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Cheryl A. Rintala (Morrison), 54, of Norton, formerly of Sharon, passed away January 21 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Norwood, she was raised in Sharon and graduated from Southeastern Regional High School in Easton. She worked as a school crossing guard for the town of Sharon for many years. Cheryl was also previously a coach […]
Feb 1 2019 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

The John F. Kennedy Elementary School fifth graders presented Peter Pan, Jr. on Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, in the CHS auditorium. Peter Pan Jr. Cast Peter – Riley Swearingen; Tinkerbell – Kate Norwood; Wendy – Soraya Azar; John – Robbie Dickson; Michael – Patrick Maguire; Hook – Henry Cohen; Smee – Declan […]
Feb 1 2019 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
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 31 edition include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * Seth Dichard Golf Schools partner with Canton Ice House * Photo coverage of the JFK production of Peter Pan […]
Feb 1 2019 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen
An open letter to Rep. Stephen Lynch, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Ed Markey, and the citizens of Canton: We the members of the Canton Democratic Town Committee urge our elected officials and fellow residents to take action to protect and to help the people who are directly affected by the current federal government shutdown. The […]
Marybeth Nearen, chairman of the Blue Hills Regional District School Committee, issued the following statement in response to accusations that Blue Hills has used unlicensed workers to perform work on its ongoing renovation project. The editorial referenced in Nearen’s statement was also published in the Canton Citizen on January 3. “Some time ago we received […]

Senator Walter Timilty Jr. (far left) and Representative Bill Galvin (far right) presented state citations welcoming Canton’s newest firefighters at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on January 8. Pictured with the legislators are firefighters Justin Tilley, Ryan Gormley and Michael White. Gormley and White are Canton natives and CHS graduates while Tilley is a transfer […]
Jan 25 2019 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
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 24 edition include: * Comprehensive recaps of the most recent School Committee and selectmen’s meetings * Kindness Rocks: Canton woman uses talents to spread kindness * Coverage of the SEMMEA music festival hosted by Canton […]
Jan 25 2019 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen

Accurounds, a local manufacturing company owned and led by Canton resident Michael Tamasi, was recently awarded the English Works Campaign Certificate of Recognition for their civic leadership in support of English language classes for their immigrant employees. The award was presented as part of the English for New Bostonians’ Raising Our Voices breakfast at Northeastern […]
Jan 18 2019 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
Canton-based BSC Industries, Inc. is celebrating 100 years of success and leadership in industrial distribution this year. Since its humble beginning in 1919 as the Bearings Specialty Company, selling surplus bearings in Boston, the company has focused on being a value-added distributor of high-quality products from top manufacturers. Now owned by brothers Jim and Peter […]
Jan 18 2019 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen

Canton resident Myles Guerrier is headed to Bates College in Maine next year to play soccer after a stellar four-year high school career at Worcester Academy. A multi-time all-star forward, Guerrier helped lead his team to two Class A finals and three Class A semifinals appearances. He has been featured in the New England Soccer […]
Jan 18 2019 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen