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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 February 20 edition include: * New finance director optimistic about town’s financial health * Blue Hills Regional’s newly renovated restaurant reopens to the public * Photos from the annual St. John’s Father-Daughter/Someone Special Dance * Canton […]
Feb 21 2020 | Posted in
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Blanche Yvonne Nervi (Danahy), 88, a lifelong resident of Canton, died on February 15. The daughter of Joseph P. and Blanche Y. (Barry) Danahy, Blanche was born and raised in Canton. She had three brothers, Joseph, Paul, and Alan Danahy, and a sister, Ursula (Danahy) Duganiero, all of whom predeceased her. After graduating in 1948 […]
Feb 20 2020 | Posted in
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James P. Farrington, 72, of Canton, died February 15, 2020. James was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1965. He was a retired nightclub manager in Boston who also worked as a manager for Boch Automotive in Norwood and most recently drove a cab. Beloved son of the late James and Catherine Farrington. […]
Feb 20 2020 | Posted in
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Nominations for the April 7 annual town election will be finalized on Tuesday, February 18, which is the last day for candidates to file completed nomination papers with the Board of Registrars. To date, three individuals have announced their candidacy for Board of Selectmen. Click on the names below to read their election announcements (names […]
Citing his desire to continue to be the voice for the citizens of Canton, Selectman Tom Theodore has announced his campaign for reelection. Since being elected in 2017, Theodore has tackled head on many issues that troubled residents for years, including access to Reservoir Pond, traffic, and the ongoing drug epidemic in our community. Theodore […]
Feb 15 2020 | Posted in
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The Dean S. Luce Elementary School fourth and fifth graders proudly presented Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture, on Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for a complete cast list and more play photos by Michelle Stark. Click here to order your subscription […]
Feb 15 2020 | 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 February 13 edition include: * Canton Citizen’s Valentine Couple of the Year: Alan Rapoport & David McCarthy * Canton’s Sue Gibbs remembered for love of family, community * Recap of the Feb. 6 School Committee meeting […]
Feb 15 2020 | Posted in
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Susan Jean (Callahan) Guccione of Canton passed away on February 11 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Quincy, she was a graduate of Quincy High School. Her academic career was extensive, resulting in a BA from Simmons University and an MBA from the University of […]
Feb 13 2020 | Posted in
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Chris Connolly, the current chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is running for reelection. Connolly was elected to the board in April 2017 and has also served as vice chairman during his three-year term. He is also a member of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission and the Traffic Committee. Prior to his election to the […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
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The Canton High School Drama Club held its annual Talent Show on Friday, January 31, in the CHS auditorium. Performances included dancing, singing, rapping, comedy routines and more. Don’t miss CHS drama’s next production of Mamma Mia! on March 19-22. Tickets are on sale now at cantontheatre.wixsite.com/chsdramaclub. See this week’s Citizen for more talent show […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
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