Diane Marion Beahm, 69, a lifelong resident of Canton, died unexpectedly in her home March 16, 2026. Diane was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1974. She went on to attend Blue Hills Technical Institute (BTHI) for data processing and later worked for Computershare and the corporate offices of Hills department store. She […]
John “Daniel” Mooney, 70, of Canton, formerly of Carver and Harwich Port, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Daniel was a talented draftsman and a gifted artist whose creativity expressed itself in many forms. A passionate musician, he shared his love of music as a member of the Boston chapter of […]
Christopher P. Lynch, 55, of Peabody, formerly of Canton, cherished educator, musician, and beloved family member who was known for his sense of humor, passed away peacefully at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Boston, Christopher grew up in Canton, where his zest for life and learning blossomed. He was a beloved son of […]
John ‘Jack’ Schermerhorn, 72, of Princess Anne, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2026. Born on April 20, 1953, Jack was the son of the late Clinton J. Schermerhorn and Alice G. Schermerhorn. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Janet O’Neill and Judy Wilk. He is survived by his […]
Kenneth M. Jorgensen, 81, of Mexico, Maine, passed away peacefully February 20 at the Bolster Heights Nursing Home in Auburn, ME. Born in Boston, Ken was raised in Hyde Park and Canton. Ken graduated from Dorchester High School and the New England School of Art in Boston. Son of the late Jean Jorgensen, brother to […]
By Beth Erickson, Citizen Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Deep in thought, Canton Veterans Agent Tony Andreotti sat in his office on the second floor of the Williams Estate months after he assumed the position in 1999. He knew his mission: to serve the veterans of the town he loved. What he puzzled over that day was […]
By Larry Overlan Never has the old saw by Benjamin Franklin been truer: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” In Canton, we can add a slight modification — “higher taxes and higher fees.” The Canton School Committee, in its preliminary operating budget for FY27, requested a 12.4 […]
Boston magazine recently released its “definitive” ranking of the Top Places to Live in Greater Boston, and the town of Canton once again earned some very respectable scores, besting nearly 100 other eastern Massachusetts communities to come in at No. 43 overall. This marks the second year in a row that the magazine has partnered […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Julie Beckham for the Select Board in the upcoming town election. I have known Julie since she was a student at Canton High School, where I worked with her during a musical production. Since that time, our paths have crossed many times in meaningful ways. While serving […]
Submitted by the campaign to re-elect George Comeau Longtime civic leader and library advocate George T. Comeau, Esq. has announced his candidacy for re-election as a member of the Canton Public Library’s Board of Trustees, pledging to continue his decades-long commitment to strengthening one of Canton’s most vital civic institutions. Comeau, a lifelong Canton resident, […]
