canton ma: Congratulations to Canton's Problem Solving Teams!
- 03/20/11 02:57 PM
Congratulations to Canton's Problem Solving Teams! Canton MA has been the proud hometown of several championship problem solving teams over the past several years. This year is no exception. Canton took home several first, second and third place prizes in yesterday's Massachusetts State Problem Solving Competition. What are problem solvers you ask? According to to the Future Problem Solving Program International, Inc. the problem solving program "stimulates critical and creative thinking skills, encourages students to develop a vision for the future, and prepares students for leadership roles." Students in grades 4-12 form teams, and with guidance from their coaches, use a six-step … (2 comments)
canton ma: Purim Carnival in Canton MA
- 03/19/11 06:28 AM
Purim Carnival in Canton MA On Sunday March 20th at 3:00 pm, the Canton Chai Center will host a Purim Carnival at Canton High School. There will be food, music, entertainment, crafts, games and more. Come in costume and win a prize! RSVP is requested ~ visit the Canton Chai Center website for more details. Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai from death and destruction by the evil Haman. (My apologies to my Jewish friends for my limited knowledge! Feel free to correct me … (0 comments)
canton ma: Will Gas Prices Impact Where You Buy A Home?
- 03/16/11 11:48 AM
Will Gas Prices Impact Where You Buy A Home? We have all seen the ever increasing price at the pump. It takes a little bit more out of our pocket each time we fill up. While people have always considered commuting distance when deciding where to buy a home, it seems that it is even more important. For many years, people were moving out and away from the cities for more space and often lower prices. They were willing to commute that extra distance to get a larger home or a big yard for the same price of a smaller place … (7 comments)
canton ma: Buyer Agents - Working in Partnership with Buyers
- 03/15/11 01:03 AM
Buyer Agents - Working in Partnership with Buyers Recently, Karen Fiddler wrote a post entitled What Would You List My House For? I Don't Know Yet Let's Talk About It in which she describes her role as a listing agent as working as a partner with the Seller. That got me to thinking about how a Buyer Agent works with Buyers as a partner in their home search & it inspired this blog post. A buyer agent is more than someone to arrange showings on houses for buyers. She or he is a partner in the home search process with the buyer. … (13 comments)
canton ma: In the News: My Fifteen Minutes of Fame
- 03/13/11 03:36 PM
In the News: My Fifteen Minutes of Fame They say that everyone has their fifteen minutes of fame. Well, I think I have had mine as I was recently featured by a local media outlet. Our local Patch site did a story about me for their In the Spotlight segment. This segment features local members of the community. I was honored that they thought to ask me. For those of you who are not familiar with Patch, it is a hyper-local online news site. They have sites located all over the country. You can find out if there is one in … (44 comments)
canton ma: Maple Sugaring at Moose Hill in Sharon MA
- 03/10/11 10:55 PM
Maple Sugaring at Moose Hill in Sharon MA It is that time of year again - time for the good old fashioned maple sugaring. At the Massachusetts Audubon wildlife sanctuary at Moose Hill in Sharon MA, the annual Maple Sugaring Festival starts this Sunday, March 13th and continues the following weekend, on March 19th & 20th. At this event, participants can travel back in time and experience the history of maple sugaring. There is a 90-minute outdoor guided tour that leaves every 15 minutes from the nature center. Part of the tour includes visiting a Colonial and Native American site, where the … (8 comments)
canton ma: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton MA
- 03/10/11 09:47 AM
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton MA Canton MA is lucky to be home to the Irish Cultural Centre of New England (ICC) - THE place to go for all things Irish! Given that Saint Patrick's Day is around the corner, it is the perfect place to celebrate the biggest Irish holiday of all. On Sunday, March 12th, the ICC is holding a Saint Patrick's Day Open House, where you can experience a variety of Irish cultural activities, including Irish music, dancing, "craic" and food. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., there will … (7 comments)
canton ma: The King & I to Open at Stoughton Dinner Theater
- 03/08/11 03:35 PM
The King & I to Open at Stoughton Dinner Theater On Friday March 11th, "The King & I" will open for a limited engagement at the Starline Room Dinner Theater at the Paris Cabaret in Stoughton MA. The show will feature the Starliners, the Starline's own singing waitstaff, as well as some of the talented students from The Starline Academy for the Performing Arts. The show runs every weekend through the first weekend in April. Friday and Saturday performances are in the evening, with dinner reservations at 6:30. The Sunday performances offer a matinee at 2:00 pm. The Starline Room Dinner … (7 comments)
canton ma: It is the People - Not the Name that Make A Difference
- 03/06/11 02:13 PM
It is the People - Not the Name that Make a Difference I was meeting some buyers to see some homes on the real estate market in Milton MA. There were a few homes they wanted to see and as luck would have it, they all had Open Houses scheduled. I arrived at the first one a little bit ahead of my buyers. I signed in, introduced myself to the listing agent & took a look around. He then asked me which agency I was with - and I informed him that I was with Buyers Brokers Only from neighboring Canton MA. … (14 comments)
canton ma: Join Me at Cocktails for CAPE!
