Canton resident Nancy Sarnowitz captured this gorgeous shot of an eastern bumble bee — an excellent pollinator — feasting on pollen from a blue thistle flower in her garden. Have a nature-themed photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
With a worsening drought reaching critical levels across the southeastern part of the state, the town of Canton moved quickly this week to announce an immediate ban on all nonessential outdoor water uses. The new mandate, which is in effect until further notice, applies to all users and prohibits the watering of lawns by any […]
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) invites the public to its annual Celebration of Life on Thursday, September 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the grounds of the Canton Senior Center at 500 Pleasant Street. Held in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day
On Sunday, August 21, Canton resident Maggie Wade will be returning to Falmouth to take part in the 50th running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race in support of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. A former multi-sport athlete at CHS and two-time Falmouth Road Race finisher, Wade will once again make the seven-mile trek […]
Canton School Committee members and Superintendent Derek Folan were pleased with the first draft of new student handbooks presented by building principals at their meeting last Thursday, August 11. Among the notable changes were tougher policies around absenteeism and tardiness as well as a crackdown on use of electronic devices at the Galvin Middle School. […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 18 edition include: * Water ban announced as drought conditions worsen (click here for excerpt) * A look at ‘Baby Bonds’ with state task force appointee Julie Beckham * Pequitside Day Camp photos by Cynthia […]
Jacqueline A. (Duff) Sefton, 88, passed away in her California home on August 13. Born in Boston, Jacqui was raised in Milton and was a resident of Canton for over 63 years. She had most recently relocated to Hanford, CA, to live with one of her daughters. Loving wife of 62 years to the late […]
Edward J. Girvan, 63, of Canton, passed away August 12. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School and Babson College. He worked as a bank analyst and project manager for Citizen’s Bank for many years. Ed was an Eagle Scout and after graduating from college he took […]
William J. McCarthy, 81, of Canton, formerly of Stoughton and Needham, passed away August 9. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and graduated from Boston Technical High School, Suffolk University, and received his master’s in education from Boston University. He was a history and economics teacher for Needham High School for many years […]
John Molloy, 82, passed away peacefully at his home late Tuesday evening, August 2, surrounded by family. A native of Boston, John was born on January 28, 1940, and grew up in South Boston. He graduated from South Boston High and went to work for Insulators Local 6, working as a pipe coverer for many […]
