MatchingDonors.com, a Canton-based nonprofit that matches patients with organ donors, recently completed a successful property flip in Canton through its RealEstate4Kidneys program. The program, originally launched in conjunction with Canton real estate agent Joel Pratt of JL Pratt Realtors, has raised more than $1 million through the acquisition and renovation of distressed properties. Another local […]
Jan 18 2017 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
In a span of just four days, town officials learned of the surprise impending departures of two top municipal leaders: Selectmen Chairman Bob Burr and Parks and Recreation Director Janet Maguire. On Friday, January 6, Maguire tendered her resignation effective January 20 after accepting an offer to become the assistant head softball coach at Cornell […]
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
It went from approval to completion in just over one year’s time, and in a matter of months it has already started to feel like home. For the local hockey community, that seems to be the prevailing sentiment toward the new Canton Ice House
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
This month, the Trustees of Reservations is celebrating winter with a series of unique activities taking place at the historic Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate on Washington Street in Canton. Families can visit the estate Sundays in January from 1-3 p.m. to explore the beautiful garden paths on snowshoes. Spend 30 minutes learning about different styles […]
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen
While the week did not end as they would have liked owing to Saturday’s snowstorm, the Canton High varsity wrestlers still have much to be excited about after securing their first home win last Tuesday with a dominant showing against Davenport Division opponent Milford. The bad news for the Bulldogs last week had nothing to […]
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Both CHS indoor track teams are still looking for their first meet win after falling to Sharon last Wednesday at the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Boston. The girls lost to the Eagles 71-29 and the boys lost 80-19 as both teams fell to 0-3 on the season. For the girls team, senior Hannah Link […]
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Kathleen “Kay” E. Johnston, 85, of Nashua, NH, formerly of Mansfield and Canton, died peacefully January 6, 2017. Kay volunteered for many years with FISH of Canton and the Canton Public Library. She was the devoted wife of the late James N. Johnston. Loving mother of Beth G. Johnston of CT, Joyce M. Frank and […]
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Paul J. Feeney of Randolph, formerly of Mattapan, Milton and Canton, passed away January 6 at Milton Hospital. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he was raised in Mattapan and Milton. He graduated from Boston College High School, St. Anselm’s College, and earned his PhD from Southern Illinois University. Paul played hockey at BC High and was […]
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Stephen A. “Mooney” Casale, 61, of Canton, passed away at home January 6. Born in Boston, he was raised in Mattapan and graduated from Hyde Park High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He has lived in Canton for many years and was a longtime employee of Polaroid Corporation before […]
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Phyllis A. Gorka, 75, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Phyllis was a retired hairdresser. She was the devoted wife of Peter J. Gorka of Canton. She was the loving mother of Robert J. Gorka and his wife, Linda, of Canton and Kimberly A. Goodrich of Norton. Loving sister of Lorraine […]
Jan 13 2017 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
