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In preparation for its upcoming restoration and renovation project, the Canton Public Library will be closed for a few weeks, starting June 29. During that time, both professional movers and library staff will be relocating some of the library’s materials, shelving, and equipment. This work will allow Seaver Company, the general contractor, to carry out […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

On Monday, June 8, state Senator Paul Feeney and state Rep. Bill Galvin welcomed three state champion teams from Canton High School — one from each season — to the Massachusetts State House. On hand for the recognition were members and coaches of the MIAA Division 2 state champion golf and boys ice hockey teams […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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By Darcie Fisher The 2026 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition will be held at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Friday evening, June 19, with the finals scheduled for Saturday evening, June 20. Among those vying to be the 86th Miss Massachusetts is Tess O’Riordan, a 2022 Canton High School graduate and 2026 graduate of the […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Canton Youth Basketball Association (CYBA) Annual General Membership Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 7-8 p.m. Location: The Revere Room (Floor 1 – Pequitside) The purpose of this meeting is to elect the Board of Directors for the coming year, receive reports, review bylaws and to transact such business as may properly come before the meeting. […]
Jun 18 2026 | Posted in
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Joseph Thomas Sullivan, 93, of Canton, is remembered with great love by his family. Born on April 17, 1933, and raised in Milton, Joseph graduated from Milton High School in 1951. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In 1954, Joseph proudly enlisted in […]
Jun 18 2026 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton Citizen is thrilled to present its annual CHS graduation issue! Available June 11 on newsstands across Canton, the special edition features: * A comprehensive recap of last week’s commencement ceremony * Tons of graduation day photos by Citizen photographer Mike Tureski * Then and now photos featuring more than 30 grads from the […]
Jun 12 2026 | Posted in
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The town of Canton issued the following statement last week in response to a newly filed lawsuit pertaining to the discovery of offensive text-message exchanges between former State Trooper Michael Proctor and ex-CPD Sergeant Sean Goode. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday by Karen Read, names both the Mass. State Police and Canton Police Department as […]

The Canton High School Athletic Department celebrated the many accomplishments of the spectacular Class of 2026 at its annual senior banquet held on Thursday, June 4, in the CHS auditorium. Of the 265 members of the Class of 2026, 165 of them — more than 62 percent — were awarded varsity letters. Fifteen of those […]
Jun 12 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Charles S. “Chuck” Connor, 73, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home with family on June 8, 2026. Born on July 31, 1952, in Canton, Chuck was a lifelong resident of the town he loved and proudly called home throughout his life. Chuck was the son of the late Charles “Charlie” Connor and Pauline M. […]
Jun 11 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Maureen Gaspa, 80, of Canton, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 13, 1945, in Boston, she was the daughter of Margaret Muldoon and was raised in South Boston before making Canton her home in 1978. Maureen was the beloved wife of James W. Gaspa, […]
Jun 11 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen