The historic Revere rolling mill recently received a new copper roof with materials supplied by Revere Copper Products Inc. — a direct descendant of the original Revere & Sons Copper Co. that was founded in Canton in 1801. Plans are in the works to construct a heritage park on the site utilizing both the mill […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 27 issue include: * CHS alumna brings gift of music education to students in Senegal * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * The latest on the Canton Little League concession […]
Join the Neponset River Watershed Association and the Department of Conservation and Recreation on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to noon for the annual Neponset River Cleanup. The river cleanup is part of DCR’s Park Serve Day, a statewide volunteer service day. Last year, over 200 people volunteered their time at the cleanup and […]
Audrey I. Walsh (Matt) of Norton, formerly of Canton, passed away April 16 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Born and raised in Rutland, VT, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Bernice (Buswell) Matt. She graduated from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsfield and worked as an RN at Carney Hospital […]
A record-setting number of attendees — more than 900 in all — turned out at Pequitside Farm on Saturday for the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Canton Parks and Recreation. In addition to perfect weather, guests enjoyed an egg hunt, crafts and games, a visit from the Easter Bunny and barn babies, and entertainment […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 20 issue include: * A recap of the April 13 School Committee meeting: CPS finds room for all JFK kindergarteners, plus the latest on next year’s school budget * Tribute: Canton’s Dr. Bill Sullivan left powerful legacy of […]
After missing her entire junior season due to injury, Canton native Meghan Lennon has returned to the lacrosse field and is lighting up the scoreboard as a member of the Commonwealth Coast Conference-leading Endicott College women’s lax team. A former three-sport star athlete at Canton High School, Lennon is now a senior captain and has […]
Edward F. Brooks of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away at Norwood Hospital on April 9. Born in Hyde Park, Edward was raised in Walpole and graduated from Walpole High School. He was a volunteer fireman for the town of Walpole and worked at Bird Machine Co. in South Walpole for over 30 years. Mr. […]
William B. McPherson, Jr., 94, of Canton, passed away April 8 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Dorchester (St. Peter’s parish), Bill graduated from Boston English High and then continued on to Wentworth Institute. In 1941 he joined the carpenters union and worked on various projects before he entered the Navy flight […]
Prudence Doucette (Espinola), 101, of Canton, passed away April 8 at the Ellis Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her two daughters, Barbara Silverman and Ruth Fleming. She is survived by her son-in-law Herbert Silverman of Canton and her grandchildren, Barry Silverman of Canton and David Silverman of Seattle. Also survived by her dear friend […]
