Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 21 issue include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * Photo coverage of St. Gerard’s annual Kids Camp * School Committee news: Hansen roof repairs and classroom addition * Margin Notes by […]
Dear Editor: It’s meant some “travel delays” around Canton during the past couple of months, but it’s been nice to see that a number of local streets are receiving long overdue “makeovers.” The construction crews and local police worked hard and did a good job on the reconstruction of Prospect Street, for instance. I do […]
The town of Canton held its annual July 4th celebration at the Irish Cultural Centre on Monday. The event, sponsored by Canton Parks and Recreation, featured activities for kids, a live concert, and a gala fireworks display. Earlier in the day, the town held its 49th annual July 4th Road Race, which started and finished […]
Charlotte Girouard-Barrus (Earle), 84, of Easton, passed away July 10 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. Born in Boston, she was raised in Rockland and has lived in Easton for over 30 years. She was a volunteer for the Special Olympics and a Eucharistic minister at Holy Cross Church in Easton. Beloved wife of the […]
Robert E. Dickson of West Yarmouth, formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away at Cape Cod Hospital, one month short of his 97th birthday. Robert was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the youngest of six children. His family settled in the Los Angeles area when he was a young child. Robert helped run the family […]
Hundreds of residents gathered in front of town hall on Monday night to remember the recent lives lost and reaffirm the idea that “every life counts.” The vigil, which was organized by Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, emphasized peace, tolerance and unity as officers and town officials stood side by side with residents of diverse backgrounds. Michelle […]
Senator Brian A. Joyce (D-Milton) announced two upcoming public meetings to discuss the 2016 White-Tailed Deer Management Plan for the Blue Hills State Reservation. Staff from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and Department of Fish and Game (DFW) will review outcomes of the 2015 controlled hunt and preview the proposed deer management plan […]
Donald M. Stapleton, Sr., of Canton and Mashpee, passed away July 1 at Norwood Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chelsea, he was raised in Roxbury and graduated from Commerce High School in Boston and attended Northeastern University. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Donald has lived in Canton since […]
Rita A. McCabe, 90, of Canton, passed away June 29 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in Boston, Rita graduated from St. Margaret’s High School in Dorchester. She worked as a confidential clerk at Boston Edison for many years before retiring in 1985. Rita was a devout Catholic and a longtime […]
Michael Daniel Altfillisch, Jr., 64, son of the late Michael D. and Louie C. Altfillisch of Canton, passed away at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on June 29. He was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1969, held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from UMass Amherst, and most recently […]
