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Joseph V. Herosy, 87, died peacefully at home in Quincy on July 13, 2017. Joseph was born in South Boston and was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He raised a family in Canton, and together they spent many happy summers in Westport. Joe was a retired self-employed electrical engineer who worked […]
Jul 22 2017 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: My morning commute on Washington Street is a daily exercise in micro road rage. If I obey speed limits, I’ll be tailgated, flashed, and honked at by the vehicle behind me. If I add 5 mph, it doesn’t help. I’ve read that the lack of speeding enforcement is a matter of limited resources. But […]
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) is planning an event to be held on August 31 — International Overdose Awareness Day — at 7:30 p.m. at the Canton Senior Center on Pleasant Street. The program will include music, readings, a speaker, refreshments, and a candle-lighting ceremony in memory of those who have passed. There […]
Jul 22 2017 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 20 edition include: * Photo coverage of St. Gerard’s Kids Camp by Moira Sweetland * Canton schools welcome new performing arts coordinator and other School Committee news * Bradley Estate embraces roots with revamped farm stand * Canton High […]
Jul 22 2017 | Posted in
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The Village Shoppes issued the following statement concerning the recent robbery and assault that occurred in the Shaw’s parking lot on July 14. The statement does not appear in the July 20 edition of the Canton Citizen because it was received after we had already gone to press. We, of course, are very concerned about […]

Senator Walter F. Timilty last week announced the successful passage of FY18 budget amendments that will help fund the operations of two local organizations: Blue Hills Trailside Museum and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA). Trailside Museum will receive $250,000 in FY18 to cover operating costs, strengthening its ability to serve as a gateway […]
Jul 14 2017 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: The Canton Historical Society would like to thank all of the residents, non-residents, and visitors who attended the society’s Hot Dog Cookout and Open House on July 2. It was a delightful summer day and people enjoyed a tour through the museum and then joined others for a hot dog and ice cream […]

When you are planning an early morning event and want your guests appropriately caffeinated, there is arguably no better place to gather than Dunkin’ Brands headquarters in Canton. The Canton Association of Business & Industry (CABI) was fortunate to have an opportunity to host its June 12 Meet and Greet at Dunkin’s Royall Street office […]
Jul 14 2017 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Mary J. Lamb (Deery) of Milton, formerly of Canton, passed away July 8 at Orchard Cove in Canton surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Jamaica Plain High School and UMass Boston. She lived in Canton for many years before moving to Milton in 2000. […]
Jul 14 2017 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Richard C. Camiolo, 60, of Riviera Beach, FL, formerly of Canton and Pembroke, passed away suddenly July 4. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and UMass Boston. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam Era and a member of the American Legion Post in […]
Jul 14 2017 | Posted in
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