DID YOU KNOW … You might be interested to know that Canton wasn’t the only area community not to have any contests on their town ballot. Sharon, Raynham, Scituate and Westwood didn’t have any contests either. Apathy must be getting contagious. Work on the final phase of a five-year, $1 million plan to repair and […]
Dear Editor: Once again, I would like to express my family’s and the committee’s sincere thanks and gratitude for all the walkers who came out for the annual walk in memory of my sister. After a long night of rain, wind, thunder and lightning, the sun broke through, allowing for great walking weather (thank you, […]
DID YOU KNOW … Public hearings by the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the proposed $1.5 billion South Coast Rail Project between Fall River and New Bedford to Boston will be held on May 4 and May 5. The May 4 hearing will be at 7 p.m. at the Qualters Middle School, 240 East […]
I’ve been teaching writing structures coupled with graphic organizers for the past week. Do those phrases mean anything to you at all? Though it all sounds rather esoteric, it’s really pretty basic stuff that helps students to comprehend what they’re reading. Our students insist that they read just fine, but ask them a question about […]
Dear Editor: I would like to comment on the proposed town meeting article to create a deputy chief position within the police department. It is the position of the selectmen and chief of police that the position exists but is unfilled. I would point out that the position was replaced by two lieutenants; subsequently, a […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to let you know about an amazing event the children and parents of Cheryl’s Home Daycare are having on Sunday, May 1. It is called Cheryl’s Kids Give Back! It will be held at 557 Pleasant Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This exciting idea came from my 5 […]
DID YOU KNOW … The 2011 Canton Annual Town Meeting gets underway at 7:30 p.m. this coming Monday evening, April 25, at the Morse Auditorium at Canton High School, and voters will be able to discuss and vote on several important and controversial warrant articles. Canton has the open town meeting form of government, which […]
CHA making the most of limited resources Submitted by the Housing Authority The Canton Housing Authority’s executive director serves in many capacities at the state level, which has helped get funding for many important projects. On the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (MassNAHRO), he serves as the vice president […]
DID YOU KNOW … Congressman Stephen Lynch has nominated Peter Bettinelli of Canton to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. He is a senior at Xaverian Brothers High School and is the son of John and Patricia Bettinelli of Highland Street. MAC extends congratulations and best wishes to Peter and his family. The non-profit Canton […]
I’ve seen Passover for Dummies and how-to books on how to approach the Passover holiday. But this is the first time I’ve ever seen a “Seder in a box.” According to Lisa Wangsness’ Boston Globe article on Tuesday, March 29, JewishBoston.com is offering its first do-it-yourself Seder kit to Boston residents this month. (A Seder […]
