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Canton’s students have just started a new school year and on a beautiful Sunday morning in September, hundreds of kids and their families gather, their bikes decorated, tuned and at the ready. Kids gas up on fruit and a few munchkins. Laughter fills the air as they wait impatiently for the magic words, “On your mark, get […]
Aug 30 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Philomena B. Donohoe, 92, of Canton, passed away August 27 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in County Westmeath, Ireland, she has lived in Canton for the last 17 years and previously lived in Hyde Park. She was the owner and chef of the Cavan House in Hyde Park for many […]
Aug 30 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
James T. Giblin, 70, of Canton, passed away August 21 surrounded by his loving family at the Stanley Tippett House in Needham. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Boston Tech High School. He went on to graduate from UMass Amherst and earned his master’s degree from Northeastern University. Jim was […]
Aug 30 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 August 29 edition include: * School Committee (Aug. 22) and Board of Selectmen (Aug. 27) recaps * Forever Remembered: Harriet Burak’s annual tribute to her son * Photo coverage of the Bolivar pool farewell party and […]
Aug 30 2019 | Posted in
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Donald Edward “Don” Rodman, 88, of Canton, passed away on August 27, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. An accomplished businessman and philanthropist, he was the founder of Rodman Ford in Foxboro and Rodman for Kids, an umbrella matching gift charity that benefits at-risk children across Massachusetts. Don was predeceased by his beloved […]
Aug 28 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Canton High School boys soccer program is excited to announce that Paolo Ruggeri, Class of 2019, is beginning his college soccer career this week at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Ruggeri becomes the first Bulldog to join the Leopards under coach Connor Erickson. Ruggeri’s decision to join the WIT program is a big story in […]
Aug 24 2019 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Canton Citizen

The Neponset River Regional Chamber will commemorate 125 years of service to the region’s businesses and communities on Thursday, September 19, with a special celebration event. The event will take place at the newly refurbished Paul Revere Heritage Site in Canton from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event is open to all business and community […]
Aug 23 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 August 22 edition include: * Revere site restaurant approved and more ZBA news * Selectman Connolly embraces 1st chairmanship in busy year * Bocholt exchange students make summer return to Canton * Summer concert photos by […]
Aug 23 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Marlene A. Corkery (MacPherson), “one hell of a wife and mother,” age 78, of Canton, passed away at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton surrounded by her loving family. Born in Weymouth, she was raised in Holbrook and graduated from Holbrook High School and has lived in Canton for the last 55 years. She […]
Aug 23 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Edward R. Goodwin of Canton, 71, formerly of South Boston, died suddenly August 18, 2019, after a brief but courageous battle with liver cancer. His beloved friend, partner and wife of 39 years, Jane Guilfoyle, was by his side. Ed was retired from the commonwealth of Massachusetts as a contract and finance manager. Eddie was […]
Aug 23 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen