E. Bradford “Brad” Schuhmacher, 77, of Canton, passed away at Bridges by Epoch in Westwood September 22 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Arlington, graduated from Arlington High School, and attended Gordon College in Wenham. Brad was a salesman for many years for Levitz Furniture and Mattress Discounters before […]
Oct 1 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
John J. Keegan, 57, of Canton, formerly of Coolock, Dublin, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday, September 21, 2016. John worked as a civil engineer who enjoyed golf and was an avid soccer fan. Devoted husband of Deborah M. Keegan (Beurman) of Canton. Loving father of Kathleen M. Keegan of Canton. Loving son of Maura Keegan […]
Oct 1 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
David E. Perri, 67, of the North End of Boston, formerly of Canton and Milton, passed away unexpectedly at home September 19. Born in Milton, he was raised in Milton and Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1967. David went on to attend Villanova University and graduated from Monmouth College. He worked as […]
Oct 1 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Gary Thomas McNamara, 63, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, at his home surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was the son of the late Edwin and Ruth (Engler) McNamara. Gary was born on December 22, 1952, in Norwood. He was a graduate of the Berkley Conservatory of Music. He was […]
Oct 1 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: On August 9, our Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to oppose a resolution submitted by the “No Canton Gas Pipeline” group that objects to the controversial Access Northeast project — a $3 billion proposed expansion of the Algonquin Gas Transmission system that would add five miles of new gas pipeline in Canton. Did […]
Drop off your clean, gently used children’s Halloween costumes at Pratt Realtors between Saturday, September 24, and Saturday, October 8, and pick up a new-to-you costume between Sunday, October 9, and Sunday, October 23. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-perishable […]
Sep 30 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Convicted Canton murderer Rod Matthews will remain behind bars for at least the next five years after the state parole board rejected his latest bid for release, marking the third time since 2001 that he has been denied a request for parole. In its decision, handed down earlier this week, the board determined that Matthews, […]
Sep 30 2016 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
The following is in response to a letter that appeared in last week’s Canton Citizen. Dear Editor: Why does the town hate the Canton River? The official name of that body of water is the East Branch of the Neponset River. I have a copy of the earliest map of what is now Canton and […]

Everyone came up a winner as the 12th annual Reebok Canton Road Race drew nearly 700 runners from all over the Greater Boston area Sunday morning, September 25. The race was held at Reebok headquarters on a sunny, slightly windy, 50-degree day and was hosted by the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI). CABI […]
Sep 30 2016 | Posted in
Business | By
Mike Berger
Monday, August 15, started as any other summer day for Alaina Goodwin. The 17-year-old was enjoying the last weeks of summer before returning to Canton High School to start her senior year with her twin sister, Darria. On that day, the family planned to go to the beach and everyone was getting ready when Alaina […]
Sep 30 2016 | Posted in
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Schools | By
Mary Ann Price