Bank of Canton recently donated $5,000 to Friends of Canton Scouting to help fund their purchase of a 2014 Ford E-350 passenger van for local Boy Scout Troop 77. The new van can transport 15 people and tow the troop’s trailer, which is used to carry equipment necessary for the scouts’ campouts and expeditions, such […]
Mildred M. Hardiman (McLaughlin), 82, of West Bridgewater, formerly of Canton, passed away June 23 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Roxbury, she graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Roxbury and Burdette Business School. Mildred lived in Canton for 40 years before moving to West Bridgewater two and a […]
John P. O’Connor, 92, of Tolland, CT, formerly of Dorchester, Stuart, FL, and Mansfield, CT, passed away June 22 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Boston Latin, Middlebury College, Class of 1950, and was an Air Force veteran of World War II and […]
Charles J. Lenhart III, 76, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully June 14, 2018, after a brief illness. Charles was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1961, and was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a retired employee of the Canton DPW Water Department for many years until […]
Adelle “Del” Marilyn Brenner (Koretsky), 83, of Canton, formerly of Codman Square, Dorchester, daughter of the late Harry Koretsky and Gertrude Zatz, sister of the late Harold Koretsky, and Pauline Falkof, wife of 59 years to the late Benjamin (Ben), mother of Gary, Brenda and her longtime partner, Victor, as well as numerous nieces and […]
Nelson D. “Dave” Batchelder, MD, formerly of Canton and of Janesville, WI, passed away June 12. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and was a lifelong resident of Canton. He graduated from Canton High School, Harvard University, and Tufts Medical School and was an Army veteran of World War II. Dave had a […]
Dear Editor: I’d like to thank the Canton community for its overwhelming support of the Canton Rainbow Project, where we asked residents and businesses to fly the rainbow flag during June for Pride Month as a symbol of support for our LGBTQ friends, family members and neighbors in Canton and elsewhere. I’m proud to say […]
The Canton Little League Challenger Division held its season finale on Sunday, June 17, at Canton High School’s Walsh Field. Made possible with the support of the Martin W. Richard Foundation, the Challenger Division aims to give developmentally and physically challenged boys and girls ages 6-18 the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of Little League […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 28 edition include: * CHS Spring Sports Wrap-Up, featuring team photos, recaps and more * Highlights from the June 26 Board of Selectmen’s meeting * Norfolk County Registry of Deeds celebrates 225th birthday * Margin Notes by Rachael […]
Three female athletes from Canton enjoyed sensational seasons this spring at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree. Alessi twins shine at Archbishop Williams Canton’s Brooke and Taylor Alessi recently received their varsity letters and Central Catholic League All-Star plaques after another outstanding season with the Archbishop Williams girls tennis team. The freshmen twins led the Bishops for […]
