This fall, the Neponset Stormwater Partnership is once again reminding residents to rake up their leaves to reduce water pollution and prevent flooding. Did you know that fallen leaves and grass clippings are loaded with phosphorus? When streams, rivers, and ponds receive too much phosphorus, harmful algae and cyanobacteria blooms can occur. These blooms are […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 1 edition include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Progress at the Revere Heritage Site * Canton Jimmy Fund teams join forces for 2020 virtual walk * Left, Right & Center: New column by Christine […]
William L. Logan, 98, of Canton and Bonita Springs, FL, died peacefully September 26, 2020. William was a proud World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy Fighting Seabees. He was a Normandy survivor who served in multiple campaigns. He was a retired mechanical engineer and builder who was instrumental in the development of […]
Nancy M. Estabrook (Slocum), 67, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away September 26 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Boston, she was raised in Mattapan and graduated from Hyde Park High School. She worked for many years as a cafeteria worker at Blue Hills Regional High School in Canton before retiring. […]
James “Jay” Rae, 73, died September 25, 2020, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. After a long battle with the disease, Jay died peacefully in his sleep at The Brennity at Tradition in Port St. Lucie, FL. He leaves his wife, Sandra (Vasold) Rae, sister Stephanie Church, daughter Jennifer Burns, sons James (Beth) Rae, Jr., […]
In just his third season as an amateur pumpkin grower, Canton’s Matt Tate managed to shatter his previous best mark with a jaw-dropping specimen that tipped the scales at over 1,600 pounds. Tate went on to win third place at the Woodstock (CT) weigh-off, which is usually held at the Woodstock Fair but was relocated […]
The Canton Cultural Council has set November 16, 2020 as a deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. All applications must be done online again this year. The application will be available on October 1 at www.mass-culture.org. These grants can support a variety of artistic […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 24 edition include: * School leaders briefed on air quality, rising COVID costs * Canton man finds support, purpose through Samaritans’ SafePlace program * Profile on new Canton business J. Shields & Co Fine Wine […]
Dear Editor: I write to give my full support to the School Committee, the superintendent, other school administrators, and the Canton Teachers Association for their school reopening plan. I am certain that they all knew ahead of time that no matter what decisions were made they would be criticized. They are in a no-win situation. Still, […]
The Canton Public Schools welcomed students back to school via remote connection on Wednesday, September 16. A hybrid model, consisting of a mix of in-person and remote learning, will begin on September 21 for grades K, 6 and 9 and September 29 for all other grades. (Above) Danny Ryan, age 6, is ready for the […]
