Dear Editor: The article about Kirsten Bernstein that appeared in the July 24 edition of the Canton Citizen was very well written and it clearly described what a remarkable young woman she is. Also, for a time I worked with her brother Matt and he was the kindest young man you could ever want to […]
One of the most unusual pets I have had was a Brazilian yellow legged tortoise. I purchased it at a pet store in Natick on a whim. Which is a very bad way to purchase any pet. More on that later. I named my new friend Sampson. Sampson’s shell was about a foot long. With […]
Did you know … At their annual meeting, the Canton Historical Society awarded retiring selectwoman Avril Elkort a lifetime membership in the society in appreciation for her 27 years (nine terms) serving the town of Canton. Also at the meeting, the society approved a motion to name the textile room “The Wally and Marie Gibbs […]
Did you know … The Canton schools have done extremely well with their new 2015-2016 fiscal year budget. They have increased their overall budget by 5 percent, one of the highest increases in recent years. They will hire nine more teachers, and Canton voters approved a $4.1-million override to fund an eight-classroom addition to the […]
Did you know … Eight school employees retired at the end of this past school year: Marilyn Capone, a Galvin Middle School reading teacher, after 38 years of service; Luce kindergarten teacher Margaret Sullivan after 29 years; JFK nurse Susan Rogers after 19 years; Barbara Stephens, administrative assistant to the school business manager, after 17 […]
Editor’s note: The following is the first in a series of guest columns by Rachael Allen, a rising sophomore at Bowdoin College and a lifelong Canton resident. The recipient of several writing awards, Allen is the news editor for Bowdoin’s student newspaper, the Orient, and the editor-in-chief of The Quill, Bowdoin’s literary and arts magazine. […]
Dear Editor: We are so grateful for the newly constructed senior center. The surroundings are very comfortable with the new furniture and carpets. It’s wonderful to have an environment that is so well lit and climate controlled. The abundance of parking is also a plus. There is something for everyone. There are board games, an […]
Did you know … Town engineer Jim Donovan informed selectmen that the DPW is making plans this summer to build a new sidewalk on Dedham Street and a new crosswalk at Maplecroft Road with a pedestrian light as part of the approved Dedham Street traffic-calming measures. Recreation Director Janet Maguire has begun working with “Row […]
Dear Editor: I was thrilled to see the “Black Lives Matter” poster on the corner of Washington and Revere streets last week. For me, it was much more than a reminder that young Canton men willingly gave their lives to end slavery during the Civil War. It was a recognition of the sorrow we feel […]
Dear Editor: Over the past several months, the students and staff in room 106 at the Galvin Middle School have learned so much about the power of hope and tenacity and the goodness of those around us, including many local businesses. Through our Million Penny Project, we were able to raise a total of $5,609 […]
