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Christmas tree season is in full swing at Canton’s Pakeen Farm, a family-owned farm located on Elm Street. While its “choose and cut” fields are closed until next year, Pakeen still has a wide selection of freshly cut Fraser and Balsam fir trees. The farm also sells wreaths, roping, and holiday decorations as well as […]
Dec 10 2021 | Posted in
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Virginia A. “Ginny” Leary-Callahan (Butler) of East Falmouth, formerly of Canton and Sharon, passed away December 1 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Sharon, she graduated from Sharon High School and Newton Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for over 20 years as the director of Stoughton Public Health VNA before […]
Dec 9 2021 | Posted in
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Virginia (Gini) M. Shea, 89, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Gini was born on August 15, 1932, in Squantum to the late William and Elizabeth Cataldo. Gini graduated from North Quincy High School and Bay State Aviation Academy, and she worked as an executive secretary to the vice president of Northeast Airlines. […]
Dec 9 2021 | Posted in
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Steven M. Little passed away suddenly on November 15, 2021, at the age of 59. Born in Norwood and raised in Canton, Steven graduated from Canton High School in 1981. After graduating from high school, he worked to obtain his heavy equipment operator’s license and became a skilled operator, working in the field for over […]
Dec 9 2021 | Posted in
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Edward John McLaughlin died suddenly of a stroke on December 11, 2020, at the young age of 72 years. His wife, Linda, and other family members were by his side. Born in Boston on June 19, 1948, he was the only child of the late Edward J. McLaughlin (Canton) and the late Eleanor M. McLaughlin […]
Dec 9 2021 | Posted in
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Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that early voting for the December 14 special town election will be available in person at Canton Town Hall, 801 Washington Street, on the following dates and times: * Saturday, December 4, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. * Monday, December 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * […]
Dec 3 2021 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 2 edition include: * Photos from the CHS production of Clue * Local actor starts collaboration with canine partner * Recap and photos from the CHS/SHS Thanksgiving game * Select Board meeting highlights and recap […]
Dec 3 2021 | Posted in
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The Canton High School Drama Club presented the murder mystery Clue, based on the popular board game and 1985 film, November 18-21 in the CHS auditorium. The production featured two rotating casts of performers — the Peacock cast (Thurs. & Sat.) and the Scarlet Cast (Fri. & Sun.). See this week’s Citizen for more Clue […]
Dec 3 2021 | Posted in
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A rare painted black and gold leaf trade sign lettered “Joseph W. Revere” — son of Paul Revere — from the Revere Copper Company in Canton will be sold at an upcoming Americana auction at John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury. The sign was found hanging on the wall in a Canton home near the former Revere copper mill […]
John W. Finn Jr., 80, died peacefully November 25 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. John was a past member of the Canton Town Club and past president and lifetime honorary member of Wampatuck Golf Course in Canton. He was the former coach of the “Little Blues” Canton Youth Baseball. Son […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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