Are you tired of sitting inside, staring at the snow or waiting to be vaccinated? Have you seen everything worth seeing on Netflix and need something different to occupy your time? If so, you are in luck, because it is time for Canton Writes, the town-wide writing contest sponsored by the Friends of the Canton […]
Dear Editor: You might be surprised to learn that the Massachusetts legislature is one of the most secretive in the country. In a 2015 study of all 50 state legislatures, the Center for Public Integrity gave the Massachusetts state government a D+ grade on transparency and an F grade on public access to information. Each […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 4 edition include: * Canton Citizen’s 2021 Financial Fitness Guide — featuring tips on financial planning, real estate, retirement and more * School officials unveil ‘all-in’ plan and more School Committee news (click here […]
George E. Thomas IV, age 38, of Canton, passed away suddenly due to heart complications February 25. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton. After graduating from Canton High School in 2000 with high honors, he went on to attend Wheaton College where he graduated cum laude in 2004. As a child George led […]
Canton families took advantage of the recent snowfall to enjoy a day of sledding at various local spots, including Pequitside Farm and the Galvin Middle School. See this week’s Citizen for more sledding photos by Moira Sweetland. Click here to order your subscription today.
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 25 edition include: * The latest on the town of Canton’s vaccination plans (click here for excerpt) * Community in Unity: Profile on Canton’s Shelia Donovan * School board member Chuck Rae ‘all-in’ on […]
Ralph V. Papetti, 93, of Canton and formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on February 18, 2021. He was a loving son of the late Agostino Papetti and his late wife, Giuliana, and loving father of Richard Papetti and his wife, Sara, Paul Papetti, and Rena Sousa and her husband, David. He was the beloved […]
Claire P. Botsch (Hurley), 90, of Canton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 16, 2021. Claire was a volunteer administrative assistant for the Canton Fire Department for many years and she was a member of the Canton Firefighters’ Ladies Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Sharon High School and worked for Shawmut Bank […]
Lawrence “Larry” Vincent Powers, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Plymouth while surrounded by family after a courageous battle with melanoma. He was born on January 27, 1949, as the fourth child of Albert and Jeanette Powers of Canton. After graduating from Canton High School in 1966, he joined the Navy where he […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 18 edition include: * Select Board, School Committee races headline 2021 election * True Tales from Canton’s Past: The 35th U.S. Colored Troop – Pt. 2 in a series * Community in Unity: Spotlight […]
