The Canton Community MA Station Podcast

Canton High Scholarship Night 2021

Scholarships are often awarded to Canton High students in someone's memory. Their stories are moving and worth taking the time out to listen to here. Congratulations to the Canton's college bound students who got financial assistance through these generous donations. 

"Up to Speed" with Canton Parks and Recreation Director Liz Francis

As restrictions relax CCTV's Andrea Galvin asks the Director of Canton Parks and Recreation, Liz Francis, about the opening of the newly renovated pool with toddler cooling and handicapped accessibility and other recreation activities like Pequitside and playground programs planned for the summer. Adult programs are also available. And the Wednesday night free concerts are back. Webpage: https://www.cantonrec.com/info/default.aspx

Juneteenth Celebration on the Paul Revere Heritage Site

Juneteenth Celebration at the Northern Spy Restaurant patio near the Revere Rolling Mill displayed African art, dance, clothing and  celebrated community. CCTV's Tim O'Connor captures the first National Celebration of the holiday with the sound of dance, interviews with Canton's leaders Cynthia Holcombe and Victor DelVecchio and with the sound of song. 

Canton's New Sunday Farmer's Market

On the lawn in front of Canton High the farmers' market brought in over 1,000 visitors early. The sense of optimism mixed with caution and the need for earthly connection is captured in this segment by CCTV's Tim O'Connor as he interviews community leaders such as Harriet Burak and Reuki Schutt, vendors pleased by the number of visitors, and customers happy to be outside again. 

"Up to Speed": Canton Library's re-opening, June 2021

Canton Public Library Director Andrea Capone discusses the library’s re-opening plan and its resuming to the full schedule.

What’s in Your Water?

What’s in Your Water? CCTV’s David Wells talks with water experts, Ian Cooke, Executive Director for the Neponset River Watershed Assoc., Patrick Hogan, Water Resource Professional for the Neponset River Watershed Assoc. and Christopher Sykes, Supervisor for Canton Water and Sewer Division, on Canton’s water.

"Canton Conversations": Veterans' Agent, Arafat Knight

Veterans' Agent, Arafat Knight, talks with Tim O'Connor about his service to country and how PTSD can effect Veterans, including himself. In this straightforward and honest interview, Arafat Knight talks about the realities of being a veteran and servicing that community. He also talks about the support he gets from Canton's administrators, its volunteer Honor Guard, built by his predecessor, Tony Andreotti, and the traditions he will maintain. He also gives details to Tim about specific ceremonies in town to honor veterans.

Canton MA Memorial Day Ceremonies, 2021

Weather initially brings the ceremonies inside to the Edward Beaty American Legion Post 24, as town officials join with Canton's Veteran Agent, Arafat Knight, to recognize those of Canton who died while in military service. Petty Officer Ernie Trombley, Com., John Carrington and Brigadier General, Frank LaBollita are among the high ranking officers who joined the celebration. Canton Veteran Jack O'Neil and Canton's World War II Veteran Bob DeYeso, now in his mid 90's, jog up to lay wreaths at Veteran's Memorial Park. (Visit our website at CantonCommunityTV.org to see the video.) 

Up to Speed: CHS Principal on 2021 Graduation Ceremonies.

Canton High School's David Turcotte talks with CCTV's Tim O'Connor about plans for Friday, June 4th graduation. Mr. Turcotte explains graduation ceremonies are back on the traditional football field this year but configurations are a bit different from normal years. DESE--Department of Education & Secondary Education--sent out pandemic guidelines for all MA schools for graduation ceremonies weeks back as schools need plan, even as guidelines from the governor may update. Listen to the details here. 

Up To Speed: Restaurant Week in Canton June 7-11, 2021

Neponset River Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Thomas O'Rourke, talks CCTV's Andrea Galvin about the regional support grant to help area restaurants recover from Covid-19. June 7-11 is restaurants week where there will be special pricing for customers. Canton's Town Planner, Laura Smead, talks about the grants that will help Canton's downtown get back up and running after the impact of Covid-19. Because many of the downtown businesses are restaurants, the chamber and the town talk about how residents can support local restaurants. For details on restaurants participating goto: NRRchamber.com