John T. Gunning Sr., 78, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on October 15 after a long illness with diabetes. John was raised in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School. He married in 1967 and moved to Canton where he would raise his four children. The neighbors on Glendale Way quickly became part […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 22 edition include: * Canton Catholic Community prepares for merger of 2 parishes (click here for excerpt) * Canton Citizen 2020 Election Poll: Results and analysis * Emergent targets Canton site for expansion into gene […]
The family of 12-year-old Connor Dobbyn, son of Canton native Mike Dobbyn, released the following video today to raise awareness about Connor’s fight against Sanfilippo syndrome and as a kickoff to a massive fundraising effort in hopes of funding the first-ever gene therapy clinical trial for Sanfilippo Type C — Connor’s only chance at life. […]
The Neponset River is a lot cleaner thanks to the volunteers and sponsors who supported the river cleanup on September 26 as part of the Neponset River Watershed Association’s Annual Fall Cleanup. More than 300 people gathered at 12 different locations along the Neponset River in Canton, Milton, Mattapan, Hyde Park, Dorchester, and Quincy. In […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 15 edition include: * COVID webinar emphasizes vigilance during holidays, gatherings * Metropolis Rink update and more news from Oct. 13 Select Board meeting * Canton’s Dick Staiti embraces challenge of county commissioner race * […]
Submitted by the campaign to elect Heather Hamilton Brookline Select Board Vice Chair and independent Norfolk County Commissioner candidate Heather Hamilton began her campaign for county office with a mission: cut through the partisan divide and engage Norfolk County voters of all stripes on how to make county government better. Six months into the race, […]
Dave Turano, a business consultant with his own firm, JCE Group, specializes in communication coaching. He works with companies who hire him to train and develop leadership teams among their staff. At home, he spends a good amount of time talking to his wife, Crissy, about his job. In June of last year, Chrissy suggested […]
The fall harvest season has begun at Canton’s Pakeen Farm. The farm is open to the public Thursday through Sunday through the end of October and offers pick-your-own pumpkins as well as hot apple cider, homemade mini donuts, fresh apples, and apple pies. Also featured at the farm is Matt Tate’s award-winning pumpkin, which weighed in […]
In an effort to keep residents healthy and safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Canton Board of Health strongly supports CDC recommendations for Halloween activities. Traditional trick-or-treating, according to the CDC, is classified as a higher risk activity and should be avoided. The Board of Health wants children to enjoy the holiday safely […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 8 edition include: * Folan named interim superintendent and more School Dept. news * Photos from Fall Harvest season at Pakeen Farm * Local writer featured in new horror-themed anthology * Canton-based Pastene surprises chief […]
