Beverly M. (Hammond) Remiesiewicz, of Canton, passed away May 18 at the Charlwell House in Norwood. Born in Holden, she was raised in Canton and attended Canton schools and graduated from Canton High School in 1950. She has lived in Canton for most of her life where she was a soloist and an active member […]
May 21 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Thomas J. Norton of Norton, 71, formerly of Canton, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 17, 2015. He was a retired printer and was previously involved with Canton Pop Warner Football and Canton Little League. Tom was the devoted husband for 50 years of Janice A. Norton with whom he shared a life that was happy, blissful, […]
May 21 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Paul F. Power, 93, of Canton, formerly of Hyde Park, retired deputy superintendent, BPD, and retired chief of security of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, passed away peacefully May 14 at home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II and a member of the Boston Police VFW Post 1018 […]
May 21 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Grace Chandler (Tinkham), 97, of Canton, passed away May 11 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. Born and raised in Canton, she attended Canton schools and was a lifelong resident of the town. Grace worked as a clerk for a retail company for many years. She was an active member of the United Church […]
May 21 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Did you know … Canton is not alone when it comes to voter apathy. In the recent Stoughton election, only 29 candidates turned in their names to be put on the ballot for the 97 available seats as town meeting members. In one of the precincts, only two residents came forward for 19 available slots. […]
It’s back to the drawing board for the Canton School Committee tonight as members try to salvage their plan of extending the start times at the high school and middle school while also cutting class sizes at both schools. School officials had hoped to secure additional funding at annual town meeting, either through a $540,000 […]
Town meeting voted to spend $655,165 for seven proposals benefitting historical preservation and affordable housing as recommended by the Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC). The approved projects include $414,000 for improvements to the David Tilden House at Pequitside Farm
May 21 2015 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Luce Elementary School held its 14th annual 5K & Fun Run on Sunday, May 17, starting and ending at the Luce School. The event featured a half-mile race for kids ages 4-8, a mile run for ages 9-12, and a 5K race for adults. Prizes were awarded to the top finishers in all age […]
May 21 2015 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Three men remain in court custody and face a dangerousness hearing this week for charges of armed assault with the intent to murder and multiple firearms charges following a shooting of a vehicle early Sunday morning, May 17, on Route 138 and Washington Street near Adrienne Drive. No one was injured in the shooting, which […]
May 21 2015 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
Town Clerk Tracy K. Kenney has announced that the last day to register to vote for the June 23 special election will be Wednesday, June 3. The Town Clerk’s office will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 3. Residents who would like to have a voter registration form mailed to them […]
May 21 2015 | Posted in
Town Election | By
Canton Citizen