George E. Lyons, Jr., 81, of Canton, passed away October 16 at home. Born in Boston, he was raised in South Boston and Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School. George was a hard worker and started his own company, George E. Lyons, Jr. Inc., just after high school, which he operated for over 50 […]
Beginning on Monday, October 24, and continuing through Friday, November 4, all registered voters in Canton will have the option of casting their ballots early for the November 8 state election. Unlike absentee voting — which will still be available for registered voters who will be absent from Canton on Election Day, have a disability […]
Sophomore Maggie Malloy continued her recent scoring surge and the defense added two more shutouts to its resume as the CHS varsity field hockey team ran its winning streak to six in a row with victories last week over Norwood and Oliver Ames. With the two latest wins, the Bulldogs improved to 9-3 overall and […]
Did you know … In 2016, more American adults used prescription painkillers than cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and cigars combined. More than one in three American adults (35 percent) were given painkiller prescriptions by medical providers this past year. The percentage is even higher when you factor in the number of adults who obtained painkillers for […]
With a win and two draws last week, the Canton High boys soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to a season-high seven games while giving itself a bit of a cushion heading into an action-packed final two weeks. Entering play on Monday, the Bulldogs were still in first place in the Davenport Division by the […]
Selectman Victor Del Vecchio, in an effort to improve public accessibility at the town-owned Earl Newhouse Waterfront area leading to Reservoir Pond, has proposed a master plan for the site. Del Vecchio, who announced the plan at Tuesday night’s selectmen’s meeting, said the cost is estimated at $65,000 and would be paid for with Community […]
The Canton Fire Department held its annual open house at CFD headquarters on Saturday. The event featured fire apparatus displays, live demonstrations, free food, and prizes for children. See this week’s Canton Citizen
This coming Saturday, October 22, the Canton Board of Health will host its annual Health Fair, a popular fall tradition in the town dating back nearly 30 years. The Health Fair, which is free and open to all residents, will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Canton High School. This year marks […]
The leaves crunch underfoot, just as they did exactly 300 years ago in the same spot. There is a mossy bed that surrounds the head and footstone, and the October light dapples through the leaves of beautiful poplar. Much has changed beyond the walls of this place, but the reflections on life and sanctity are […]
