
The idea behind saving the buildings at the Paul Revere and Sons property began back in 2008 when Attorney Paul Schneiders, representing the Napleton Company, stood before the Canton Historical Commission and sought a demolition request for the historic structures. It was unthinkable that such nationally significant mill buildings with a lineage that connected directly […]
The close-knit town of Canton remains in a state of shock and mourning following the tragic deaths of two residents who were struck by falling tree limbs on Friday. The two victims, 6-year-old Kaleigh Kenyon and 48-year-old Tom Gunning, were both critically injured in their back yards and died just hours apart at neighboring Boston […]
Feb 6 2016 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Jay Turner
A six-year-old Canton girl who was struck by a tree limb earlier today has died, according to multiple news reports. The girl, identified as Kaleigh Kenyon, was reportedly playing in her backyard on Indian Lane when the tree limb struck her. A neighbor was performing CPR on her when first responders arrived shortly after 2 […]
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Canton-based Timberline Construction was recently awarded the contract to renovate the William Ellery Channing Eustis Estate — an 80-acre estate located on Canton Avenue in Milton. The goal of this renovation is to prepare this notable property to be opened to the public as a museum for tours, events and programs dedicated to the study […]
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen

Donate for a chance to win a private tour of 7News Boston ~ On Saturday, March 5, Canton resident Brian Moore-Ward and his team of “B’s Climbing Fools” will once again attempt to scale all 61 flights of stairs at 200 Clarendon Tower (formerly the John Hancock Tower) as part of the National Multiple Sclerosis […]
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner

Six individuals from the CHS boys and girls indoor track teams and two relay teams have qualified for the Division 4 Championship Meet, scheduled for Friday, February 12, at 4 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Center. The CHS qualifiers include Selena Cho in the 55m and long jump, Cat Song in the mile and two-mile, […]
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger

The Canton High boys basketball team visited the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence for a special Sunday afternoon game against Norwood, and the school was well-represented with the CHS Jazz-Pep Band, cheerleaders, and a large contingent of fans. Home to the nationally ranked Providence College basketball team and the Boston Bruins’ AHL affiliate, the Dunkin […]
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
James J. Igo, Sr., 95, of Canton, passed away at home February 1. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, Jim grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and Boston University and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner and operator of Plyco Concrete Forms for many years before […]
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Ellen M. (Milling) Barrett, of Canton, passed away at home February 1 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Boston, she attended Boston schools. She was a member of the Gold Star Wives of America and a devoted mother … Order a digital subscription to access the full version of all obituaries.
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
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Elena M. Williams (Marinaro), 60, of Fall River, formerly of Canton, passed away January 31. Born in Norwood, she was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and has lived in Fall River for many years. She was a devoted mother and homemaker … Order a digital subscription to access the full version of all […]
Feb 5 2016 | Posted in
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