By Ray DiPasquale, Massasoit Community College President In recognition of the National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8, I’d like to share some resources for individuals who are first in their family to attend college, along with some personal thoughts and experiences. At Massasoit Community College, we are committed to providing services for students to […]
A fellow banker recently told me about a gentleman who stopped by his local bank to tell them he’d just realized that a person he thought he was doing business with was actually a scammer. As it so happens, the man was in shock. He was angry at the scammer and very upset with himself. […]
By Laurie Vachon Over the summer while in a North End café, I struck up a conversation with tourists from Connecticut. We exchanged places to visit in our respective hometowns. I had mentioned I wanted to go to Mystic to try the pizza — made famous by the 1988 film Mystic Pizza. The couple gave […]
The Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) held its first ever Jewish High Holidays celebration on Sunday, September 18, in the Canton High School cafeteria. The event served as a kickoff to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (Sept. 25-27), which is followed one week later by Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement […]
According to the Boston Globe, “An increasing number of people desperate to secure a place to rent are being duped out of thousands of dollars by online scammers.” The article caught my attention. The word “desperate” really jumped out. Scammers usually specialize in generating desperation. In fact, the bottom line of most scams is that […]
By Harriet Burak There is a saying that I have often heard: “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” As fall approaches, the calendar reminds me (as if I need that to remember) that my youngest child died on September 9, 2004. It will be 18 years since Michael died of a […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee Did you know that Canton residents can recycle old stuffed animals, shoes, towels, drapes and clothing — any fabrics that are past their prime and not suitable for donation bins — at the town’s yard waste recycling facility at 99 Pine Street? The bin is run by Bay […]
Dear Editor: I am a lifelong Canton resident and for over half of my life I have been an educator in the town. I have taught many of the people and/or their kids reading this letter and have loved every minute of it. Without question, the support of the town has contributed to the success […]
Dear Editor: Canton Residents for a Sustainable Equitable Future (CR4SEF) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit addressing the accelerating climate crisis locally and state-wide through education and action. CR4SEF’s board, representing 200-plus members, enthusiastically endorses Tamisha Civil for state representative for the 6th Norfolk District. We believe she can carry out her bold climate agenda as demonstrated […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to support the re-election of state Representative William Galvin. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bill Galvin over the past 30 years. I speak with Bill or his office several times a month if not more. Bill always returns calls, emails, or texts, no matter the time […]
