Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz received this letter last week from a gentleman who had been arrested by the CPD in 1980. He asked that it be published with the permission of the writer, whose name has been redacted. Hello, On March 28, 1980 — wow, almost 34 years ago — I was stopped by […]
Did you know … At midnight on December 31, 2013, an old and decrepit Father Time, representing the year 2013, will finally come to an end. For some, it will be a happy passing while others will be sad about it. For many, it is a time to make a lot of New Year’s resolutions, […]
My baby is about to turn 30 next week. How is it possible that my little bright eyes has been in my life for 30 years? No one ever warns you how quickly child-years race by. Or maybe they do, but you’re not really listening until suddenly, you are the parent of a child who […]
Dear Canton: As a lifelong resident of southeastern Mass., I have spent countless hours taking advantage of all that the Blue Hills Reservation has to offer. From the first field trips to the Trailside Museum in elementary school through today, I have many fond memories with family and friends at Blue Hills and look forward […]
By Dr. John Tamilio III Someone recently asked me if I say “Merry Christmas” to people or “Happy Holidays.” She also asked if I am offended when someone wishes me a “Merry Christmas.” My knee-jerk response was, “As a Christian pastor, it would seem rather strange if I was offended by someone wishing me a Merry Christmas, no?” I often say […]
Dear Editor: We would like to publicly thank the Canton DPW for installing an electronic speed sign near the intersection of Hillsview and Randolph streets. Speeding along this section of the road is dangerous due to its density and a curve in the road, which limits visibility. The 25 mph speed limit has been greatly […]
The following story appears in the December 12 edition of “Man About Canton” by Joe DeFelice. Canton native Ed Estey, 88, recently received the Legion of Honor Medal from the French government. The medal was first instituted by Napoleon Bonaparte and is considered the highest military honor in France. Estey landed on the beach of […]
Dear Editor: Last weekend on that frigid Sunday, Canton Girl Scouts held a used bike drive to support the Roll it Forward program of BostonBikes. Remarkably, they filled the truck that came to pick up the bikes with 51 bikes of all sizes. The Roll it Forward program will repair the bikes and give them […]
Did you know … December is here, and it is time to think about winter’s overnight parking restrictions. Town bylaws specify that all overnight on-street parking, longer than one hour between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., other than if acting in an emergency, is prohibited between November 15 and April 1 so […]
Dear Mr. Joe DeFelice: This letter is in response to your November column about Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz assigning school resource officers to both the high school and middle school (two officers). Chief Berkowitz should be highly commended for his commitment to the safety of the children of Canton. In a time of diminishing […]
