Dear Editor: The presidential campaigns are moving toward the selection of which two candidates are going to be facing each other in the fall general election. One party has a presumptive nominee, Donald Trump. However, some of the members of that party don’t like that he was the winner of the primary contest. Americans, however, […]
Did you know … Betsy’s Barbershop in Canton, with owner Betsy Freshman, will be hosting a fundraiser for the Joe Andruzzi (Up) Beat Cancer Foundation on Sunday, June 5, from 12-4 p.m. Betsy’s Barbershop at 789 Washington Street will hold “Haircuts for Hudson,” a $12 buzz cut where 100 percent of the proceeds, including tips, […]
Dear Editor: It seems as time goes by in the year 2016, Canton has lost many people through accidents and unexpected deaths. My son, Allan J. Doody Jr., was one of those people. He lived in Virginia and he was brought home to be buried with his father. The outpouring of cards, flowers, food and […]
A question about credit reports that I have never seen addressed before came up the other day. “I always hear we should check our credit reports annually,” a bank customer said. “So I do. But I don’t even know what I’m looking for, or if it’s really important to check them at all. Am I […]
Dear Editor: The Canton High School Athletic Department would like to recognize the continued efforts of the Scott Herr Foundation on behalf of Canton High School’s Scott Herr Fitness Center. In the winter of 2011, Canton High School opened the Scott Herr Fitness Center — a state-of-the-art fitness training center that is used by hundreds […]
Did you know … The Pastene Company, recognized by its bright yellow and red product labeling and its popular kitchen ready canned tomatoes, is headquartered here in Canton off Route 138 in a 50,000-square-foot office and distribution center. The Pastene business was started in 1874 by Luigi Pastene and his son, Pietro Pastene, and it […]
Editor’s note: The full-day kindergarten program referenced in this letter was approved by voters at annual town meeting on Wednesday, May 11. Dear fellow citizens: Full-day kindergarten has become an essential foundation for a child’s education and needs to be free for every student. Canton charges tuition and is well behind the rest of the state in […]
Did you know … Tori McClain, a Planning Board member for the past three years, abruptly resigned with two years still remaining on the five-year seat she won as the only candidate in 2013 when then incumbent Gary Vinciguerra withdrew his papers at the last moment. A native of Tennessee, McClain has been a resident […]
Dear Editor: Thank you to all the special people who showed kindness, support, comfort, and love to me and my family during the tragic loss of my beloved wife, Alice. Your kindness will never be forgotten! A special thank you to Canton Police, Brian at Dockray & Thomas, and Father Copp and Deacon Dan at […]
Did you know … On April 23, John Dineen retired after being in the auto repair business for over 60 years. John started working at his father’s auto business when he was 12 years old. In 1987, he started his own business in Canton and recently moved it from Bailey Street to 391 Washington Street, […]
