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Brenda (Donlan) Flood, 84, of Canton, died peacefully at Cornerstone at Canton on December 3, 2025. Brenda was born to Thomas and Elizabeth (DuWors) Donlan and raised in Milton, where she was a member of the first graduating class at Fontbonne Academy. She made many lifelong friends there and went on to graduate from Emmanuel […]
Dec 10 2025 | 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 11 edition include: * Tribute to longtime public servant and Cantonite Paul Carroll * GMS Drama Club presents When Roses Stood * Spotlight on CHS star runner Lauren Raffetto * Longtime Children’s Librarian Ann Woodman […]
Dec 10 2025 | Posted in
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BrightView Canton, a resort-style senior living community located on Turnpike Street, will sparkle with laughter, music, and holiday cheer when Boston’s Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll arrives for a joyful breakfast with Santa and Friends on Saturday, December 20, from 9-11 a.m. This event is being offered as an extension of BrightView Canton’s commitment to elevating […]
Dec 9 2025 | Posted in
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As we prepare our holiday gatherings and frantically search for the perfect gift or dish to serve, we are faced with endless choices. Will it be turkey or ham? Mashed or sweet potatoes? Should I get someone a bike or a video game? The options are endless. It can be a tough choice, but what if that […]

Canton Fire Chief Wendell Robery is proud to announce that Firefighter Jonathan Buckley was recognized at the 36th annual Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year awards ceremony for

St. John the Evangelist School in Canton proudly presented the musical Matilda Jr., based on the novel by Roald Dahl, on Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22. See this week’s Citizen for more St. John’s play photos. Click here to order your subscription today!
Dec 5 2025 | Posted in
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Have you ever actually been inside the Canton Historical Society building at 1400 Washington Street? It’s jam-packed with amazing artifacts, documents, books, maps, uniforms, and historic weapons, all related to Canton’s fascinating history. Area residents now have a chance to explore this fascinating place as the society hosts its annual Holiday Open Houses on Sunday, […]
Dec 5 2025 | Posted in
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The family of William C. Small sadly announces his passing on November 22. Born on September 1, 1963, in Dorchester, Bill was the son of the late Rosalie A. (White) Small and Robert J. Small. Raised in Canton, Bill graduated from Canton High School in 1981 and moved to Lakeville shortly thereafter. He enjoyed saltwater […]
Dec 4 2025 | Posted in
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The sparkling displays of Winterlights, a signature event from the Trustees of Reservations, returns to the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton starting on Friday, November 28. Tickets are on sale now at thetrustees.org/winterlights. For the last seven years, Winterlights has garnered a reputation as a wonder-filled family-friendly event featuring hundreds of thousands of environmentally […]
Nov 27 2025 | 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 November 26 edition include: * Library celebrates groundbreaking for new park project * Galvin Middle School term 1 honor roll * CHS football playoff recap and Thanksgiving game preview * Canton teen founds ‘Independent Dance Art’ […]
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