Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 19 edition include: * News and highlights from the July 17 Board of Selectmen’s meeting * Photos from St. Gerard’s Kids Camp by Moira Sweetland * Immigration policies spur Orchard Cove resident to action * Canton […]
The town of Canton celebrated a day of patriotism and fun with two traditional July 4th events: the 51st annual 5-mile road race and the evening fireworks display. See this week’s Canton Citizen for additional photos from the two events. Photos by Michelle Stark and Mike Berger
The Canton American Legion Post 24 baseball team remains locked in a battle for District 6 East supremacy entering the home stretch of the regular season. As of last night, the team stood at 10-3-1 overall — just two standings points behind Quincy and three points ahead of perennially dangerous Braintree. Canton was scheduled to […]
Francis E. “Ted” Daman of Canton passed away July 8 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brockton, he was a lifelong resident of Canton. He graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1964, and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He was the owner and operator of […]
Major General William Francis Ward, Jr., A.U.S. (Ret.), died peacefully on June 21, 2018, in a hospice in Florida at age 89. He served for four decades in the United States Army, retiring as the first commander of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, and for three decades in the private sector. Born in Everett to […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 12 edition include: * Latest news on the Paul Revere Heritage Site and Plymouth Rubber redevelopment project (click here for excerpt) * Photos from Canton’s July 4th celebration and 51st annual road race * Retiring assistant supt. ready for next adventure […]
Canton police reported that two purses were taken from cars last week in separate incidents on Stratford Road and Sheffield Drive. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said that motorists should always lock their vehicles and not leave valuables out in the open. Police are also investigating the theft of four chainsaws from a commercial truck […]
Marthea D. “Marty” (Willett) Murphy, 77, of Canton, died peacefully on June 27, 2018, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Marty was a retired Boston Public School nurse who worked in Mattapan for many years until retirement. Devoted wife of the late John D. Murphy, Sr. Loving mother […]
Boys MVP Cordel Smith (Outdoor Track) A senior and an All-Hockomock selection, Smith was the Bulldogs’ most consistent performer and top overall point scorer, excelling in the sprints, jumps and relays. In addition to setting a new school record in the 200 meters, Smith placed second in both the 200 and long jump at the […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 5 edition include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Cleaning the Face of History * Retiring Spanish teacher recalls career of ‘dreaming dreams for kids’ * Photos from Ponkapoag Civic’s summer opening * Canton Legion baseball vaults into […]