- 03/04/11 01:10 AM
Join Me at Cocktails for CAPE! CAPE (Canton Alliance for Public Education) will be holding its 7th annual Fundraising Gala on March 11th at 7:00 pm at the CBS Scene at Patriot's Place in Foxboro, Massachusetts. This year's event is called Cocktails for CAPE. CAPE is a non-profit organization, run entirely by volunteers, whose mission is to provide funding for those projects and programs in the Canton Public Schools that are not able to be funded through the regular school department budget. We all know that these are trying times for municipalities everywhere so the need for additional funding is more important … (6 comments)
canton ma: Canton MA Middle School Presents Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 03/02/11 02:28 PM
Canton MA Middle School Presents Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Once again, the Canton MA Public Schools Performing Arts department is at it again. This weekend, Friday March 4th & Saturday March 5th, the Galvin Middle School will present the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" under the direction of its music teacher, Mr. John Russell. The musical is based on the Bible story from Genesis about Joseph and his "coat of many colors". It was the first musical written by the famed team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. There is really no dialogue in the show; it … (4 comments)
canton ma: A Rainy Day is A Great Time to Look at Houses
- 02/26/11 01:12 PM
A Rainy Day is A Great Time to Look at Houses It is nice to have a nice sunny day to take a buyer out to look at houses. Everything looks better on a sunny day. Buyers are more optimistic. And it sure makes it easier to look around outside, not to mention opening that lock box! Yesterday, we had a very rainy day here in Canton MA. I had a client scheduled to see several places. Well, one of them that we went into (a vacant property) we opened the door to the basement and heard what sounded like a … (12 comments)
canton ma: Canton MA Open Houses for February 27, 2011
- 02/25/11 09:22 AM
There are 9 properties with Open Houses scheduled for Sunday February 27th in Canton MA. Seven are single family homes and two are condominiums. First, the single family home open houses: 15 Fencourt Road. $499,900.00 12:00-2:00. 6 Pamela. $564,900.00 12:00-1:30. 33 Pleasant Street. $720,000.00 12:00-1:30. 50 Strawberry Lane. $799,900.00 12:00-1:30. 15 Evelyn Way. $799,900.00 1:00-3:00. 201 Pecunit Street. $1,099,000.00 2:00-4:00. 4 Albert Street. $1,299,000.00 2:00-3:30 Next, the condominium open houses: 19 Pine Street, Unit L. $199,900.00 11:00-1:00 22 Maple Street, Unit C. $335,000.00 1:00-2:30 Buyers beware of attending Open Houses unrepresented. Read my Open House Tips For Buyers prior to heading out.
