Dear Editor: As we conclude the holiday season, a time where people are supposed to be the best versions of themselves, and act as the kind of people we wish we were all year, I am deeply disappointed and saddened by the lack of civility and decency we have shown each other in the weeks […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 11 edition include: * Attorneys for Read seek dismissal, DA sanction * Select Board recap: Town officials respond to billboard inquiries * Canton Heroes Spotlight: Pvt. Walter Berteletti * Public skating photos by Moira Sweetland […]
Janet A. Gagnon (Gareri), 90, formerly of Canton, died peacefully after a long, fulfilled life. Born in Cambridge, Janet was predeceased by her parents, Nicholas and Julia Gareri, and her brother, Peter Robert Gareri. For 41 wonderful years she was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Gagnon. Upon retirement, they settled in Yarmouth […]
William L. “Bill” Burke Jr., a cherished educator, devoted family man, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at the Ruth McLain Hospice House in Braintree. Born in Lawrence and raised in South Boston, Bill lived a life marked by a passion for teaching, a love for his family, and a […]
John K. Curran, 76, of Milton and Naples, FL, formerly of Canton, died on January 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 49 years, MaryAnn, and their two children, Jay, of Boston, and Sarah Gordon and husband, Matt, of Milton. John was a beloved Papa to Madeline […]
Elizabeth “Betty” (DaSilva) Mendes, 94, of Canton, passed away on December 29, 2023, at Mass. General Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Manuel “Big Boy” Mendes, Jr. and the daughter of the late Henrique and Laura (Barros) DaSilva. She was born and raised in Marion and lived in Canton for 73 years. Betty […]
The Cornerstone at Canton assisted living community celebrated the 100th birthday of resident and World War II veteran Duncan Macleod with a special “rolling rally” drive-by
In what may be a precursor of positive things to come for several CHS indoor track athletes, the Bulldogs turned in an impressive performance at the MSTCA Holiday Challenge held last Wednesday at the New Balance track facility in Boston. Head coach Anna Amico said the MSTCA meet is an elite event featuring some of […]
Canton police officers joined a search for three armed suspects near the Blue Hills reservation in Milton and Canton last Wednesday following a reported carjacking that took place one day earlier in Randolph. The victim reported he had been carjacked by three people, one armed with a gun and another with a knife. The vehicle […]
Brookwood Community Farm, a nonprofit working farm located on Blue Hill River Road in Canton, recently wrapped up a very successful year with a great tour of the farm attended by DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo along with Brookwood board members, board chair Vivien Morris and food access manager Vickey Siggers from Mattapan Food and Fitness […]
