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, […]
The other day, a customer called me at the bank from his winter home in Arizona. The gentleman was very upset and said he needed our help. He had recently received a phone call telling him he had won a large cash prize. I asked him if he remembered entering the contest he had supposedly […]
Dear Editor: On April 7 the No Sharon Gas Pipeline committee held a public forum attended by 200 residents of Sharon, Canton, Stoughton and Walpole, where one of the Sharon selectmen took the stage to strongly voice his opposition to the Spectra Access Northeast pipeline project. The town of Sharon is poised to vote on a warrant opposing […]
Dear Editor: Having a license for medical marijuana, I have a few questions/comments about the proposed dispensary off Route 138 that town officials are currently reviewing: Knowing the dangers of smoking anything because of the damage it does to your lungs, I would strongly suggest that we emphasize the cannabis edibles over the weed smoking. […]
Dear Editor: I would like to thank all of those who voted for me this month to allow me to serve another term on the School Committee. It is an honor and a real privilege to serve on the School Committee and to continue to represent your interests in this great town for another three […]
Dear Editor: Canton’s municipal elections took place last week. Turnout was 2.3 percent. It doesn’t have to be this way. At the 2014 Canton annual town meeting voters approved an article to move our municipal elections to November. Unfortunately, for reasons going back to colonial times, Canton needs state approval for such a change. Approval […]
