KNOW … MAC admits that some of our snowfalls are not only spectacular, but they also can (and do) cripple normal activity. Although there is a growing number of vehicles with snowplows attached to their front ends and expensive snow blowers in use, there is a serious shortage of snow shovelers to manually […]
DID YOU KNOW… MAC was saddened to hear of the recent passing of two Canton icons. Their passing leaves a dent in what makes Canton such a great town. Charles W. Ford died at the age of 96. During his working days, Charlie was an outstanding court stenographer, and for many years he was the […]
DID YOU KNOW… As usual, the town has once again spent its entire budget for snow and ice removal; but have no fear, the DPW will continue to salt and plow our streets and sidewalks. Because public safety is involved, snow and ice removal is one of those things the state will overspend on. Available un-budgeted […]
DID YOU KNOW… Newly elected Bill Keating has been sworn in as our representative for the Massachusetts 10th Congressional District. He took the oath of office in Washington, DC, along with the rest of the congressional representatives. The gallery was jam-packed with witnesses, who included Bill’s family and several friends and supporters, including Attorney Glen Hannington and […]
DID YOU KNOW… Friends of former Canton residents Carey Doolan and Cliff Thompson have organized an event to support the couple and their Scituate neighbors who were devastated by December’s blizzard. “A Canton Homecoming for the Scituate Family Relief Fund,” which is scheduled for Friday, February 4, at the Canton Town Club. The fundraiser will run […]
DID YOU KNOW… With the start of a new year, it is time for MAC to report about some of our outstanding Canton athletes who are doing well in their individual sports. Congratulations to Canton High seniors Emily Dillon and Alli Guenthner for being named to the Boston Herald All Scholastic Women’s Field Hockey Team and teammates Michelle […]
DID YOU KNOW… The year 2010 is finally coming to an end, and we will soon be entering the new year of 2011, and MAC hopes it will be a good year for all of you. As we close out the year, MAC sends out congratulations to the Boy Scouts who are celebrating their 100th birthday. Scouting […]
DID YOU KNOW… The recent Canton Choral Society’s Holiday Pops Concert was an enjoyable evening of traditional music honoring the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons. Music Director Anne Tripp Miller conducted the singers who performed before an appreciative full-house audience of about 200 at the Canton Town Club’s function hall, and they certainly got their money’s worth. The […]
DID YOU KNOW… Canton resident and Blue Hills Regional School graduate Angela Federico recently opened Vanity Salon and Spa, located 351 Turnpike Street in Canton. Angela is a master stylist and color expert and is excited to bring her training and expertise to the residents of her hometown. Joining her at the salon are two childhood friends […]
DID YOU KNOW… The Board of Selectmen has accepted the increased tax rate recommended by the Board of Assessors. The rate for residential properties will increase from $10.83 per thousand to $11.55 per thousand. Commercial properties will increase from $21.77 per thousand to $23.04 per thousand. According to recent published reports, the total taxable valuation […]
