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The Hansen Elementary School fifth graders proudly presented Seussical the Musical Jr. on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, in the CHS auditorium. (Above) Jaylee Perry as Gertrude McFuzz and Jack McCloud as Horton, with Wyndam Abbott and Jayda Proffitt as Thing 1 and Thing 2. See this week’s Canton Citizen for a full cast […]
May 12 2018 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 10 edition include: * 2018 Annual Town Meeting at a glance — snapshot of major zoning and non-zoning articles * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * Photos from the Hansen School play […]
May 12 2018 | Posted in
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Missing: Maine Coon cat named “Chance.” Brown with black stripes. Lives at 110 Spring Lane, Canton. Last seen at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3. Please text or call Mercedes at 781-956-7551 with any information.
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Writes, the town-wide writing contest, celebrated the 2018 winners at an awards night at the Canton Public Library on Thursday, April 26. All of the nearly 100 entries are published, with the authors’ permission, in the Canton Writes book, which is now available at the front desk of the library for $10. Winners also […]
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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Doris I. White (Baker) of Canton passed away at home April 30 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Dedham, she graduated from Dedham High School and has lived in Canton for the last 52 years. Doris worked as an office manager for Barnstead Co. in West Roxbury for several years. She enjoyed […]
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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John G. Hommel, 67, of Weston and Hull died peacefully April 30, 2018, after a brief illness. Cherished husband of 27 years to Valerie A. Hommel (Buczel). Loving son of the late William and Joan Hommel. Loving brother of Edward Hommel and his wife, Bella, of Nova Scotia, William Hommel Jr. and his wife, Virginia, […]
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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Marie C. Leary (Henriksen), 79, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly April 28. Born in Norwood, she was raised in Canton, graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1956, and was a lifelong resident of Canton. She worked as a waitress for many years at the Red Coach Grill in Norwood and at the 99 in […]
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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Aura Eloisa Falzarano, 71, of Canton, born in the Dominican Republic and formerly of Puerto Rico, died peacefully at home on April 27, 2018, following a long illness. Devoted wife of Frank R. Falzarano of Canton. Loving mother of Elly V. Barry and her husband, Damian, of Canton, and Rene J. Falzarano and his wife, […]
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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On Friday, April 27, the Canton Garden Club held its annual tree planting ceremony in honor of National Arbor Day. This year, club members chose the Canton Police Station, where they planted a “Heart Throb” Pink Kousa Dogwood tree. Speaking at the ceremony, Garden Club member Carol Munson noted how trees are often taken for […]
May 4 2018 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 3 edition include: * GMS teacher chosen as 2019 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™ and other School Department news * Preview of annual town meeting zoning articles * Photos from Canton Little League’s opening day festivities * News […]
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