The brightness of the Chanukah lights brought warmth to the crowd gathered for this year’s Canton community menorah-lighting ceremony — despite Saturday evening’s 20-degree temperature and 10-degree wind chill factor. The annual event, organized by Rabbi Mendy and Rivka Horowitz of the Chai Center of Canton, marks the joyous eight-day holiday of Chanukah, which has been […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 21 edition include: * Recap of the December 19 BOS meeting — cash reserves to bolster FY19 capital plan * Canton High School Term 1 Honor Roll * From One Citizen to Another: Resident weighs in on Randolph/Washington traffic proposals […]
Boys Co-MVP Alec Ragusa (Football) A tape of the Thanksgiving Day game is all you need to know about senior Alec Ragusa, an All-Hockomock selection as a linebacker. A two-way force for the Bulldogs all season long, Ragusa dominated the game on both sides of the ball, gaining 111 yards and rushing for a score […]
Keith W. Burger, 65, of Mansfield, passed away December 12 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he graduated from Dumont High School in New Jersey and Newark College of Engineering. He worked as an electrical engineer for FM Global, Motorola and General Dynamics. He has lived in Mansfield for the last 28 […]
Danielle M. Sainsbury, 28, formerly of Canton, of Fairfax, VA, passed away unexpectedly December 6. Born in Stoughton, she was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 2007, where she was a member of the cheerleading team. She lived in Brighton before moving to Virginia. She previously worked at P.F. Changs […]
Rocco F. Meninno, 81, of Clinton, formerly of Canton, died peacefully December 5, 2017. Rocco worked for Raytheon in manufacturing for over 25 years. Son of the late Rocco and Rose Meninno. Father of Mark Meninno of Clinton, Debbie Wetmore of Clinton, Keith Meninno of Clinton, and Scott Meninno of Freetown. Former husband of the […]
Christmas tree season is now in full swing at Canton’s Pakeen Farm, a family-owned farm located on Elm Street. While its “choose and cut” fields are closed until next year, Pakeen still has a wide selection of freshly cut Fraser and Balsam fir trees. The farm also sells wreaths, roping, and holiday decorations as well […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 14 edition include: * Ex-Senator Joyce indicted on corruption charges * Recap of the December 12 Board of Selectmen’s meeting * Restaurateur Dave Foley receives prestigious AMVETS Pilgrim Award * Galvin Middle School term 1 honor roll * Photos […]
The Canton Police Department gave a presentation to the Success Express business group at Blue Hill Country Club on Thursday, November 9. Lt. Charles Rae and school resource officers Ensley Cotard and Jonathan McCourt explained how they team up with school administrators and staff to improve safety. They shared details on protocols and drills that […]
Dear Editor: Canton is a village that raises good citizens, as per recent events regarding our state police and another involving the dam at Reservoir Pond. Ryan Sceviour, the state trooper featured in the November 16 edition of the Canton Citizen, was on the wrestling team at CHS coached by Tom Bartosek, as were two […]
