Off to see the wizard

The Hansen Elementary School fifth grade presented “Wizard of Oz” on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, in the Canton High School auditorium. Above: The Lion is the king of the forest.
The Hansen Elementary School fifth grade presented “Wizard of Oz” on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, in the Canton High School auditorium. Above: The Lion is the king of the forest.
Funding for a new senior center, a temporary ban on medical pot shops, and a cash-for-affordable-housing swap are among the many intriguing items that will be up for discussion at Canton’s annual town meeting, which gets underway at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13, in the Canton High School auditorium. Traditionally held on the last […]
Canton Little League and Fastpitch Softball celebrated opening day on Saturday, April 27, beginning with the annual parade down Washington and Dedham streets and commencing at the Kennedy playing fields with a cookout and on-field ceremony. Hundreds turned out for the festivities, which were held under picture-perfect skies at the Crawford and Sullivan fields. Check […]
The Dean S. Luce CAPT invites members of the Canton community to its 12th annual 5k & fun run on Sunday, May 5, at the Luce School at 45 Independence Street. This event provides an opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in a morning of athletics in a friendly […]
A group of siblings and friends held a bake sale last week to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy. They baked all day Thursday and sold all day Friday, raising $423. The group included Rose, Nikki and Allie Gefteas, Catherine and Lizzy Leonetti, Nikki Wright, Drew Giglio and Meghan Winkler. Others […]
The Canton Public Library’s very popular Film & Discussion at the Oscars series continues on April 22 with a convincing portrait of America’s 16th president. The show begins promptly at 7 p.m. A short discussion follows for anyone wishing to share their thoughts and impressions. On May 6, another historical film, this time set in a […]
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The Canton Recreation Department hosted an Easter party for children and families on Saturday, March 30, at Canton High School. The event, which was sponsored by CertaPro Painters, featured games and activities, entertainment by DJ Gary Titus, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Mary Ellen Cahill photos
A local musical group featuring 15 students and alumni from the Thacher Montessori School in Milton — including five Canton residents — will travel to Newtown, Connecticut this weekend to perform in a benefit concert for the first responders to the deadly massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The Camp Kids, an indie rock group […]
Weather permitting, the Canton Water Department will begin its spring hydrant flushing program the week of March 25 and continue through the week of April 29. Nights of flushing for each week will be Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. You may experience discolored water during this time. If […]