Did you know … Now that Labor Day has come and gone, summer is over, and signs of autumn are all around. Fall officially began on September 23. The weather is noticeably starting to change, and temperatures are starting to slowly slip downward, causing crickets to chirp a little slower in the evening. With their […]
Did you know … The former Cumberland Farms property at 777 Dedham Street remains vacant; however, as recently reported in the Citizen, a number of prospective buyers have expressed interest, most notably Dallas-based TopGolf, which operates state-of-the-art golf entertainment facilities. Other companies that have looked at the property in the past include FedEx and U-Haul. […]
I have turned down so many after-work invitations, I no longer get them. It’s not that I’m antisocial; it’s that I have a dog at home who needs me. I ask a lot of my dog, Buck. I expect him to relieve himself outside and only outside. I expect him to not chase or otherwise […]
Ruth E. Gilbertson (Cuff), 83, of Canton, passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, on September 14. Born and raised in Boston, she attended Boston schools and has lived in Canton since 1976. Beloved wife of the late Richard B. Mother of Richard Gilbertson and his wife, Linda, of East Bridgewater, Patricia A. […]
Dear Editor: The John F. Kennedy Elementary School community sends a huge thank you to Rob Hawley from Canton! Rob saw a post on Facebook asking for help in printing some large color photo posters for our lobby and hallways. He offered his services free of charge! Rob printed over 20 posters that helped make […]
Did you know … According to Board of Selectmen Chairman John Connolly, “We are still waiting for the town insurance company to determine whether the Ponkapoag skating rink building that had a roof collapse under heavy snow last winter is a total loss.” The state owns the property, but the town leases it, operates the […]
Dear Editor: Carol and I felt that we wanted to write a short letter to give the people of Canton our feelings about Canton’s new senior center. I, with others, had worked on trying to get this job done for a number of years and unfortunately we were unsuccessful. What a wonderful job has been […]
Did you know … MAC was sad to hear of the closing of the Beachcomber, a popular Quincy bar that has been a mainstay for music on the south shore since 1959. In the 1960s, 70s and 80s, it was the place to go for many young Cantonites to listen to music from the area’s […]
Did you know … As reported in the Citizen last month, the JPM Development Company is seeking special permits and site plan approval to convert the former Emerson and Cuming industrial building at 869 Washington Street into a mix of condominiums and retail/offices to be called “The Residences at Canton Corner.” The plans call for […]
Dear Editor: It is said that the first shot of heroin is an experiment; the second, a habit. That once you get the ‘kiss of God,’ you will chase that high for the rest of your life — unless you’re smart enough to get help. In Canton, we have a group that is trying to be […]
