Thomas John Hayes of Canton died May 20, 2019. He was born in Boston on July 11, 1928, to Margaret (Cotter) and Eugene John Hayes, both natives of County Cork, Ireland. He graduated from Mission Church High School and entered the U.S. Marine Corps, where he proudly served at the end of World War II. […]
Anthony J. Calapa, 94, of Quincy, passed away May 19 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in the South End of Boston, he was educated in Medford and was a medic in the Army during WWII. Anthony lived for many years in Quincy where he was involved in the Adam Shore […]
Betsy’s Barbershop held its fourth annual Cuts 4 Cancer fundraiser on Sunday, May 19, and despite wet weather the event was another big success, raising approximately $22,000 to help support cancer patients and their families through the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. Activities included a touch-a-truck, face painting, raffles, a barbecue, and a visit from former New […]
Congratulations to CHS seniors Kathryn Trerice and Michael Mazzola, who were named the 2019 winners of the Hockomock Scholar-Athlete Award. The award honors one male and one female graduating athlete from each of the league’s 12 schools who exemplify excellence in both athletics and academics. Trerice has been a key member of the field hockey […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 23 edition include: * Recap of the final session of Canton’s annual town meeting (CPA projects, Revere Heritage revolving funds, town budget and more) * CHS student makes history with trip to international science fair […]
Dear Editor: I have been reading and enjoying your newspaper for many years and look forward weekly to (among other things) the next edition of Joe DeFelice’s “Man About Canton” (aka MAC). MAC is usually on-point, brings our attention to worthy items that might not otherwise get mention, and occasionally hollers out in a thought-provoking […]
The 10th annual “Cheryl’s Kids” Bake Sale will be held on Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 557 Pleasant Street, coinciding with the Dean S. Luce 5K and Fun Run. Cheryl Isaksen, a Canton resident and daycare provider for over 30 years, has been hosting the bake sale each year together […]
An energetic base of nearly 370 voters at Monday’s opening session of annual town meeting approved major renovations to the Bolivar Pool facility, endorsed a ban on thin-film, single-use plastic bags at retail establishments, and okayed a Special Tax Agreement (STA) for Spear Street Capital, the new owners of the former Reebok headquarters off Royall […]
Canton resident and two-time cancer survivor Maureen “Mo” O’Brien was proud to report that she raised over $7,800 from her “Mo’s Mates Blue Ribbon Walk” held last month at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. The event drew more than 40 participants with all proceeds going to the Boston University chapter of Camp Kesem, […]
On Sunday, May 19, Betsy’s Barbershop in Canton will host its fourth annual Cuts 4 Cancer event to help support cancer patients and their families through the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. For a donation of $25 or more, guests can receive a haircut and a free t-shirt. (Regular haircuts are an option — you don’t need […]
