It’s called phone spoofing. It’s rampant. It’s all too easy to fall for. And basically it means that to protect yourself, you cannot believe what you see on your Caller ID. Ever. A customer came into the bank to speak with me. His mother-in-law had recently passed away and he was the executor of her […]
The Canton Police and Fire departments conducted a joint active shooter training exercise on Thursday, April 18, at B’nai Tikvah on Washington Street. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said 18 Canton firefighters along with half of the Canton police force participated in a drill to simulate an active shooter event with victims. Police officers and firefighter-paramedics […]
Celebrated in April each year, National Donate Life Month is an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ donors and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of organ donation. As always, Tom Brady, the legendary Patriots quarterback, is doing his part to save the lives of people needing […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that the deadline to register to vote for the May 28, 2019 Special Town Election will be Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The town clerk’s office will remain open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 8. You may also register to vote online through the secretary of the […]
Gerard J. Chisholm, 65, of Canton and East Falmouth, passed away April 21 at home. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. He worked for the Pipefitters Union Local #537 for many years before retiring. He was a member of the American Legion Post #24 in Canton and […]
Jesse Lord Howard, 43, of Canton, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on April 20, 2019. Beloved son of Gary and Sheila (Danahy) Howard of West Bridgewater, formerly of Canton. Dear brother of Jason Howard, his wife Coleen and daughter Hannah of Westwood. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins, and leaves […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 25 edition include: * News and notes from the April 23 Board of Selectmen’s meeting (excerpt here) * Canton native inaugurated as Becker’s first female president * Instructor taps former students to help prepare future […]
The town of Canton has received some more positive financial news as Standard & Poor’s (S&P) recently reaffirmed its AAA bond rating — the highest rating given to a municipality — which in turn led to lower than expected interest rates. Finance Director Jim Murgia, in his final year before he retires, sought authorization on […]
It was a productive but ultimately frustrating April vacation week for the Canton High baseball team as the Bulldogs squandered a golden opportunity for a two-game sweep with a hard-luck loss to King Philip at home on Thursday. Already winners of a 5-3 decision over nonleague Wellesley the previous day and with a 3-0 advantage […]
The spring season is now in full swing for both CHS tennis teams, and experience level has been the primary differentiator with the veteran girls squad racing to a 3-1 start while the new-look boys team continues to make strides with a fresh lineup under new head coach Bill Donovan. For the girls team, Joel […]
