Canton Business Helps Girl Scouts with Cookie Delivery

Draper Industries donated space to help the Girl Scouts with their delivery of Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties and more.

It's Girl Scout Cookie time in Canton. Last week, Draper Industries donated their space to the scouts for the big delivery and a total of 760 cases of cookies filled the warehouse.  This season, the Girl Scout Cookies are decked out with a “Be Mine” message. Not only are the treats sweet, but they also support a good cause. Proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts. The group encourages building courage, confidence and character. "Through the cookie sales and other activities, Girl Scouts learn life skills and realize how to live up to their full potential," Media and Public Relations Manager of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Allison Rubin said. "All proceeds from cookie sale support Girl Scouting in your community." Priced at $4 per box, the…

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Fidelity Information Services Coming to Canton in April

The banking and tech company is moving to Dan Road.

Bank of Canton's Gary Premo Receives Affiliate of the Year Award

Worcester Regional Association of Realtors honors Bank of Canton's sales manager.

Featured Announcement: Stephen P. Costello, President and CEO of Bank of Canton, is pleased to announce that Gary Premo, Area Sales Manager/Auburn Mortgage Banking Center, received the 2011 Affiliate of the Year Award from the Worcester Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) at their Annual Awards Ceremony on June 21 at Cyprian Keyes in Boylston, MA. This award is chosen from a membership of over 1,500 and recognizes an outstanding affiliate member who has made the greatest contribution to the association and the community at large during the past year. Gary has been an active member of the WRAR since 2004 and serves on their Community Action Council and the Board of Finance committees. The Community Action Council every year selects two …

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House Hunt

House Hunt: Canton's February 18 Edition

A look at fives houses in the Summer Heights section of town.

Tucked away off Dedham Street, this section of Canton offers buyers a secluded neighborhood mixed with easy access to University Ave Amtrak station as well as Canton Junction MBTA station. Here is a look at five houses that can be had right now in this sought after neighborhood.

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Real Estate: Sold Homes

Sold Homes: Canton

Sampling of homes purchased in Canton from January 31 to February 4.

Here is a sampling of real estate transactions in Canton from January 31-February 4. Be sure to check out Canton Patch at noon Friday to see a roundup of homes for sale in Canton! 717 Washington Street, Unit B 4 room, 1 bed, 1 bath Condo Offered at $189,000. Sold for $182,500   1301 Davenport Avenue, Unit 301 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath Condo Offered at $265,000.  Sold for $265,000

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 8

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. In need of some business networking? The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event in Dedham at 12:00 p.m. today. 2. Parents, want the latest school info? The JFK School has a CAPT meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m at the JFK School. 3. Music lovers and school supporters can listen to the middle school and high school students perform tonight in their recital at 7:00 p.m. at Canton High School. 4. Painters and budding artists can attend the Oil Painting Class at the Senior Center today at …

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: January 11

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. In the market to do a little business networking? Head to the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce's Noon Networking event in Dedham today. 2. Painters can head to the Canton Senior Center for an oil painting class ato 10:00 a.m. today. The class is $30. Just bring a lunch and roll of paper towels for paint cleanup. 3. Bring the kids, ages 2 1/2 to 5 1/2, to Winter Storytime at the Canton Public Library at 10:30 a.m. today. 4. Film buffs can watch and discuss the movie, "Offside," at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the …

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Award-Winning BBQ Comes to Town

Canton resident opens new BBQ and catering company.

Award-winning, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, cornbread and BBQ beans are just a few of the tasty offerings residents and barbeque lovers can now enjoy right in Canton. New England BBQ and Catering LLC opened its doors on Jackson Street two months ago. The catering and take-out restaurant is located directly across the street from the commuter rail station at 120 Jackson Street. "People coming from the train stop in and grab dinner," co-owner Steve Farrin said. "We are providing a quality product for locals and it's something a little different." Farrin, a Malden resident who has been competing for the past 14 years in BBQ competitions across the country, co-owns New England BBQ with Canton resident Brendan Burek. Burek …

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Jeannie Capone

10:28 pm on Thursday, January 6, 2011

Finally, some food for us lower-carbers! This sounds great! I wonder if these guys have a sugar-free BBQ sauce (if not they should!)   more ›

A Look Back at This Week's News

A week in review on Canton Patch.

It was a busy week of news, sports and arts here in Canton. On Thursday, a State Police K-9 discovered remains in the woods on Royall Street,  across from Reebok. Officials announced that the bones were not human and were in fact animal remains. A Canton juvenile was arrested Wednesday after calling in a bomb threat, (although fake) to the Hansen School and a natural gas leak forced a few businesses to evacuate while repairs were made. Canton Public Schools are tackling bullying and educating parents on the subject and the Chamber of Commerce tackled the economy in a recent workshop. In other local (and lighter) news, Canton Patch managed to grab Santa Claus for an exclusive interviews and demanded answers to all of the children's biggest …

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Economic Forecast: Out of Recession, Not Out of the Woods

The NVCC invited a three-person panel to speak about the economy for the next fiscal year.

The recession may be over, but it doesn't quite feel like it. This was the general theme of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce's breakfast Tuesday morning at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood. The event included a buffet breakfast and a three-person panel on the economic forecast for the next fiscal year, and was attended by business people from several surrounding communities. Speakers included Michael J. Widmer, President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation; George Donnelly, Editor of Boston Business Journal; and Michael Goodman, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Goodman said that any attempt to predict the future is faulty. "It's an occupational …

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