What better way to warm up at the beginning of spring than by laughing, crying, and laughing again at Canton Community Theatre’s upcoming production of The Viewing Room, which opens Friday, March 11. Written by Stoughton native Mark Smith, The Viewing Room brings a family together at a wake after losing its patriarch. It is […]
School Superintendent Derek Folan will soon have the “interim” tag removed from his title after the Canton School Committee voted 5-0 last week to offer him the permanent position. Both sides were reportedly thrilled with the decision and contract negotiations are already well underway. Folan’s one-year interim contract went into effect last summer and is […]
The chair of the Select Board reported earlier this week that negotiations are progressing between the Boston Archdiocese and the town on the sale of the former St. Gerard Majella Church property, and a deal could possibly be completed soon. “We could be a few weeks away,” noted Mike Loughran. Loughran said Town Counsel Paul […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 24 edition include: * Canton woman voices relief after son’s killer again denied parole * CPS to go mask-optional and more highlights from the 2/17 School Committee meeting * Massasoit trustee hopes to use platform […]
By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk Register of Deeds Every February the United States celebrates Black History Month. It is a way to honor the contributions that African Americans have made throughout history while also recognizing that the fight for equality and justice continues. A founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life […]
Richard M. Mahoney, 68, of Marlborough, died on Thursday, February 17, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He adored his loving wife of 42 years, Sharyn Mahoney (Zigman), and daughters Lisa Mahoney of Newton and her husband, Peter Donovan, and Lauren Swenson (Mahoney) of Lynnfield and her husband, Todd Swenson. He […]
Michael T. Evans “Dewey” of Canton, formerly of Randolph, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 16, 2022. Born in Boston in 1958, he was the second of four children, survived by his mother Patricia Downey and her husband, Joseph. Michael was predeceased by his father, the late Thomas Evans. Graduating from Randolph High School, […]
Dear Editor: The reason most people are drawn to living in Canton is a real sense of community — a “sense of place” characterized and reinforced by our outdoor public spaces, rich historical identity and how we treat one another. Though it took three times to persuade voters of its value, the Community Preservation Act […]
The John F. Kennedy Elementary School proudly presented Disney’s Moana Jr. on Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12, in the CHS auditorium. (Above) Luke Chin as Chief Tui and Natalie Erickson as Moana with Villagers in the background. See this week’s Citizen for more play photos by Mike Tureski. Click here to subscribe today.
The 2022 spring town election season in Canton promises to be a lackluster affair after Tuesday’s nomination deadline came and went without producing any challengers. A total of 11 people submitted the necessary paperwork to the Town Clerk’s office for the 11 offices up for grabs in the April 5 town election. As a result, […]
