Dear Editor: On Monday, November 13, someone made the decision to pave Messinger and Walnut streets. Okay, but what explains the decision to pave Rockland and Mechanic streets at the same time, making it physically impossible for any resident to get home or for school buses, mail deliveries, UPS, etc. to get through. This was a huge mistake […]
Dear Editor: Given the connection between Napleton Co. and Canton Holdings, does Canton really think it wise to buy a bridge from this outfit? (The zoning board has approved a new road and bridge through the Plymouth Rubber redevelopment site that will connect Revere and Neponset streets.) Ever since the million-dollar expenditure approved at town […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 22 edition include: * Photo coverage of the CHS drama club’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream * Thankful CHS star athlete finds own way to give back * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George […]
Congratulations to the 2017 Canton Pop Warner C team for making it to the Hockomock Super Bowl. Despite a loss against Mansfield, the Bulldogs had a remarkable season. Thanks to coaches Mike Wagner, Brian Lane, and Vinnie DiBiasio for your time, commitment, and dedication to the sport and, more importantly, to player development. Team members include Ahmed Abuelbasher, Amaan […]
Dear Editor: My younger son recently played his final game in a Canton Youth Hockey uniform. I would like to thank the program for the many wonderful experiences my two boys have had over the last 15 seasons and acknowledge the wonderful volunteers, both coaches and administrators, who make this program possible. With over 500 kids registered, […]
John E. Martin, 78, of Canton, passed away November 14 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Canton, he attended Canton High School and graduated from Stoughton High School. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and a member of the Easton VFW. John worked for Trelleborg Company in Randolph as a chemical […]
Rosemary T. Langill of Webster, formerly of Canton, passed into God’s hands November 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Leonard J. “Lenny” Langill. Loving daughter of the late Mildred and Jeremiah F. Kelliher. Devoted sister of the late Francis J. Kelliher. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Former owner of […]
John F. Shea, 83, formerly of Canton, of Lady Lake, FL, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. John was born on May 17, 1934, and was raised in Canton. He graduated from Canton High School and attended Northeastern University. He was a procurement specialist for Raytheon Company for 32 years before retiring. John and his […]
Yvonne Schraepen Hammond-Homans, 80, died at home in Canton on Sunday, November 5, 2017. Born in Embourg, Belgium, on January 25, 1937, Yvonne came from a big, loving Belgian family, headed by her parents, Alphonse and Josee Schraepen. That spirit traveled with her across the Atlantic in 1961, when she came to the U.S. with […]
Above: Members of the Canton Veterans Department Honor Guard stop for lunch at Kelly’s Place between Veterans Day school presentations in Canton last week. In addition to visiting schools and teaching about the U.S. flag, the Honor Guard regularly provides funeral honors at the request of veterans’ families. The Canton community and the Citizen salute […]
