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Hansen Outdoor Classroom takes shape with help from Lowe’s, local generosity
By Amy Walker and the Lowe’s Team This is the story of a patch of grass and pine trees that is being transformed into a place of learning and wonder. It’s a story of teamwork and volunteerism — a story...
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Outreach worker making a difference for seniors
Robin Tobin credits her grandmother and mother for helping her to discover her passion for working with senior citizens and the disabled. The eldest of three sisters, Tobin grew up in Wrentham and was...
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True Tales from Canton’s Past: A Model Landmark
A detail from the scale model of Canton Junction on display at the Canton Public Library (Courtesy of the author) Chris Fisher lives on Indian Lane here in Canton. Fisher’s hobby is making scale models...
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Citizen Spotlight: Rubino Family
Sometimes life’s biggest challenges — and its greatest rewards — arrive seemingly out of nowhere. Such was the case with the Rubino family of Canton, who, a little under four years ago, went from being...
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Canton native runs solo marathon to benefit vets
Family and friends congratulate PJ Driscoll at the finish line. When former Canton resident PJ Driscoll began to train for the New York City Marathon last spring, his goal was to run in the race in...
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True Tales from Canton’s Past: A Place to Call Home
The Harrison house on Chapman Street as it looks today (Courtesy of the author) Anyone who lives in an old house can tell you that there are stories in every corner of that home. We are simply...
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True Tales: A Memorial to Freedom
Memorial Hall in 1879 as it appeared just after completion (Courtesy of the Canton Historical Society) When it was built, it was the largest public structure in Canton. A grand memorial to the men of...
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Local photographer uses talents to give back
In March 2011, Pete Sutton wrote the following about his chosen profession in a blog post entitled “Why I Take Pictures.” “Photographs are time capsules, portals to the past,” wrote the Canton father...
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Victims of spinal cord injuries find hope at Canton-based Journey Forward
Dan Cummings enjoyed playing sports as he grew up in Hyde Park, especially football and baseball. He played defensive tackle and was on the kick return team at Xaverian Brothers High School, which won...
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Remembering Ralph: CPD officer left his mark on the town
This coming Saturday, March 9, a group of firefighters and police officers from Canton and surrounding towns will take to the ice with heavy hearts as they skate in memory of a fallen brother, CPD...
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Local gardener combines passions with Canton Family Garden
Sharon resident Kathleen Banfield has many years of experience as both an educator and a gardener. And beginning this spring, thanks to the generous support of the Paul R. Matthews Foundation, Banfield...
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True Tales from Canton’s Past: The Immortal Quilt
Over 900 men and women came to Canton two weeks ago to see a rare display of one of our country’s greatest handmade treasures. This particular piece of handcraft has been a part of Canton’s history for...
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True Tales from Canton’s Past: Canton Milk Epidemic of 1913
On March 3, 1913, the annual town meeting voted down an article that would have authorized the Board of Health to appoint an inspector of milk. Fifty-five days later, the Canton milk epidemic struck....
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Canton doc to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for sick patients in need
As the chief of medical oncology and hematology at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Dr. Karim Malek knows firsthand how precious and fragile life can be. Dr. Karim Malek It’s the reason that...
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Canton High alum takes ‘path less traveled’ to rewarding career
Twenty-five years ago, while finishing up a business degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Meredith Linsky made the conscious decision to follow her interests and set out on a “path less...
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Marathon volunteers thanked with New England Revolution tickets
Canton residents Pat and Steve Cohen spent the evening of April 27 with two of their grandchildren at a New England Revolution game against the team from Pat’s hometown, the Philadelphia Union. The...
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Inaugural Foley’s race helps MHS soccer team reach nationals
On April 21 the owners and staff of Foley’s Backstreet Grille closed its doors to the public so they could open their hearts to the kids of the Massachusetts Hospital School. The first annual Foley’s...
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Canton man honors father with ALZ advocacy
Sometimes life’s most worthwhile endeavors are the ones that are born out of necessity or circumstance. Just ask Kurt Purnell of Canton, a software account executive who stumbled upon one of his...
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True Tales: Remembering Ho Jo’s
A postcard of the Howard Johnson’s at Route 138, which was the prototype for the food chain. (Courtesy of Rich Kummerlowe) In a town where modern history extends back over 300 years, there are plenty...
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Canton man puts passion into practice
He sometimes can be seen around town during election season stumping for candidates, or on the floor of town meeting each spring asking questions and contributing his viewpoints. He is passionate,...
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