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Check out this week’s special issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 20 mass-mailed edition include: * Annual town meeting prep: Budget highlights, key articles and more * Photo coverage of Canton High’s production of Sister Act * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local […]
May 21 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
David F. Brown of Medford, ME, and formerly of Canton, MA, passed away May 14 surrounded by his family. David is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carol (and even though he promised he would not go first she forgives him). He was an amazing father to his children: David and Kathy Brown […]
May 18 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Roger Albert Moore, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2021 after a short illness. He was 89 years old. Roger grew up in Canton and was a standout lineman on Canton High School’s 1949 undefeated football team. He also played semi-professional football for the Canton Town Club. He spent most of his […]
May 18 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its all-star selections for the Winter/Fall 2 seasons. The full list, featuring 32 CHS athletes from 11 sports, appears in this week’s print edition as part of the Citizen’s Winter/Fall2 sports wrap-up. Boys MVP (Hockey) Sean Connolly Winner of the Hockomock Davenport Division’s Most Valuable Player Award, Connolly […]
May 14 2021 | 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 May 13 edition include: * Canton Citizen’s Winter/Fall 2 Sports Wrap-Up featuring all-stars and individual team summaries * Regional dispatch center provides Canton with professional-level support * Former School Committee chair reflects on eventful 6-year […]
May 14 2021 | Posted in
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James R. Magee, Jr., 63, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on May 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jim attended St. John’s School, Canton Public Schools, Class of 1975, and Northeastern University, Class of 1980, where he majored in criminal justice. He worked with the New York City […]
May 13 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Philip D. Sullivan, 83, of Canton, died peacefully at home following a brief illness on May 6, 2021. Philip was a retired Canton Fire Department lieutenant and a proud veteran of the Army National Guard. He was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton. Philip enjoyed spending his time in […]
May 13 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Do you love the Blue Hills and enjoy exploring the vast number of natural and historical treasures throughout the park? Do you want to put your boots down on every trail in the Blue Hills? Do you want to belong to a community that also shares your love of exploring the park? If so, then you’ll want to sign […]
May 7 2021 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: At the May 22 annual town meeting, Canton voters will decide whether to authorize the Select Board to start the process for Municipal Energy Aggregation. The Canton Sustainability Committee supports energy aggregation and urges voters to attend town meeting to vote ‘Yes.’ Energy aggregation allows a town to use its bulk purchasing power […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 6 edition include: * Governor visits GMS to announce new summer learning programs (click here for excerpt) * Proposed housing trust eyes ‘Canton-centric’ solutions to affordability challenges * True Tales from Canton’s Past by […]
May 7 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen