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An impressive crowd turned out for the opening of the Canton Farmers Market’s fourth season on Sunday, June 16, on the front lawn of the Rodman building. Visitors browsed and shopped from dozens of local farmers and artisans while also enjoying live music by Bucketlist, food trucks and carts from Cheesy Chicks, Crescent Ridge and […]
Jun 28 2024 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Jo-Anne McCarthy, 75, of Canton, MA, and Hardwick, VT, died June 19, 2024. Jo-Anne formerly worked as a banking administrative assistant. She enjoyed golf and was a member and former manager of the Mountain View Country Club in Greensboro, VT. Daughter of the late Charles and Kathleen McElman. Wife of the late Joseph V. McCarthy. […]
Jun 27 2024 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Harvey Burton Robbins passed away peacefully in his home in Foxboro on May 24, 2024. Born December 3, 1940, the son of the late Bernie and Anne Rose (Chitel) Robbins, he was a graduate of Boston University, receiving his bachelor’s degree in journalism and then his master’s in counseling. He is survived by his children, […]
Jun 27 2024 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton Little League Challenger Division recently wrapped up another successful season of learning, growth and fun. Open to kids ages 6-18, the Challenger Division aims to give developmentally and physically challenged boys and girls the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of Little League structured to their abilities. The participants are assisted by “buddies” […]
Jun 21 2024 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Canton High’s star-studded trio of Chloe Dubuisson, Katie Oliver, and Sally Hoban are the new school record holders in the heptathlon, smashing the previous school record by over 1,000 points and finishing fourth overall as a team in what head coach Anna Amico called a “very deep field of talented teams and athletes” at the […]
Jun 21 2024 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen
For their end-of-year Civics Action project, a team of eighth grade students at the Galvin Middle School chose to investigate the issue of car idling in an effort to make an environmental change in their community. The students, Andrew Factor, Oliver Scully and Tyler Pappas, learned that idling vehicles — those that leave the engine […]
Jun 21 2024 | Posted in
Featured Content | By
Canton Citizen
Superintendent Jill Rossetti and Principal Geoffrey Zini are pleased to announce the graduation of 221 students from Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton. The graduation ceremony took place June 4 on a beautiful sunny evening on the school’s turf field. “We are extremely proud of our graduates,” Zini told the assembled crowd. “This class […]
Jun 21 2024 | Posted in
News,
Schools | 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 June 20 edition include: * Little League Challenger Division photos by Moira Sweetland * Karen Read Trial Recap: Prosecutors set to wrap case * Police Audit Committee finalizes RFP * Canton community honors memory of Anthony […]
Jun 21 2024 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
William S. Bowen, 71, of Canton, formerly of Brockton, died June 13, 2024. Bill worked as head of the mail department at Brandeis University for many years. Along with being a professional singer, Bill hosted a trivia radio program in the 1970s and 80s called “Your Mother Should Know.” He also collected memorabilia, including a […]
Jun 20 2024 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Harvey S. Malin of Andover, formerly of Canton, passed away on June 12, 2024. Beloved husband of Judy N. Malin (deceased). Loving father of Glenn Malin and his wife, Jeri, of North Easton, Randi Chancey and her husband, Frank, of Harvre de Grace, MD, and Holli Roberts and her husband, Neal, of Andover. Cherished grandfather […]
Jun 20 2024 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen