Visit the Canton Historical Society during their open house on the next three Sundays in December from 1-4 p.m. and pick up a holiday gift of Canton history for a friend or family member. Items available for purchase include limited edition lithographs of the Canton Viaduct, old maps of the town, several books by local […]
Gail E. Linehan (Hester), 81, of Canton, died November 25, 2017, peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family. Gail was an active parishioner of St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton. She was a member of the Canton Garden Club and St. Gerard’s Altar Guild and St. Gerard’s Care and Share. Gail was also an […]
John L. “Jack” Larson, 75, of Canton, passed away November 22 at Norwood Hospital after a long illness. Born and raised in Jamestown, NY, he attended Jamestown High School and served in the United States Navy. Jack has been a resident of Canton for the last 34 years and worked as a salesman for Poirier […]
Marie V. Pacella, 91, of Fairhaven, formerly of Canton, died November 20, 2017. Marie was born in Dorchester and attended St. Gregory’s grammar and high school. She was a devoted parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton and was a member of the Canton Catholic Women’s Club and the Canton Garden Club. Beloved […]
Robert (Bob) P. Jones, 87, of Canton, passed away peacefully on November 19 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Born and raised in Brighton, he graduated from Boston Technical High School, Class of 1950. Misrepresenting his age, he served nearly five years in the Marine Corps Reserve. Called to active duty during the Korean Conflict, he […]
Dear Editor: Thank you for your recent article on State Trooper Ryan Sceviour. When I read the initial Boston Globe blurb reporting on the federal lawsuit by Trooper Ryan Sceviour against Colonel Richard McKeon (former superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police), I thought that the “powers-that-be” would likely make all this ugliness go away. (Any word on former State […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 30 edition include: * Canton zip-line park announces plan to relocate, including details on the proposed new park * Photos and highlights from the CHS football team’s big win over Stoughton * Temple Beth Abraham and Temple […]
Tickets are now on sale at various locations across town for the Canton Garden Club’s highly anticipated 2017 Holiday House Tour, “A Christmas Home for Everyone.” The popular tour of homes will take place next Friday, December 1, from 1-8 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, from 12-4 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and are […]
Bank of Canton made a $10,000 cash donation last week to the Canton Food Pantry, which included the annual proceeds of the bank’s Town Card credit card program. The donation will help provide Canton residents with basic necessities and healthy meals this winter. “Wintertime hits our clients the hardest,” said Canton Food Pantry Co-Director Mary […]
Antonio D. “Tony” Iannetti, 69, of Canton, passed away November 16. Born in Brittoli, Italy, he immigrated to the United States at the age of 14. He graduated from Canton High School and served in the Army National Guard. He was the owner and operator of L’Avanti Hair Salon in Braintree for many years. He […]
