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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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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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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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Gianina Rose (Caron) Olsen died on June 28, 2017, at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation Center at Eagle Pond in South Dennis. She was preceded in death by John F. Olsen, Jr., her loving husband of 60 years. Gianina and John were lifelong residents of Canton until their retirement to Cape Cod in 1991. Gianina […]
Jul 14 2017 | Posted in
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Sisters Ada and Lui Gallagher, 8 and 4 1/2, enjoy some quality fishing time with their father, Patrick, at Silk Mill Pond off Old Shepard Street. Have a summer photo to share? Send us your nature,
Jul 14 2017 | Posted in
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Howie Newman and Steve Latanision (a.k.a. Knock on Wood) have teamed up to form a lively acoustic duo that plays funny original songs (suitable for all ages) as well as well-known covers, spanning everything from the Beatles to Steely Dan to the Dropkick Murphys. Their varied repertoire features excellent musicianship, tight harmonies, and lots of fun. They will […]
Jul 14 2017 | Posted in
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