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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 24 edition include: * Updates on Rte. 138 gas station proposal, hotel projects * CHS grad featured on new streaming series, Going From Broke * True Tales from Canton’s Past by George T. Comeau * […]
Oct 26 2019 | Posted in
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The Canton Historical Society celebrated the completion of the first phase of preservation work at the David & Abigail Tilden House at Pequitside Farm with an open house on Sunday, October 13. Guests enjoyed tours of the circa 1725 home as well as an exhibit of artifacts discovered during the preservation process and a variety […]
Oct 25 2019 | Posted in
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Maureen Dickson (Murphy), 68, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away October 12 at Norwood Hospital. Maureen graduated from Canton High School and was employed 40 years with Cumberland Farms, Inc. as a real estate divestment specialist until retiring in 2016. She enjoyed the company of her many friends and also enjoyed traveling, vacationing on […]
Oct 19 2019 | Posted in
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Anna W. Burke (Kerr), 85, of Norton, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly October 9, surrounded by her family, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Franklin, she was raised in Norwood and attended Norwood High School and Northeastern University. She lived in Canton for 40 years, where she raised a family and […]
Oct 19 2019 | Posted in
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S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of New England, a paranormal investigative team, will be at the Canton Public Library on Thursday, October 24, to share the results of some of its work. Join seasoned investigators Jack Kenna and Ellen MacNeil of the Supernatural, Paranormal, Investigations, Research, Intuitive Truth Society (S.P.I.R.I.T.S.) of New England, as featured on Travel Channel’s Haunted […]
Oct 19 2019 | Posted in
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The Canton Board of Health invites the public to its annual Health Fair, to be held on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Canton High School. This year marks the 31st installment of the fair, which is free and open to all residents. The event will once again feature numerous health […]
Oct 18 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 17 edition include: * School Committee (10/10) and Board of Selectmen (10/15) meeting recaps * Where are they now: fall college athletes spotlight * Preview of the Friends of the Library’s Bank of Canton Technology […]
Oct 18 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 10 edition include: * Park staffer being treated after rabid bat exposure * Spotlight on Congregational Church of Canton’s monthly Senior Suppers * True Tales from Canton’s Past by George T. Comeau (click here for […]
Oct 12 2019 | Posted in
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Judith “Judy” Marie (Schermerhorn) Wiik, 70, of Wrentham, passed away on Monday, September 23. Thanks to her daughter Debbie, Judy was able to pass away at home after an extended stay at Norwood Hospital. She was the much loved wife of Kenneth “Kenny” Wiik. Judy was born to the late Clint and Alice Schermerhorn in Boston […]
Oct 11 2019 | Posted in
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Florence R. Smith Brooks (Rolfe), 86, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away October 1 at The Arbors Assisted Living in Stoughton. Born in Seal Harbor, ME, she was raised in Auburn, NH. She lived in Canton for many years before moving to Stoughton four years ago. She worked as a teller for Baybank in […]
Oct 11 2019 | Posted in
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