Theodore J. LaBelle, Jr., 89, of Canton, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at his home after being lovingly cared for by his children, grandchildren, and sister-in-law Dian Doyle on March 27, 2022. Ted was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Air Force 44th AREFS. He retired from the Polaroid Corporation after over […]
After three decades of service to the town of Canton as a police officer and community leader, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz has announced plans to step down. Berkowitz formally notified Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall of his decision in a letter dated March 7 and will officially retire on June 15. A longtime Canton resident, Berkowitz […]
The CHS Drama Club proudly presented the hit musical Grease March 17-20 in the CHS auditorium. Directed by Katie Brobst, the show starred Antoine Aoun as Danny and Grace Shea as Sandy with Savina Berardi, Raynia Paul, Amanda Pagel and Azaliah McFarlane-DeCordova as the Pink Ladies and Toni Rodriguez, Adam Clyve, Matt Hylen and Atlas […]
Swing into spring with two evenings of music and song put on by Canton High’s talented bands and singing clubs! The two free concerts will be held on Tuesday, March 29, and Friday, April 1, starting at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium at 7. “On Tuesday, we will feature the Canton High Symphonic Band […]
According to the Canton Police Department, over the next two weeks, Dedham Street will be totally closed for road work in both directions between Shawmut Road and Westwood Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. The dates of the overnight closures are March 27-31 and April 3-7. Town to conduct sewer line inspections […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 24 edition include: * Heartbreak at the Garden: Full coverage of the CHS boys and girls hockey state finals * Farewell from MAC: Joe DeFelice calls it a career after devastating diagnosis * CHS drama […]
This story originally appeared in the March 3 edition of the Canton Citizen. As someone who spent her formative years under Soviet rule, was later stripped of her citizenship and interrogated by the KGB, and then went on to witness the devastating effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its subsequent government mishandling, Tanya Finegold […]
Kathleen M. “Kate” DeLello (McGowan), 52, of Canton, passed away March 22 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Boston, she was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and Westfield State University. After a brief career as an elementary school teacher, Kate cherished her […]
Leo F. McNeil Jr. of Franklin passed away peacefully at home on March 21 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Massasoit, and Lesley University. Leo was passionate about his work with Trane where he worked as the regional sales director for 17 […]
Richard J. Eckler (“Eck, Business Man, Mayor”) of Canton passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family March 16, 2022. He was 74 years old. Son of Frank Eckler and Mary (Mazur) Eckler of Boston. He was the brother of the late Frank P. Eckler of Canton. Richie was raised in and was a lifelong […]
