Although used by generations of Canton residents for recreational purposes, Reservoir Pond only recently became a town-owned property, and the Earl Newhouse Waterfront serves as the access area for the public to unload their boats into the Rez. However, black and gold signs in the parking lot at the waterfront state that motorized boats and trailers are prohibited, leaving boaters who do not live on the properties that abut the Rez with the option of using canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized boats.
Congratulations to Canton’s Thomas Singleton, who picked up two recent victories on the New England PGA Junior Tour. On July 6, the Galvin Middle School seventh grader won the boys 12-13 year old division at the Milton-Hoosic Tournament in his hometown of Canton. Two days later, he continued his strong play at Presidents Golf Course […]
Harold H. Harkins, 91, of Canton, passed away at home July 12 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School and was a lifelong resident of the town. He was an Army veteran of World War II and worked for Draper Brothers in Canton for many years […]
Jul 17 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Rita P. Cooper (Cleary), 90, of Canton, died peacefully Saturday, July 11, in the comfort of her home. Rita enjoyed spending long weekends at her son John’s vacation home in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. She also enjoyed playing (and mostly winning on) lottery scratch tickets as well as spending holidays with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren […]
Jul 17 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Wilfred E. FitzGerald, 86, of Easton, formerly of Canton, passed away July 6 at the Copley at Stoughton surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Wollaston and graduated from Thayer Academy in Braintree and Burdette College. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War and […]
Jul 17 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Did you know … Eight school employees retired at the end of this past school year: Marilyn Capone, a Galvin Middle School reading teacher, after 38 years of service; Luce kindergarten teacher Margaret Sullivan after 29 years; JFK nurse Susan Rogers after 19 years; Barbara Stephens, administrative assistant to the school business manager, after 17 […]
Editor’s note: The following is the first in a series of guest columns by Rachael Allen, a rising sophomore at Bowdoin College and a lifelong Canton resident. The recipient of several writing awards, Allen is the news editor for Bowdoin’s student newspaper, the Orient, and the editor-in-chief of The Quill, Bowdoin’s literary and arts magazine. […]
The house is surrounded. Come out with your hands up. It is the stuff of TV and movies, but for a few tense moments last Tuesday evening, July 7, it was reality for Hubbard Street resident Marty Herman, who found himself as the unwitting victim of a telephone hoax known as “swatting.” Equally as dangerous […]
Jul 17 2015 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
For the first time in several months, selectmen have tangible evidence that new Governor Charlie Baker and the state Department of Transportation are ready to commit money to the Dedham Street corridor improvements. The list of improvements — many of which were added at the urging of Canton officials, notably selectmen Victor Del Vecchio and […]
Jul 17 2015 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The communities of Canton, Stoughton, Holbrook, and Walpole have applied for and received a state grant to finance the appointment of a full-time substance abuse coalition coordinator to coordinate activities within the four towns. Canton Fire Chief Charlie Doody said the coordinator will mobilize the four communities to help prevent alcohol and drug abuse among […]
Jul 17 2015 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
