Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 29 edition include: * Community in Unity: Local business owner reflects on family, faith * COVID update and more highlights from the April 27 Select Board meeting * Departing SB member Mark Porter excited […]
Dan Cummings, founder of local nonprofit Journey Forward, never backs away from a challenge. When the pandemic derailed last year’s Casino Night, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, he didn’t miss a beat. Cummings assembled a team of virtual runners and walkers and channeled his efforts into training for the 2020 Falmouth Virtual Road Race and […]
The following statement was recently approved by the Canton Select Board, Canton Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) and Canton School Committee: We come together to affirm that hate has no home in Canton. In light of recent events, in particular the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, united we: * Condemn acts of racism, violence, […]
Canton residents are invited to attend a virtual community briefing on Wednesday, April 28, to learn more about the new Canton Farmers Market and plans for its inaugural season. During the briefing, which will run from 7 to 7:45 p.m., organizers will provide information about market dates/times, 2021 vendors, volunteer opportunities, and more ways to […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 22 edition include: * Search underway for new CHS principal, assistant principal * New members needed for Canton Veterans Honor Guard * All-in at Galvin Middle: Photos by Cynthia Rosina * True Tales from […]
John Thomas Saunders, Jr., 91, of Ellenton, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 11. Tom is survived by his wife of 10 years, Pauline, and her children Steve, Richard, and Deborah and grandchildren Joseph, Matthew, Mark and Caitlin. Tom was predeceased by his wife, Joan, after 52 years of marriage. He is also survived by […]
On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Paul DiRosario, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 68 after a long battle with cancer. Paul had a lifelong passion for automotive, beginning his career as a mechanic in Canton before drafting into the military in 1972. While in the Army he trained and served […]
South Boston artist George L. Ware IV is turning treasure into functional art thanks to a discovery he made recently at a historic mill building in Canton. During renovations being performed at the former factory site, located on Chapman Street, Ware was able to pick through the demolition waste. What he found was highly sought-after old-growth […]
Canton resident Dawn Valeri-Vrabel captured the above photo of a baby great horned owl near Wampatuck Country Club last week. The baby’s mother kept watch from her perch nearby. Have a nature-themed photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
On Saturday, May 22, Team Papa Jay will take part in the 35th annual Optimism Walk hosted by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) to help raise much needed funds for Parkinson’s research. This year’s walk is virtual and marks the sixth year that the team has participated. Papa Jay was […]
