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Upcoming Games Boys Ice Hockey (7-0): Jan. 12 @ Oliver Ames (Asiaf) at 4 p.m.; Jan. 16 @ Foxboro at 5:20 p.m.; Jan. 19 vs. Stoughton at 8 p.m.; Jan. 21 vs. Newburyport at 2 p.m. Girls Ice Hockey (5-2-2): Jan. 12 vs. Westwood at 6 p.m.; Jan. 16 vs. Duxbury at 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 19 vs. […]
Jan 12 2019 | Posted in
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Dear Editor: I request that our selectmen make a final improvement to the Reservoir Pond dam that was repaired over a period of three months last fall: Remove the plaque that was placed there — it’s an embarrassment. If you pass by the repaired dam on Pleasant Street, you’ll notice that a three-by-two-foot plaque has been […]
Anthony R. Maffie, 22, of Canton, passed away suddenly January 4 at home. Born in Newton, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 2014, where he was a member of the baseball and swimming teams. Anthony was a junior at Curry College in the BSN Program pursuing his passion […]
Jan 12 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dr. Albert J. “Abbie” Berkowitz, of Newton, formerly of Needham, passed away on January 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Lois (Stocklan) Berkowitz for 65 years. Devoted father of Marcia Berkowitz and her husband, Marc Cohen, and Ken Berkowitz and his wife, Holly. Dear grandfather of Ali and Michael Sganga, Josh Cohen and Alissa Cooper, Ben […]
Jan 12 2019 | Posted in
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Susan Carnes of Boston, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully on January 1 surrounded by her family. Susan is the beloved daughter of the late William M. Carnes and Ann McCallion Carnes of Canton. Sue is the sister of Mary Keable and her husband, Michael, of Oakland, RI, Bill Carnes and his wife, Nancy, of […]
Jan 12 2019 | 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 10 edition include: * Highlights from the most recent Board of Selectmen and School Committee meetings * Honor Tree offers solemn tribute to fallen police officers * Photos from public skating and learn-to-skate events at […]
Jan 11 2019 | Posted in
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Edna T. (Smith) MacDonald of Canton, formerly of Prince Edward Island, Canada, died peacefully on December 23. Beloved wife of Neil. Loving mother of Brian, Allyson Podgurski and her husband, Jim, and Wayne, all of Canton. Loving grandmother of Morgan MacDonald, Jimmy Podgurski and Katie Podgurski, of whom she was very proud. Loving sister of […]
Jan 4 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Michael T. Curtis Jr., of Canton, formerly of Walpole, died unexpectedly December 22, 2018. On December 25 Michael gave four families their Christmas miracle by donating his organs. He was 26 years old. Michael was a laborer for Local Union #25. Loving son of Gail and Michael Curtis of Canton. Beloved grandson of Anita M. […]
Jan 4 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 January 3 edition include: * Our annual Year in Review — a comprehensive look back at the top Canton stories of 2018 * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * Canton […]
Jan 4 2019 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s Citizen for a look back at some of the biggest Canton stories of 2018, including the Pleasant Street road closure, Metropolis Rink vote, detox zoning debate, graduation controversies, and many more. Our annual Year in Review also features a recap of the past year in sports, including teams and athletes of […]
Jan 3 2019 | Posted in
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