The Canton Community Theatre ("CCT") is one of the hidden treasures in Canton MA. Established in 2001, it was established by its founding members to bring education, entertainment and cultural exposure. Ever since its first summer production of The Music Man in 2001, CCT has entertained the town with an annual summer show. In addition, there are other productions and community events organized throughout the year. CCT, run entirely by volunteers, gives back by organizing caroling during the holiday season, fundraising for other community groups and more. This weekend, CCT will provide a late-Valentine's … (6 comments)
canton ma: Sunday's Open Houses in Canton MA
- 02/19/11 08:26 AM
Sunday's Open Houses in Canton MA There are 18 properties with Open Houses scheduled for Sunday February 20th in Canton MA. Nine are single family homes and nine are condominiums. First, the single family home open houses: 11 Rebecca Road, $309,00.00.00 1:00-3:00. 266 Sherman Street. $329,000.00 12:00-1:30. 5 Bailey Street. $379,900.00 12:00-1:30. 91 Greenlodge. $$539,000.00 12:00-2:00. 6 Pamela. $564,900.00 12:00-2:00. 60 Indian Lane. $739,000.00 2:00-4:00. 20 Bazin Lane. $799,900.00 1:00-3:00. 15 Evelyn Way. $799,900.00 2:00-4:00. 201 Pecunit Street. $1,099,000.00 12:00-2:00. Next, the condominium open houses: 90 Neponset St., Unit 901. $124,900.00 1:00-3:00. 90 Neponset St., Unit 904. $130,000.00 1:00-3:00. 24 Forge Pond, Unit … (4 comments)
canton ma: School Vacation Week in Canton MA
- 02/19/11 02:40 AM
School Vacation Week in Canton MA Yes, it is school vacation week in Canton MA. Time for the annual February vacation, kicked off by the President's Day holiday. With all the snow days, early releases and late starts due to the snow this winter, some parents are wondering how it can be vacation week. Didn't the kids just have a bunch of days off? Relax. There are plenty of things to do in Canton MA this February vacation. As mentioned in an earlier blog post, the Canton Recreation Department is offering a Games and Skills Clinic, Tuesday through Friday from 9 … (0 comments)
Well, it is at least for now! The temperature rose to the mid-50s in Canton MA today - the warmest day since some time in November. The sun was shining & the snow was (and still is) melting. While those large snowbanks will last for a while longer and we most definitely will have more colder days, things are heading in the right direction. So, now that it seems that spring is almost at our doorstep if you are considering buying a home in Canton MA, Milton MA or a surrounding community, now is definitely the … (7 comments)
canton ma: Canton MA Real Estate Market Snaphot
- 02/12/11 04:21 AM
Canton MA Real Estate Market Snapshot As of today, there are currently 68 single family homes actively listed in the Canton MA Real Estate market. As always, there is a wide variety of pricing and options. On the low end, there is a four-room, two-bedroom, one-bathroom Colonial listed for $259,900, with a seven-room, three-bedroom, one-bathroom Ranch not far behind at $269,900. The high end tops out with a twelve-room, six-bedroom, four and one half bath Cape-style home listed at $1.5 million. The average price is at $643,606.00, but that includes five homes listed at over $1 million. With those homes out … (5 comments)
canton ma: Canton's Got Talent!
- 02/07/11 12:30 AM
Canton's Got Talent! And you can come and see all that talent this Friday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Canton High School! MusicCounts!, Canton's music booster organization, is holding its second semi-annual talent contest, featuring talented members of the Canton Public Schools. That's right - teachers, staff and administrators will step out of their comfort zones and compete in a talent show in order to raise money for MusicCounts!. MusicCounts! was formed in 2001 in response to a growing need for support of music programs within the Canton Public Schools curriculum. It is an advocacy group that is dedicated … (7 comments)
canton ma: Ten Reasons Why it is Super Sunday in Canton MA
- 02/06/11 08:21 AM
Ten Reasons Why It Is Super Sunday in Canton MA While it is not quite as exciting without the Patriots playing in the Super Bowl, it is still Super Sunday here in Canton MA. The sun is shining. The temperature is over 40. The ice and snow are slowly melting. The melting is going down the gutters & downspouts - not through the roof. The sky is a crystal clear blue. Folks are preparing for their Super Bowl parties. There are a wide variety of homes for sale to meet the needs of a wide variety of buyers. There is a good … (10 comments)
Author Bio: Christine Smith has over 25 years of experience in real estate. She earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College and law degree from Boston College Law School. She lives and works in Canton, Massachusetts.
Congratulations to Canton's Problem Solving Teams!
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