One passenger was taken to an area hospital for a medical evaluation following a train and tractor-trailer collision at the railroad crossing on Pine Street on Wednesday, April 9. Firefighters responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call at approximately 1:40 p.m. Arriving firefighters were met by the driver, who had jumped out of […]
James J. Knoll, 82, a cherished family man and esteemed electrical engineer, passed away peacefully at Milton Hospital on April 11, 2025. Born on February 16, 1943, in Dorchester, James was known for his warm heart, sharp mind, and generous spirit. Raised in Quincy, Jim attended Quincy High School. He went on to continue his […]
For the second consecutive year, a political newcomer vying for a seat on the town’s top executive board was the clear-cut winner at the polls in Canton’s annual town election. This time, it was Sue Harrington — a longtime resident of the town but someone who had never before held elective office — emerging victorious […]
Sheila A. McCabe, 93, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Stoughton. Born on March 26, 1932, in Boston, Sheila was the daughter of the late John and Dymphna Stafford and grew up in the close-knit community of South Boston. Sheila’s life was a testament […]
We share the passing of Umberto “Al” Vittorio Francescon with sadness and celebrate his well-lived life. He was a man who balanced strength with kindness, determination with compassion, and a driven work ethic with a devotion to family. Born in Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, on September 30, 1930, Umberto came to the U.S. through Ellis Island […]
Two Canton Youth Hockey Mite-level teams — Canton Green and Canton White — took home Bay State Hockey League titles last week after going unbeaten throughout the playoffs in their respective division tournaments. The Green team, led by coaches James Galanis and Wes Rawding, won all four of its postseason games to capture the U8 […]
The John F. Kennedy Elementary School proudly presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for more photos by Mike Tureski.
Two key board seats and a potentially consequential, albeit non-binding ballot question will be decided next week as Canton voters head to the polls for Tuesday’s annual town election. Early voting officially commenced on Saturday at Town Hall and continues this week through 1 p.m. on Friday, April 4. Those who completed a vote-by-mail application […]
The Canton Public Library’s Next Chapter renovation project met yet another milestone with the selection of the landscape architecture firm of Warner Larson to design a new park in the front of the library, facing Washington Street. The park is Chapter 2 of the overall project. Warner Larson is an award-winning landscape architectural firm founded […]
The independent audit of the Canton Police Department, commissioned by voters in the wake of the investigation into the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, has now been completed and has been made available to the public for review. Residents are encouraged to download a pdf copy of the full report and bring whatever […]
