The Canton High girls volleyball team has been rolling right along this fall with seven match victories in eight tries — including five in a row — to lead the Hockomock Davenport Division as they approach the halfway point of the season. But when the Bulldogs take the court next Thursday against Oliver Ames, the […]
Mary E. Ayer (Joyce), 83, of Canton, passed away October 1 at Season’s Hospice in Milton surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Jamaica Plain, she graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School in Jamaica Plain. Mary previously worked as the assistant treasurer for the Volunteer Cooperative Bank in Boston. She has lived in […]
Jeffrey Francis “Jeff” Gallahue passed away peacefully at his home on September 30, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Rooney Gallahue, son Thomas and daughter-in-law Kathryn Gallahue, adoring daughter Joanne Gallahue, son Patrick Gallahue, and cherished grandchildren Andrew and Brynn Gallahue, all of Canton. Brother of Elaine Schembari of Scituate, Joan Pavidis […]
Robert “Bob” Minder, 64, of Canton, passed away on September 29, 2016, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Bob moved to Boston to pursue a career in education. For more than 34 years, he was an inspiration to students and shared his tremendous passion […]
Editor’s note: The Citizen provided the Board of Selectmen the opportunity to respond in writing to the questions contained in this letter. However, the board instead intends to address the matter at its next meeting on October 18. Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of Free the Rez to discuss the activity, or lack […]
An independent auditor has given Canton’s 2015 financial books a superlative rating and commended the town for its top bond rating, high level of cash reserves, and workable plan to meet its pension liability. Roselli, Clark & Associates gave the town a “Clear Opinion,” the highest grade available, in its review of the FY15 financial […]
With three more wins last week, the CHS girls soccer team has improved its record to 5-2 overall and remains fast on the heels of Davenport Division leader North Attleboro. The girls entered play this week just one standings point behind the Red Rocketeers, who are 5-1-1. Since losing to NA on September 20, Canton […]
I never thought I’d find myself writing those words. But as more news comes out about what Wells Fargo was doing to its customers, that’s the only way to describe them. Wells Fargo was a rogue bank. In order to show ever-increasing marketing share and revenue growth to Wall Street, Wells Fargo put so much […]
After five years of writing these stories, the sense that Canton has a far greater history than many comparable towns is now apparent. And when you take stock of what this town has become economically and socially and where it is going, we are in a remarkable position to memorialize and capitalize on some of […]
The town of Canton is excited to announce that all registered voters will be able to vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts. Early voting will begin on October 24 and continue through November 4. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a registered voter was allowed […]
