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Brightview Senior Living, a leader in senior living that builds, owns and operates more than 40 senior living communities along the east coast, including Brightview Canton, is thrilled to announce it has been recognized as one of the 2019 Best Workplaces for Women by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work. Brightview is ranked No. 48 […]
Oct 4 2019 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
John Joseph “Jack” Brodeur, 86, of Canton, formerly of Dorchester and Plymouth, passed away on September 24, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. A U.S. Navy veteran who served during the time of the Korean War, Jack worked in the heating and fuel business, including several years as past owner of Finest Fuel and Brodeur […]
Oct 4 2019 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

Amy Ennis and the students and staff at June’s Preschool Garden would like to thank all of those who came out to support their recent lemonade and popcorn stand fundraiser to benefit Ennis’ Jimmy Fund Walk team, BushyStrong. Ennis, a Canton resident and cancer survivor, started the walk team in 2016 and has raised over […]
Oct 4 2019 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 3 edition include: * Recap of the Sept. 26 School Committee meeting (click for excerpt) * Pequitside renovation update and more BOS news * New Luce principal feels at home in Canton * Coverage of […]
Oct 4 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
It was another banner summer season for the Hannington’s softball team, which captured its third consecutive championship as part of the Stoughton Men’s Softball League. Sponsored by Canton Attorney Glen Hannington and made up primarily of Canton residents, the team has now combined for 13 titles in the last 16 years between the Canton and […]
Sep 28 2019 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 26 edition include: * Recap of the Sept. 23 Traffic Study Committee meeting (click for excerpt) * Local pumpkin grower teams up with neighboring Pakeen Farm * Canton family physician reflects on 40 years of […]
Sep 27 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: I am writing to urge all Canton residents to participate in a peaceful demonstration in support of the world-wide Climate Change Strike. The demonstration, sponsored by the Charles River Green Coalition, will take place in neighboring Westwood tomorrow, September 20. As Greta Thunberg and youth in the Sunrise Movement have warned us, climate […]
Nancy E. Brueggeman of Weymouth, formerly of Canton, died peacefully September 15, 2019. Nancy was a retired insurance analyst. Loving daughter of the late Frank and Helen Brueggeman. Loving sister of Joyce E. Steele and her husband, Mark, of ME, Frank D. Brueggeman and his wife, Maria, of FL, and Gail A. Morrissey and her […]
Sep 20 2019 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Ellen T. Videtta (Leary), 96, of Sharon, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully September 16, 2019 in Norwood Hospital surrounded by her family. Ellen was born in Melrose on March 6, 1923, to the late Harry and Anne (Harrington). She was raised in Melrose and was the sister of the late Margaret Reynolds, Edward Leary, […]
Sep 20 2019 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Paul W. D’Amico of Canton passed away September 11 at Milton Hospital. Born and raised in Dorchester, he was a proud graduate of English High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of J. D’Amico Inc. in Dorchester and Randolph for many years before retiring. Paul […]
Sep 20 2019 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen