The rains held off as thousands made their way to the Paul Revere Heritage Site on Saturday to celebrate the third annual Canton Heritage Festival. Free and open to the public, the event featured dozens of local crafters and artisans, a diverse lineup of live performers and reenactors, interactive activities, inflatable obstacle courses, food trucks, […]
Local kids from Canton and surrounding towns are invited to a morning of outdoor fun, achievement, and support for Dana-Farber cancer treatment and research at the eighth annual Tri-Town PMC Kids Ride on Saturday, June 29, at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. Organizers are hoping to increase last year’s ridership and community engagement as they […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 23 edition include: * Read trial recap: Key witness clashes with defense team * Remembering Canton’s fallen heroes * PRHS holds 3rd annual Canton Heritage Fest * St. John School presents Beauty and the Beast […]
Barry M. Okun, 70, of Westborough and formerly of Canton, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus after a short illness. Barry was born in Boston, son of the late Frank Okun and Genevieve (Portman) Okun and is survived by two sons, Edward “Ted” Okun and […]
Canton fire crews assisted with two major fires in the neighboring towns of Milton and Randolph on back-to-back days during the weekend of April 27-28. The second fire, which broke out Sunday evening on Bridle Path Circle in Randolph, destroyed an entire three-story apartment building, displacing approximately 80 residents. Four firefighters from the Ponkapoag station, […]
Seventy-two Hansen Elementary School students took part in this year’s spring show, Shrek the Musical Jr., on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, in the CHS auditorium. Based on the hit DreamWorks Animation film, the show chronicles the lovable but cranky ogre Shrek on the road to finding happiness with Princess Fiona. Play Cast […]
Francis Barry Dunleavey, known to all as Barry, grew up in Canton on Sherman Street. His life’s adventures would take him far and wide, but his final wish was to come home to Canton and to be buried near his parents, the late Frank S. and Gertrude E. Dunleavey, in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Barry died […]
Dear Editor: Christine Smith’s Exhibit A column in the April 18 edition of the Canton Citizen was a balanced review of the MBT Communities Act and touched on the need for affordable housing. It is unfortunate how often people perpetuate myths and stigma about affordable housing and those in need of it. Access to affordable […]
Canton Little League celebrated the start of the spring season with the annual opening day parade on Saturday, April 27. The celebration continued on the grounds of Canton High School with a cookout, games, and opening day festivities for players of all ages and their families. See this week’s Canton Citizen for more opening day […]
Christina Blair, 50, of Canton, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, at Accent Care Hospice in Milton, surrounded by her adoring family. Born in Queens, NY, Christina’s life was a testament to her boundless courage and dedication to those she held dear. A cherished resident of Canton, she […]
