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 […]
Dear Editor: Elizabeth Warren came to Canton recently to speak in the Route 138 area. Not one member of our Democratic Town Committee was there to help us greet her. Why? Disgusted by Scott Brown’s mischaracterization of himself as a good ol’ boy voting for the common man, when he has consistently voted against their […]
Dear Editor: This past Sunday, the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton welcomed longtime activist William Baird, of Eisenstadt v. Baird Supreme Court decision fame. He reminded us of all the deaths suffered by women who had the church and government interfere in their lives. As it appears we may be marching backwards into […]
DID YOU KNOW … The eighth annual Reebok/CABI Road Race will be held on Saturday, September 15, at the Reebok World Headquarters in Canton. It is the primary fundraiser for the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI). Over 5,500 cyclists participated in the 33rd annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, including 24 from the town of Canton. […]
DID YOU KNOW … The Canton High School football team will open the regular season against three high profile non-league opponents. The first game will be played at home on Friday, September 7, at 7 p.m. against last year’s Division II Super Bowl winner, Dennis/Yarmouth, followed by a game at Quincy High School on Friday, […]
