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Robert Samuel Wiseman, 80, of Canton, entered into rest on Monday, January 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Joyce N. (Sokolove) Wiseman for 55 years. Devoted father of Julie Wiseman and Daniel Wiseman and his wife, Jillian. Loving brother of Barry and his wife, Debby Wiseman, Nancy and her husband, Robert Romano, and the late Dianne […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Michael R. Counterman, 28, of Canton, passed away at Mass. General Hospital on December 31. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and UMass Boston in 2011. Those who knew Michael experienced his humor, warmth, love of sports, selflessness, generosity, courage and strength. All have said he was […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Francis “Frank” Irving Bruce, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away with his wife, Lori, by his side on December 20, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1935 in Canton, Massachusetts to Alice Gardner and Frank Forgione Bruce. Frank attended Eliot School in Canton and joined the Navy at 17. He […]
Jan 7 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 6, 2021 annual town election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning on Monday, January 4, at 8 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 12, at 1 p.m. Due to the increasing number of positive cases of […]

A scale replica of the USS Constitution — whose hull was sheathed in Revere copper — was recently installed in the museum preview room in the rolling mill at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. Special thanks to Glenn and Julie Miller, who donated the model ship to the town. Photo by Victor Del Vecchio
Jan 1 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Northern Spy, a new wood-fired fine dining destination at the Revere Heritage Site in Canton, is now open for business. The new restaurant will serve its surrounding south shore community with classic New England cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. Operations begin with a focused family-friendly menu for take-out and delivery only. Northern Spy is […]
Jan 1 2021 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 31 edition include: * Local health leader joins pandemic response at home and abroad (click here for story) * Moms Club continues philanthropic efforts amid pandemic challenges * Town officials adjust to new state […]
Dec 31 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The CHS drama club presented two virtual fall plays — Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters and Louis Sachar’s Sideways Stories from Wayside School — on Saturday and Sunday, December 19 and 20. The performers each taped their lines in advance and the plays were broadcast to ticket holders during specified times last weekend. See this […]
Dec 25 2020 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 24 edition include: * Citizen Survey: Residents share holiday plans in the era of COVID-19 * Annual Fall Sports Wrap-Up: All-stars, season wrap-ups and more * CHS drama presents virtual fall plays (photos and […]
Dec 25 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2020 fall all-star selections. The full list, featuring 20 CHS athletes from six sports, appears in this week’s print edition as part of the Citizen’s annual fall sports wrap-up. Boys MVP Will Gefteas (Golf) A junior captain, Gefteas made school history this season as he posted the […]
Dec 25 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen