The Canton Cultural Council has set an October 15 postmark deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. All applications must be mailed to Lisa Campbell, Treasurer, Canton Cultural Council, Canton Town Hall, 801 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021. According to council spokesperson Kathy Fox Alfano, […]
Hundreds of commuters use Route 138 daily to travel to and from work, or to take care of their shopping needs. It’s possible, however, that only a handful of those drivers have noticed the large beige building at 427 Turnpike Street that houses Fountain of Grace, a non-denominational church that offers Sunday services to a […]
By Pam D’Agostino Dr. Robert D’Agostino has been a practicing family physician in the town of Canton since 1979. He agreed to share his cancer journey, through the perspective of his wife, because he has cared for innumerable patients with cancer. He wants those who have had the disease, and those who may receive those […]
On Thursday, September 11, the Canton Fire and Police departments held their annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Canton Fire headquarters on Revere Street. The ceremony honored the sacrifices and bravery of New York’s first responders while also paying tribute to the thousands of victims who perished in the terrorist attacks in 2001. Michelle Stark photos
Employees of Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP are preparing to lace up their running shoes to compete in the corporate challenge section of the 10th annual Reebok/Canton Road Race in Canton. The race will be held on Sunday, October 5, at Reebok headquarters. “Although our firm is almost 70 years old, we are a brand-new business here […]
Powered by their two red-hot senior captains and with help from a strong supporting cast, the CHS boys varsity soccer team made it a perfect three for three to open the season with victories last week over Mansfield and King Philip. Including their season-opening win against North Attleboro, the Bulldogs have now taken down three […]
Mary R. Duffey (Furey), 89, of Westwood, formerly of Canton, passed away at home September 15 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Somerville, she graduated from Somerville High School and Fisher Jr. College. She previously worked for the Federal Bankruptcy Court in Boston and as a secretary for an investment firm. She […]
Editor’s note: The Canton Citizen is pleased to introduce the Canton Sports Guy, a new biweekly column by CHS alumnus Chris Peltier. Future Canton Sports Guy columns will be exclusive to the print edition and our new e-Citizen. A new fall sports season is now officially underway, and fans of Bulldog athletics have to be […]
Dear Editor: Can you imagine a student explaining to his parents that the 2 percent test grade just received wasn’t all that bad because someone else in the class had only scored 1 percent? This is essentially the argument put forth by Canton Selectman Avril Elkort in defending Canton’s abysmal voter turnout and why local […]
Hannington’s won the Canton’s Men’s Softball League title last week after beating Canton Junction four games to one in the best-of-seven final series. This marks the third consecutive season — and ninth time in the last 11 years — that Hannington’s has won the men’s league championship. Hannington’s was dominant yet again this season, finishing […]
