On Tuesday, April 28, the Canton Anti-Scam Taskforce hosted a panel discussion at the Senior Center to review some of the latest scam threats facing the public. Panelists at the free session included Diane Tynan, taskforce chair and director of the Canton Department of Elder & Human Services; Nick Maffeo, taskforce vice chair and president/CEO […]
Dear Editor: I want to thank Tim Shanahan for his letter that appeared in the April 30 issue of the Canton Citizen. Civic debate makes us stronger, and he raises questions worth answering honestly. Rather than just rebutting his piece, which has been done elsewhere, I want to step above the fray and speak from […]
The Hansen Elementary School fifth graders proudly presented The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, based on the classic children’s fantasy novel by L. Frank Baum, on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, in the Canton High School auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for a full cast list and more play photos by Moira Sweetland. […]
Note: This letter was incorrectly attributed to SCAP Committee Chair Tom Birmingham in the May 7 print edition. The author of the letter is Jen Wexler, the committee’s vice chair. Dear Editor: In last week’s edition of the Citizen, Tim Shanahan offered a 12-point argument for opposing adoption of the Specialized Energy Code at the […]
David Vincent Keelan Sr., 93, a longtime resident of Canton, passed away on April 28, 2026. Dave was born in Boston and raised in Dedham. He grew up working in his father’s hardware store and spent his summers at the family cottage in Scituate. He graduated from Saint Sebastian’s School and Boston College, where he […]
James Paul Grella, 33, of Worcester, formerly of Canton, passed away on April 28, 2026, surrounded by family. James attended UMass Dartmouth, where he met his wife, Anne, and formed many friendships that would last a lifetime. James was the kind of person who made life brighter and louder in the best way. He lived […]
Alfred E. Corbosiero, 85, of Brighton, died unexpectedly April 27, 2026. Alfred was a college professor teaching at Curry College and Mass Bay Community College for many years. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Corbosiero. Brother of Frank Corbosiero and his wife, Inez, of Canton. He is also survived by nieces […]
Frederick W. Kelso, of Canton, passed away April 16 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his profession, and the many people whose lives he touched through his work and friendship. Fred was the beloved husband of Janice Davidowicz and the […]
