Dear Chief Doody: I am writing to extend our sincere gratitude to the town of Canton Fire Department and EMT group for their assistance in a medical emergency in our home. On Friday, September 14, we were enjoying a normal, lovely afternoon. Out of the blue my husband experienced sudden excruciating pain, could not move, […]
DID YOU KNOW … The add-a-lane project (a fourth lane) from Route 9 to Route 24 along Route 128 will cost an estimated $350 million. The Federal Highway Administration is paying 80 percent with the state funding the other 20 percent. The $42 million Route 24 to Route 109 in Westwood stretch (5.7 miles) is […]
The York Street Neighborhood Association wants to thank Mike Trotta, Danny Teague, Bill Walsh, and the rest of the DPW staff for the fabulous job they did in the York Street area recently. They removed debris and cut dead trees along the roadway, redesigned the bridge, painted “SLOW” on the roadways, added reflective strips on poles, and repainted the street lines […]
Dear Editor: A special thank you is extended to the Police Department, namely our son-in-law, Officer Kevin Albert, and the Fire Department, Captain Andy Morgan, Paramedics Rowan Olmstead, Doug Connor, Jamie Meier and Leo Reardon, and firefighter Brian Leary, regarding Andy’s injury last Wednesday. We feel very fortunate to have these two most important responders […]
DID YOU KNOW … Let’s take another look at the Community Preservation Act (CPA) and why MAC intends to vote for it and why you should also vote for it. The Massachusetts legislature passed the Community Preservation Act in 2000 to help local communities like Canton better manage development through the use of local dedicated […]
The MAC column this week is dedicated to the story of the Canton Community Club with information compiled by the club’s historian, Ruth Kidd. One hundred years ago, in 1912, a minister’s wife together with a young female member of the Congregational Church formed the Canton Community Club. The club’s objective was to “unite in […]
Starting this school year Massachusetts has enacted a new nutrition law. For parents it means you can no longer celebrate your kid’s birthday by sending in 24 cupcakes to her class, but you are still free to pack as much junk as you like in your child’s personal lunchbox. The law impacts all vending machines […]
Dear Editor: I am hoping that your fine hometown newspaper is not going to be used for political partisan ranting. Your most recent edition presented us with an extremely partisan woman who indulged in the worst level of politics. Her vindictiveness and name calling doesn’t belong in this town, and I actually feel sorry for this woman […]
Dear Editor: Once again Canton seniors are grateful to Attorney Glen Hannington for sponsoring a large birthday party for Walter, who turned 88. Attorney Glen Hannington has a big heart for all people, but especially seniors. Also, thanks to Center Pizza — especially Helen — for donating pizzas; they are always willing to give. The […]
DID YOU KNOW … A free cookout for seniors offered by Norfolk County Sheriff Mike Bellotti’s office will be held at the Canton Town Club on Tuesday, October 2, at 12 noon. A K-9 demonstration will be done along with other activities. Reservations are required by September 21 by calling the Council on Aging at […]
