Editor’s note: The following letter is being reprinted in the Canton Citizen at the request of the authors. There are a number of big issues currently before the School Committee that many feel should not be rushed and should be delayed. We feel compelled to bring the following issues and comments to your attention for […]
Did you know … Michael Pina, a former Canton resident and grandson of Bobby Trayers of Canton, was the standout senior quarterback that led the Xaverian Brothers High School football team to an undefeated 13-0 season and to the Division 1 Super Bowl championship with a convincing 44-14 win over Central Catholic. Pina threw three […]
A few weeks ago, my college’s security director sent out an email about an incident earlier that night concerning a student’s safety walking alone, the most recent in a series of incidents over the past weeks that have left our small town campus on edge. Within only a few hours of the email, almost all […]
Did you know … EMC Corporation of Hopkinton was recently sold to the Dell Company of Round Rock, Texas, for the unheard of price of $67 billion. It was the largest acquisition ever in the technology industry. EMC, founded in 1979, has over 9,700 Massachusetts employees. The deal brings uncertainty to the neighboring towns of […]
A recent article in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance talked about raising kids who are good with money. One of their key takeaways was that it’s very important to let kids manage money on their own. “Your kids will spend unlimited amounts as long as it’s yours,” Kiplinger’s said. “When their money is on the line, it’s […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to express my dismay at Governor Baker’s decision to not allow Syrian refugees into Massachusetts. Of course, no governor has the authority to turn away refugees so this is just political grandstanding at its worst. Score one for the terrorists — they have succeeded in their mission to instill fear […]
Dear Editor: Kali to Kali is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides healthcare, mentorship, and education in developing countries. In December, Kali to Kali will be visiting a city in Pakistan called Mardan. In Mardan we will be going to an area school for grades 1-12 and giving out clean water and medical/school supplies to […]
The following story appears in the Canton Citizen’s 2015 Holiday Guide, a special section in the November 25 edition. Order a subscription today. I am not a huge believer in buying and wrapping gifts for pets. Over the years, I have received many gifts from friends and strangers alike for my pets, but rarely do […]
Dear Editor: Your “Man About Canton” noted the proliferation of stop signs around town in his November 5 column. He failed to use the word “illegal.” Under Massachusetts law, every stop sign posted for traffic calming or to slow traffic is illegal. Every all-way stop not justified by a documented crash history (five crashes per […]
Dear Editor: As the days of the Blue Hills deer hunt draw near, the controversy continues as to whether or not it is necessary. For four days after Thanksgiving, 196 hunters will be allowed to kill up to four deer each (two with antlers, two without). These deer have not been hunted for 100 years […]
