Dear Editor: While reading last week’s edition of the Citizen, I was concerned by a statement made by David Clough during the recent Select Board candidates forum regarding his desire to eliminate the Building Renovations Committee, which he described as a group of “special-interest volunteers.” This depiction of both former and current members could not […]
Dear Editor: Registered Canton voters have two votes for select board members. Use them wisely on April 7. Julie Beckham brings a unique perspective to Canton — local roots with a greater viewpoint sharpened by 10 years of outside experience. She grew up here, spent a decade in New York City, and made the intentional […]
Dear Editor: Effective local government depends on capable, community-minded leadership, and Julie Beckham truly exemplifies both. That is why I’m pleased to express my enthusiastic support for Julie for the Canton Select Board. I have come to know Julie through years of witnessing her consistent volunteer presence across our community. At school, town-wide, and youth […]
With brilliant pitching, timely hitting, and aggressive baserunning, the Canton High varsity baseball team cruised to its first win of the 2026 season, beating the Attleboro Bombardiers at home on Friday 9-1. CHS junior Dean Madden struck out nine over fine innings and walked just one batter despite chilly conditions. The talented junior changed speeds, […]
In a special presentation at the start of last Thursday’s School Committee meeting, local leaders came together to formally congratulate the players and coaches on the Division 2 state champion Canton High boys ice hockey team. Not only did the Bulldogs finish the job by knocking off No. 2 Tewksbury in the championship game at […]
Matthew Robert Mayo, 57, of North Attleboro and Canton, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026, surrounded with love from his wife and daughters after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 22, 1968, and raised in Osterville, he graduated from Barnstable High School, Class of 1986. For over 40 years, […]
Lucy A. (Fama) Ronayne, daughter of the late Nunzio and Maria (Aberti) Fama, went peacefully home to God on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lucy was born on December 13, 1927 — St. Lucy’ Day — and her life began and ended in Canton, just the way she would […]
