Margaret C. “Peg” Mullaley, 83, died peacefully June 25, 2016. Born in Boston, Peg was raised in Mission Hill. She worked as a receptionist for HESSCO Elder Services in Sharon for over 20 years. Peg was a devoted parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church and was an avid bingo player … Order a digital subscription to […]
Ruth M. Casale (Lawless) of Canton passed away June 23 at Carney Hospital in Dorchester surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Boston, she has lived in Canton since 1972 and was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Loving mother of Claire M. Joyce and her […]
James Amory Perkins Homans, 88, of Canton, Jimmy to his friends, died at dawn on June 16 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Yvonne, three sons from his first marriage, James, John and Sam, seven grandchildren, Michael, Catherine, Daniel, Caroline, Charles, Stewart and Camilla, and two stepchildren, Genevieve […]
Barbara Perkins (Hunnefeld), 77, of Canton, passed away June 11 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born and raised in Boston, she attended Boston schools and has lived in Canton since 1971. She worked as a secretary for the Canton Public Works Department for several years before retiring in 1990. Barbara enjoyed boating, going […]
Dear Editor: I read with interest George Comeau’s June 23 article on the viaduct, which I consider to be the entrance to Canton. In the article, Comeau points out the lack of maintenance that is around this historic structure. This unique viaduct, which has been functioning for close to 200 years, needs to be brought […]
Dear Editor: On June 16, the Canton Citizen published an excellent article by Jay Turner, who did a well written and thorough job at covering a public hearing being conducted by the Canton Board of Health to discuss the results of a tobacco sale compliance check with a number of local businesses. Of 22 stores […]
The following all-star selections appear in the June 30 issue as part of the Canton Citizen’s annual spring sports wrap-up. Boys’ MVP Ben O’Neill (Lacrosse) A senior captain and two-time All-Hockomock selection, O’Neill was the Bulldogs’ leading scorer and most dangerous offensive weapon — the kind of singular talent that defenses build their game plan […]
Monday, July 4, is Independence Day, and with it comes the return of two popular Canton traditions: the July 4th celebration and fireworks display and the 49th annual road race and fun run. The celebration, which is sponsored by Canton Parks and Recreation, will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Centre of […]
On Wednesday, June 15, the Galvin Middle School hosted its 2016 Cultural Heritage Night, a fun-filled evening of music, dance and food celebrating the cultures in the school and local community. Organized by GMS Dean of Students Annya Haughton, the inaugural event featured performances by the Stajez Cultural Arts Center of Randolph, Rumba y Timbal […]
Canton residents are being asked to make a big, collective sacrifice this summer when it comes to outdoor water usage per order of the state Department of Environmental Protection. While a general prohibition on all nonessential daytime use has been in effect in the town since May 1, the Canton Water Division recently announced further […]
