An out-of-state developer appeared before the Canton Board of Selectmen earlier this week with a proposal to build a high-end apartment complex with space for retail and commercial development at the former Cumberland Farms property at 777 Dedham Street. The property, which is currently zoned industrial, has been vacant since 2009, when Cumberland Farms relocated […]
Over 100 local runners braved the pre-downpours of Hurricane Arthur and in some cases set new records amidst threatening skies in the 47th running of the Canton July 4th Road Race. Louis Raffetto, 32, of Canton, set a modern-day course record with a time of 28:52 in the five-mile race. Andrea Widberg, 39, a Kennedy […]
Selectmen approved a tentative new drop-off site for white goods and bulk items to be set up this week on Hudson Road, which is off Shawmut Road (off Dedham Street). Residents will also be able to use the site to dispose of excess trash, particularly after a family party or a heavy trash week. Large […]
The Canton American Legion Post 24 baseball team rebounded last week with a 4-2 record and remerged as a playoff contender. However, Canton (6-8) will still have to overtake two other teams, Holbrook (9-5) and Stoughton (8-7), in order to have a chance at one of the four playoff spots in the division. There were […]
The Reverend Dale L. Van Meter, retired social worker, teacher and minister, died peacefully in his home in Sharon on June 27, 2014, following a brief illness. He was 94 years old and had lived a diverse, full life; he will be greatly missed by many. Born in Ohio, he is the son of the […]
Saint Hubert Henry, 81, of Canton, passed away June 26 at Roscommon Extended Care in Mattapan. Born and raised in Haiti, he came to Florida in 1999 and has lived in Canton since 2008. Beloved husband of the late St-Cilia Henry (Aintil). Father of Marie and Junie Henry, both of Canton, and Judith Henry of […]
Helene Joyce (Cabitt) Weiner, of Canton, passed away on June 25, 2014. Beloved wife of Frank Weiner for 59 years. Loving mother of Richard Weiner and his wife, Karen, of Ashland and Michael Weiner and his wife, Melissa, of Marlboro. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Andrew, Bradley, Jacqueline and Benjamin. Great-grandmother of Jaden. Dear sister of […]
James M. Gilmore, 80, of Canton, formerly of Falmouth and Naples, FL, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014, following a long illness. Born in Boston, he graduated from Cathedral High School. James was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked for Boston Edison as a store manager and later in the garage until retirement. […]
Dorothy E. O’Brien, a resident of Canton for over 50 years, died after a long illness. She was 94 years old. Devoted wife of the late Edward M. O’Brien. Loving mother of Robert O’Brien of Canton and the late Patricia O’Brien. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday in St. John the Evangelist Church […]
The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. This week’s entry by Aidan Lee was selected as the winning entry in the Middle School Short Story category and also garnered the Best in Show award. Boom! Boom! […]
