Dear Editor: I read with interest George Comeau’s June 23 article on the viaduct, which I consider to be the entrance to Canton. In the article, Comeau points out the lack of maintenance that is around this historic structure. This unique viaduct, which has been functioning for close to 200 years, needs to be brought […]
Dear Editor: On June 16, the Canton Citizen published an excellent article by Jay Turner, who did a well written and thorough job at covering a public hearing being conducted by the Canton Board of Health to discuss the results of a tobacco sale compliance check with a number of local businesses. Of 22 stores […]
The following all-star selections appear in the June 30 issue as part of the Canton Citizen’s annual spring sports wrap-up. Boys’ MVP Ben O’Neill (Lacrosse) A senior captain and two-time All-Hockomock selection, O’Neill was the Bulldogs’ leading scorer and most dangerous offensive weapon — the kind of singular talent that defenses build their game plan […]
Monday, July 4, is Independence Day, and with it comes the return of two popular Canton traditions: the July 4th celebration and fireworks display and the 49th annual road race and fun run. The celebration, which is sponsored by Canton Parks and Recreation, will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Centre of […]
On Wednesday, June 15, the Galvin Middle School hosted its 2016 Cultural Heritage Night, a fun-filled evening of music, dance and food celebrating the cultures in the school and local community. Organized by GMS Dean of Students Annya Haughton, the inaugural event featured performances by the Stajez Cultural Arts Center of Randolph, Rumba y Timbal […]
Saint John the Evangelist School in Canton is pleased to announce that Dr. Chris Flieger will serve as its new principal beginning next month. Flieger has served in leadership positions in Catholic education, most recently as associate superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Boston. Flieger earned undergraduate and master’s degrees at Truman State University […]
William M. Swanson of Canton, formerly of Newtown, CT, passed away after a long illness June 15, a month short of his 90th birthday, at Norwood Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 18, 1926, in Danbury, CT, he graduated from Danbury High School, Arnold College in Bridgeport, CT, and earned his master’s […]
Bank of Canton is hosting a free cybersecurity seminar at its corporate headquarters on Monday, June 27, to provide local businesses with tools and resources to combat today’s cyber threats. The Get Cyber Smart! seminar will feature a panel of cybersecurity experts from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fusion Center (including the Department of Homeland Security […]
Canton resident Madison Bergstrom, 8, has been named a Jimmy Fund Clinic Patient Partner for Stop & Shop’s Help Cure Childhood Cancer campaign that supports pediatric cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The daughter of Shauna McLaughlin
Check out the June 9 edition of the Canton Citizen for complete graduation coverage, including then and now photos, future plans, scholarships and awards, and more. (Photos by Mike Barucci and Michelle Stark)
