Judith Ann Donovan (Concannon), of Canton, died peacefully February 3, 2026. She was 81 years old. Judith worked as a schoolteacher in Hawaii and later in the Canton Public School system. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Eleanor Concannon. Devoted wife of Rickard D. Donovan. Loving mother of Sean M. Donovan and […]
Marjorie (Marge) E. Agnew, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. Born on April 22, 1937, in Brookline, she was the devoted daughter of the late Edward and Marjorie Jolley. Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late Charles S. Agnew and former wife of the late Norman […]
Donald Loring Brown, of Canton, passed away peacefully in hospice on January 16, 2026, after a months-long health battle. Brown was an extraordinary man and loving father who lived a full life. Born on December 15, 1944, in Millis, Don grew up in the greater Boston area and, after dropping out of high school, found […]
Five Bulldog wrestlers battled their way onto the podium, and one of them — sophomore sensation Calvin Quinn — secured the program’s first individual league title in eight seasons at a memorable Hockomock League Championship meet held last Saturday in Foxboro. “The Hockomock League is the best high school wrestling league in the state, hands […]
Dear Editor: Canton does many things well, and we have dedicated people working hard on behalf of the town. At the same time, through my committee work and regular participation in Select Board meetings, I have observed a recurring theme: major projects are often evaluated one at a time rather than as part of a […]
Newly hired Police Chief Michael K. Daniels is expected to sign his three-year contract with the town of Canton at the Select Board’s next meeting on Tuesday evening, February 17. Daniels will be sworn in at the meeting
The John F. Kennedy Elementary School fifth graders proudly presented Disney’s Frozen Jr. on Friday and Saturday, January 30 and 31, in the Canton High School auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for more play photos by Mike Tureski. Click here to order your subscription today.
Vince Jornales has been interested in martial arts since his childhood, but didn’t pursue his passion until after he was an adult. He is now a martial arts instructor and teaches tai chi at different locations in Canton as well as in other communities. Jornales grew up in New Bedford and has a Bachelor of […]
The Canton Fire Department is asking for the public’s help in digging out the town’s fire hydrants that were buried in the January 25-26 snowstorm. “All we ask is for a three-foot radius around the hydrant,” noted Canton Firefighters IAFF Local 1580 in a recent social media post. “If the hydrant is not directly at […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 5 edition include: * Photo coverage of the JFK School’s production of Frozen Jr. by Mike Tureski * Police/fire chief news and more highlights from the Feb. 3 Select Board meeting * Canton High swimmers […]
