Benjamin Franklin is credited with coining the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure,” after seeing how Boston handled fires in the city. Even though Mr. Franklin was referring to fire prevention, this is true of almost everything, and especially health. The problem with prevention, if you could call it that, […]
It’s all too easy to lose track of the reality that gift cards are cash equivalents. A skeptical consumer might wonder if the companies like it that way. After all, every gift card that’s not fully redeemed is “free money” for them. Gift cards that aren’t redeemed at all are obviously even better. State governments […]
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill this week allowing cities and towns to postpone their local elections. Canton Selectmen Chair Chris Connolly said the new bill allows the town to reschedule the town election from April 7 to a date before June 30. Selectmen may name a new […]
The Canton Public Schools and Canton Parks & Recreation announced the temporary closure of all fields and playgrounds last week in an effort to promote social distancing and limit group gatherings. The closures will remain in effect until further notice.
As the coronavirus impacts daily life for everyone, the younger residents of Canton have taken on the responsibility of reaching out to help care for the senior citizens and homebound residents of the town. Both the Galvin Middle School Problem Solvers and the Canton Catholic Community Youth Ministry are working to keep people connected with […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 26 edition include: * Results from our COVID-19 Community Survey (approx. 500 local respondents) * Canton Police and Fire implement response protocols * Details on town closures, cancellations and more (click here for excerpt) * […]
Charleen S. Swanson, 84, of Canton, formerly of Newtown, CT, passed away March 20 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Danbury, CT, she attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School in Danbury and graduated from Danbury High School where she was a cheerleader and a member of the student council and school choir. She […]
Robert M. Nicholson, 86, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away March 18 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston schools and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a machinist for Butler Automatic in Canton for many years before retiring. He was […]
Paul T. Mitchell, 77, of Norton, formerly of Canton, passed away March 11 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and attended Northeastern University. He was the owner and operator of Mitchell Associates, a manufacturer’s rep company, for many years […]
The Canton Catholic Youth Ministry, consistent with its tradition of community service and outreach, is extending to all seniors and homebound in Canton an offer to run errands and to pick up prepaid prescriptions or other prepaid essentials. Please contact us at welcome@cantoncatholic.org with your specific needs and contact information. During regular office hours (M-TH, […]
