James F. Fitzgerald, Esquire, of Canton, passed away February 18 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in East Cambridge, he graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Cambridge. He was a 1960 graduate of Boston College and a 1963 graduate of Boston University Law School where he was a member of the Boston […]
A year after falling just three votes short in one of the closest town elections in Canton history, retired attorney Lisa Lopez has reentered the race for Board of Selectmen — joining two incumbents and another newcomer in a four-way race for two open seats. Lopez, who ended up losing to Michael Loughran in a […]
St. John the Evangelist School held its annual Father-Daughter/Someone Special Dance on Saturday, February 1, at the St. John Parish Center. The event was open to all girls in pre-kindergarten through grade 8 and featured dancing, raffles, snacks, games and more. See this week’s Citizen for more dance photos by Moira Sweetland.
The Board of Selectmen, working with the Paul Revere Heritage Commission, has set Saturday, June 13, as the date for a formal opening ceremony of the PRHS town green. The rain date would be Sunday, June 14. The opening date will coincide with the opening of the new Northern Spy Restaurant, which will be located […]
Dear Editor: Every year in Massachusetts, thousands of people get married and change their last names, while many more change their addresses. These big and exciting changes often occupy people’s minds for months. During this hectic and new time, people are so focused on the settling process that they fail to recognize that they still […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 20 edition include: * New finance director optimistic about town’s financial health * Blue Hills Regional’s newly renovated restaurant reopens to the public * Photos from the annual St. John’s Father-Daughter/Someone Special Dance * Canton […]
Returning to the postseason stage after a one-year injury absence, CHS wrestling sensation Eddie Marinilli put himself firmly back on the radar as one of the state’s top contenders with an electric performance at last weekend’s Division 2 central sectionals. Competing in the 152-pound class, the Canton senior certainly proved himself worthy of the No. […]
Blanche Yvonne Nervi (Danahy), 88, a lifelong resident of Canton, died on February 15. The daughter of Joseph P. and Blanche Y. (Barry) Danahy, Blanche was born and raised in Canton. She had three brothers, Joseph, Paul, and Alan Danahy, and a sister, Ursula (Danahy) Duganiero, all of whom predeceased her. After graduating in 1948 […]
James P. Farrington, 72, of Canton, died February 15, 2020. James was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1965. He was a retired nightclub manager in Boston who also worked as a manager for Boch Automotive in Norwood and most recently drove a cab. Beloved son of the late James and Catherine Farrington. […]
On a cold, dreary February night in front of a jam-packed and boisterous crowd, the Canton Pee Wee B White hockey team qualified for the state championship tournament with a resounding 7-2 victory over their long-time rival Milton. It wasn’t so much a victory as it was a reckoning. Throughout the season these two teams […]
