Dear Editor: January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Each day, police officers in our community put on a badge and go to work knowing they may face dangerous situations in their quest to keep our residents safe. On average, between 105 and 203 officers die, 50,000 officers are assaulted, and 14,000 officers are […]
Canton police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three possible suspects in a reported home invasion with shots fired that occurred on New Year’s Eve shortly before midnight. The incident took place at a townhouse on Bay Drive. Police initially responded to a call for shots fired at the Avalon apartments on Randolph Street, […]
The Canton Fire Department and Fire Chief Charles Doody, who also serves as the town’s emergency management director, issued the following alert to residents in light of the dangerously low temperatures forecasted for this week and beyond: “CFD is urging residents to take precautions during this period of extreme cold weather. Stay indoors if you […]
The Canton Association of Business and Industry held its annual holiday event and business meeting on December 7 at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. Highlights of the evening included several award presentations. The award for CABI Business of the Year was given to Buffalo Lodging Associates — which had provided free office space, internet […]
Donald A. “Stitch” Podgurski, a lifelong resident of Canton and former Canton selectman, died peacefully in his home December 22, 2017. He was 87 years old. Donald was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy “Seabees,” and was the former owner of his family business, Podgurski Company in Canton for many years. He had […]
Ethel G. Cochis, 89, of Randolph, passed away December 22 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Born in Boston, she was raised in Roxbury and attended the Nathan Hale Elementary School, Joseph Timilty School in Roxbury, and graduated from the High School of Practical Arts where she had perfect attendance. She worked for many years […]
Dear Editor: Households in Rep. Bill Galvin’s district have received a flyer from the Mass Fiscal Alliance opposing his sponsorship of the Safe Communities Act (S.305, H.3269). This bill would limit the cooperation that state officials give to federal immigration officials. Governor Charlie Baker has issued a statement opposing the measure, citing safety. Indivisible Canton, […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the 2018 annual town election, to be held on April 3, will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning Monday, January 8, at 9 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 9, at 5 p.m. Those seeking office in the election […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 28 edition include: * Winter and Jazz concert photos by Moira Sweetland * CHS mock trial team prepping for Courtroom action * Canton-based MatchingDonors.com honored again in Hollywood * Canton Citizen’s Athlete of the Week and more CHS sports […]
Margarete E. McNeice (Aust), 92, of Canton, passed away at home December 19. Born in Schlesien, Germany, she was raised and educated in Germany and came to the United States in 1956. She previously lived in Wollaston before moving to Canton 51 years ago. Margarete was an active volunteer for several organizations, including Por Christo, […]
