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Kathleen A. Canavan (Murphy), 84, of Canton, passed away January 16 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in South Boston, she graduated from Gate of Heaven High in South Boston and has lived in Canton for the last 57 years. She was a devoted wife and mother and previously worked for New England Telephone, McDonald’s […]
Jan 23 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Boston Junior Terriers, who play out of the Canton Sportsplex, skated away with a first-place trophy at the inaugural BELIEVE Girls Only U-8 Hockey Jamboree held January 12 at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. The jamboree was hosted by the newly formed Junior Crusaders Girls Hockey program under the leadership of Mike Chisholm, […]
Dear Editor: The new bridge over the Neponset River at the Revere Park is a monstrosity. It looks like it belongs in a train yard in Liverpool. It’s not at all in keeping with the look of the park. An old New England style covered bridge would be more in style with its surroundings. Would […]
Roberta C. Willette, 92, of Canton, passed away January 12 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Norwood, she attended Norwood High School and Peabody School for the Culinary Arts. She worked as a food manager for Talbots Department Stores and Proctor and Gamble for many years before retiring. She had […]
Jan 18 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Ski season is now underway at Blue Hills Ski Area in Canton. The park offers day and season passes as well as ski lessons and equipment rentals. For more info, visit www.bluehillsboston.com. See this week’s Canton Citizen for more Blue Hills Ski photos by Moira Sweetland.
Jan 17 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 16 edition include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past by George T. Comeau: Tribute to George Jenkins * Highlights from the most recent School Committee and selectmen meetings (click here and here for excerpts) * […]
Jan 17 2020 | Posted in
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Lisa Lopez announced today she is returning to the campaign trail, resuming her mission to join Canton’s five member Board of Selectmen when two positions will be up for election on April 7, 2020. “I came very, very close to a win last year, and it was one of the most fun and exciting things […]
Jan 16 2020 | Posted in
Town Election | By
Canton Citizen
Domenic Bruno, 86, of Canton, died peacefully on January 12, 2020. Domenic was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Canton and the Canton Town Club. He was the devoted husband of Maureen Bruno (Sullivan) of Canton. Loving father of Michael Bruno and his wife, Cathleen, of East Freetown, Joanne M. Lane of Canton, […]
Jan 16 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Angela M. MacCormack (Raso), 96, of Canton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 9. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. MacCormack. Born in the village of San Giorgio in Calabria, Italy, on October 24, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Annunciata (Condo) Raso and […]
Jan 16 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg recently announced the successful launch of the BabySteps Savings Plan. This groundbreaking program guarantees every child born or adopted in Massachusetts will receive a $50 seed deposit when a family member opens up a U.Fund 529 college savings account through MEFA. The deposit comes at no cost to the taxpayers and […]
Jan 10 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen