The Order for the Preservation of Indian Culture (TOPIC) held its 38th annual Pow Wow June 28-29 at Prowse Farm, located at the foot of Great Blue Hill. The event featured traditional Native American ceremonies, dancing, drum and song, numerous crafts and vendors, and education on the customs and life of Native American culture. The […]
Walter J. Ryan, 88, longtime Norwood resident, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2014. Born in Lowell and raised in South Boston, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Margaret V. (MacAleer) Ryan. Mr. Ryan proudly served his country in World War II with the U.S. Army. He worked for Veterans Services […]
Earl R. Coutu, 90, of Sharon, passed away July 12 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was raised in Hyde Park and attended Boston Public Schools and Bryant & Stratton. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Boston Police Department from 1947-1980, retiring as a lieutenant. […]
Lowell Hanson, 88, formerly of Sharon, of Milton, passed away at the Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood July 11. Born and raised in Sharon, he graduated from Sharon High School and was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a mechanic at Taylor’s Garage in Sharon for many years. He […]
Click here to read a 2012 profile on Peter Callahan. Peter M. Callahan, 68, of Canton, passed away July 11 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton after a long illness. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston Latin High School and Boston College and was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He […]
Update: The airport park dedication referenced below was moved to Wednesday, July 23, at 10 a.m. Did you know … According to Janet Pratt, president of the Canton Area Helpline, over 3,000 people were serviced through our Canton Food Pantry last year. They continue to expand and serve the needs of Canton families and seniors. […]
CHS head football coach Dave Bohane recently announced his offseason weightlifting awards and also released the schedule for the 2014 football season. Bohane made the announcements at a “Pub Night” fundraiser held June 20 at the Turnpike Café. That fundraiser, along with a previously run event, netted $3,300 for the high school and middle school […]
Following its narrow and somewhat surprising victory at the 2014 annual town meeting in May, a controversial citizen’s petition that aims to move the Canton municipal elections from April to November is on its way to the state legislature, although approval will not come fast or easy, according to state Representative Bill Galvin. In a […]
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced last week the appointment of Michael Tamasi, a Canton resident and the president and CEO of Avon-based AccuRounds, to the New England Advisory Council (NEAC). The NEAC is convened by Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren and includes senior leaders of small- to mid-size businesses throughout New England. Members […]
St. Gerard’s held its annual Kids Camp last week (July 7-11) at Canton High School. The popular camp drew hundreds of campers and counselors and featured a variety of games and activities, including a slip and slide and a week-ending talent show. See this July 17 issue of the Citizen for complete photo coverage of […]
