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Special Spring Promo: Now through June 30, new in-town subscriptions are just $30 for 1 year or $50 for 2 years. *** Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 16 edition include: * Girlfriend charged with murder in death of Canton man […]
Jun 17 2022 | Posted in
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Charlene M. Farrington (Callery) of Canton passed away peacefully June 14 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was a lifelong resident of Canton. Charlene graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1967, and worked for many years as a pharmacy technician at Andreotti Pharmacy, Osco Drug, and Rite Aid. She […]
Jun 16 2022 | Posted in
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Mary A. Shannon (Burtkus), 92, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed peacefully in her own home and transitioned into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2022. Mary will be remembered as a kind and loving woman who loved life and welcomed with open arms those who came into her […]
Jun 16 2022 | Posted in
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Nancy M. Galvin, 76, of Canton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away June 9 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Born and raised in the Cedar Grove Section of Dorchester, she has lived in Canton since 1998. Nancy graduated from Monsignor Ryan High School in Dorchester, and her love of teaching led her to Boston State Teacher’s […]
Jun 16 2022 | Posted in
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Richard G. Lane of Canton passed away on June 7, 2022. Rich was born and raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1984. Growing up, he played youth baseball and hockey and played both sports in high school. After high school he attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he graduated with a […]
Jun 16 2022 | Posted in
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Petros K. Giannacopoulos, 76, of Canton, passed away on June 5, 2022. Born in Vresthena, Greece. Beloved husband of Georgia (Georgakakis) Giannacopoulos. Devoted father of Stacy Katsikaris and her husband, Paul, Helene Rontiris and her husband, Tommy, and Kostas Giannacopoulos and his wife, Jenny. Cherished pappou of Genna Katsikaris, Stephen Rontiris, Charlie Katsikaris, Andrew Rontiris, […]
Jun 16 2022 | Posted in
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Dear Canton: Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Are you comfortable with budgets and interested in learning more about how our town services — including schools — and capital items are funded? Canton is currently seeking residents to fill vacancies on both the Finance and Capital Planning committees. The Finance Committee […]
Special Spring Promo: Now through June 30, new in-town subscriptions are just $30 for 1 year or $50 for 2 years. *** Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 9 CHS Graduation edition include: * CHS 2022 Graduation coverage: ceremony highlights, then […]
Jun 10 2022 | Posted in
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The Honey Dew Donuts at 375 Neponset Street in Canton will be celebrating the memory of Anthony Maffie for the third year beginning June 2, on what would have been his 26th birthday. Now through Thursday, June 9, Honey Dew will be selling special purple sprinkled donuts and 100 percent of the proceeds will be […]
Jun 3 2022 | Posted in
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The Luce 5K & Fun Run, an annual spring tradition, returned for a 20th year on Sunday, May 22. The event featured a half-mile race for ages 4-8, a one-mile race for ages 9-12, and a 5k race for all ages, followed by a post-race celebration with refreshments and kids’ activities. See this week’s Citizen […]
May 27 2022 | Posted in
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