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Will Gefteas, a junior at Canton High School, has been selected as the recipient of the MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month Award for October 2020. A three-sport athlete in golf, Unified basketball and Unified track, Gefteas earned the respect of his teammates early on. “Will is an incredible role model for the younger members of […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | 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 November 19 edition include: * Recap of latest School Committee meeting (click here for excerpt) * Profile of new JFK Elementary School Principal Emily DiDonna * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Going to the Dogs (click […]
Nov 20 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Joseph A. Bruno, Sr., 89, of Canton, passed away November 15. Born and raised in Brighton, he graduated from Brighton High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Coulter Systems and Lincoln Labs in Bedford for many years before retiring. […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Paul F. Baker Sr., 80, of Canton and Chatham, died peacefully November 12, 2020, following a brief illness. Paul was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was a proud retired Boston Police officer, serving over 36 years. Loving father of Paul F. Baker Jr. and his wife, Melissa, […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Mary Theresa Sullo (Pignato), 92, of Canton, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 10, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Boston on August 28, 1928. She was the devoted wife of the late Santo A. “Sonny” Sullo and beloved mother of sons Steven A. and his wife, Christine, of Acushnet […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Kevin F. Gibbons, 62, of Canton, passed away in a motorcycle accident November 8. Born in Boston, he was raised in Hyde Park and Braintree and has lived in Canton for the last 15 years. He graduated from Boston Technical High School and worked for the Boston Carpenter’s Local #328 for many years before retiring. […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
John E. Johnson, 90, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly, on November 6, 2020. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the South Shore Viking Club for over 50 years, where he held the position of treasurer for 20 years. He and his wife, […]
Nov 19 2020 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

Update: With the release of the latest DPH report on November 11, Canton has moved to the “green” category, indicating lower risk for COVID-19. The town’s average daily incidence rate fell from 10.8 to 7.1 and its positive test rate fell from 1.67 percent to 1.15 percent. *** The town of Canton has been shifted […]
Nov 13 2020 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Canton Citizen

Excitement has been building for the reopening of two popular Canton recreational facilities: Metropolis Skating Rink on Route 138 and the Bolivar Pool & Aquatic Center on Bolivar Street. Metropolis rink, a Canton institution since the early 1970s and longtime home to the CHS and Canton Youth Hockey programs, is expected to soon reopen its […]
Nov 13 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 12 edition include: * A look at the new Bolivar pool complex and Metropolis Skating Rink * Veterans Day Salute: Remembering Canton veterans * Recap of the Nov. 10 Select Board and Nov. 5 School […]
Nov 13 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen