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Brian Fitzgerald and the staff of Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home dedicated the new flag pole at 455 Washington Street in honor of recently retired Veterans Agent Tony Andreotti. The Canton Veterans Honor Guard, Selectman Tom Theodore, and Selectman John Connolly attended the dedication held on Tuesday, October 22. See this week’s Canton Citizen for […]
Nov 1 2019 | Posted in
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Canton resident Michael McMahon was recently presented with a Collegiate Apprentice Award at the Mechanics Hall 2019 Celebration of Excellence. A 2016 graduate of Canton High School, McMahon is now a senior at Becker College, where he is captain of the baseball team and is pursuing a BS in Business Administration with a sports management concentration. […]
Nov 1 2019 | 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 October 31 edition include: * Salute to Tony Andreotti — sign dedication and retirement party * School Committee and Board of Selectmen meeting highlights (excerpts online) * MIAA honors Ryan Gordy as Wellness Coordinator of the […]
Nov 1 2019 | Posted in
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Bob Brown, a Canton native and former CHS student-athlete, is now a national title winner after capturing the United States Australian Football League (USAFL) Division III national championship as a member of the Boston Demons. A 2009 Canton High School graduate, Brown plays the forward pocket position on the Demons, who compete in the Eastern […]
Oct 26 2019 | Posted in
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This fall, Money Experience personal finance programs are being offered to high school juniors and seniors at Canton High School through a partnership with Canton Co-Operative Bank. Money Experience is a simulator and curriculum that helps teach the next generation how their life choices can impact their finances and quality of life. Canton Public Schools Wellness Coordinator Ryan Gordy will […]
Oct 26 2019 | Posted in
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Robert E. Walsh Jr., 87, of Canton, died peacefully Sunday, October 20, 2019. Robert was a proud veteran, serving in the United State Air Force. He flew the SA-16 Albatross with the 2nd Air Rescue Squadron during Korea. He later served for 37 years as an aircraft mechanic for Northeast and Delta Airlines. Devoted husband […]
Oct 26 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Anastasia Zervos, 85, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 18, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Zervos and the daughter of the late Ioannis and Irene Giannenakis of Crete, Greece. Anastasia is survived by her devoted son, Diamantis “Adam” Zervos and his wife, Evangeline, of Canton. Survived by […]
Oct 26 2019 | Posted in
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Lillian P. Andrews (Ward), 93, of Canton, passed away October 18 at Seasons Hospice in Milton. Born and raised in Boston, she graduated from Mission High School, Class of 1944, and Mt. Auburn Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse and chief hospital supervisor at the Mass. Hospital School in Canton for […]
Oct 26 2019 | Posted in
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Nickolas A. Croce, 84, of Canton, passed away October 15 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Brockton, he served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He went on to serve in the Massachusetts National Guard for many years. He also worked for the Quincy Shipyard, Maxim in Middleboro, and for Grasseschi Plumbing […]
Oct 26 2019 | Posted in
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Catherine Selawsky, 98, of Canton, MA, and Hackensack and River Edge, New Jersey, died on October 3, 2019. She was born in Italy. Before retiring, Catherine was a language teacher at Fort Lee High School in Fort Lee, New Jersey for 26 years. Prior to that, she worked in the U.S. government. Catherine graduated from […]
Oct 26 2019 | Posted in
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