On September 13, 2012, the Canton Citizen published its 25th anniversary issue and included a tribute to the four people the newspaper’s editors believed had given the most to Canton during the preceding quarter of a century. John Connolly was one of those people. The Citizen described Connolly as “a Bulldog through and through … […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2024-25 winter all-star selections. The full list, complete with write-ups for each athlete, appears in the April 25 print edition as part of the Citizen’s annual winter sports wrap-up section. Boys MVP Travis Thomas (Ice Hockey) A senior captain and a proven winner, Thomas earned himself a […]
James J. Knoll, 82, a cherished family man and esteemed electrical engineer, passed away peacefully at Milton Hospital on April 11, 2025. Born on February 16, 1943, in Dorchester, James was known for his warm heart, sharp mind, and generous spirit. Raised in Quincy, Jim attended Quincy High School. He went on to continue his […]
Sheila A. McCabe, 93, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Stoughton. Born on March 26, 1932, in Boston, Sheila was the daughter of the late John and Dymphna Stafford and grew up in the close-knit community of South Boston. Sheila’s life was a testament […]
We share the passing of Umberto “Al” Vittorio Francescon with sadness and celebrate his well-lived life. He was a man who balanced strength with kindness, determination with compassion, and a driven work ethic with a devotion to family. Born in Cavasso Nuovo, Italy, on September 30, 1930, Umberto came to the U.S. through Ellis Island […]
Two Canton Youth Hockey Mite-level teams — Canton Green and Canton White — took home Bay State Hockey League titles last week after going unbeaten throughout the playoffs in their respective division tournaments. The Green team, led by coaches James Galanis and Wes Rawding, won all four of its postseason games to capture the U8 […]
The John F. Kennedy Elementary School proudly presented Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for more photos by Mike Tureski.
The Canton Public Library’s Next Chapter renovation project met yet another milestone with the selection of the landscape architecture firm of Warner Larson to design a new park in the front of the library, facing Washington Street. The park is Chapter 2 of the overall project. Warner Larson is an award-winning landscape architectural firm founded […]
Scott J. Pfeffer, 60, of Canton, died unexpectedly March 29, 2025. A graduate of Boston College High School and Norwich University, Scott was a co-owner of PATH Mechanical Co. He previously worked for many years with his father, Skip, at Canton Plumbing & Heating Co. An avid outdoorsman, Scott enjoyed hunting and fishing. Beloved son […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 3 edition include: * Kennedy School presents The Little Mermaid Jr. * Q&A with candidates for Select Board and Planning Board * Canton native gearing up for 1st Boston Marathon since 2013 * Native of […]
