Dear Editor: I am writing in support of Jeremy Comeau, who is running for selectman. Having recently met Mr. Comeau, I can attest that he is a bright and impassioned leader who advocates for tolerance, a value of particular importance at the local level given the uncertain political climate we currently face in this country. […]
Dear Editor: It is with great pleasure that I write to you on behalf of Tom Theodore, 2017 candidate for the Board of Selectmen. As a member of the Playground and Recreation Commission, he has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and an exceptional ability to work with others. Tom is a person of integrity whose […]
George C. Sykes, Sr., 97, of Canton, passed away February 25 at the Hellenic Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and Northeastern University. After graduation George worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Vermont and then went on […]
Pauline M. (Murphy) Holland, of Quincy, died February 20, 2017. Pauline adored her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed taking them out to eat and trips to the beach. She also loved to travel all over, including Marco Island, and to read. Pauline was a very hard worker. She worked for over 25 […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 2 issue include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past by George T. Comeau * Little League Challenger Division returns for 2nd season * A Beautiful Night for a Beautiful Couple: A celebration of 50 years of […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills will be hosting their annual Winter Fest on Tuesday, February 28, from 5-8 p.m. at Blue Hills Ski, 4001 Washington Street in Canton. For those hoping to get some winter exercise, there will be downhill skiing and a guided night hike under the lights. There will be plenty of […]
In an unprecedented performance, students from the Galvin Middle School in Canton swept the most coveted awards at this year’s MathCounts Metrosouth Chapter Competition held at the Sage School in Foxboro. The competition attracted 11 schools and 85 mathletes, including teams from Sharon, Milton Academy, Derby Academy, Westwood, Braintree, Foxboro, and Walpole. Representing Canton at […]
Sara Grace Rawding (Cochrane), 97, of Canton, passed away at home February 18 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Montour, PA, she graduated from Abington High School in Pennsylvania. Sara worked for Standard Press Steel Company during World War II on the Brown and Sharpes. She previously lived in Dorchester and has lived in […]
Gary R. Zumbahlen, 66, of Norwood, passed away suddenly at home February 15. Born in Quincy, he was raised in Weymouth and attended Weymouth Public Schools and Suffolk University in Boston. Over the years, Gary worked for Bradlees in Brockton, Pratt Real Estate in Canton, LL Bean in Mansfield, and most recently Knollwood Memorial Park […]
William P. Reynolds Jr., 78, a lifelong resident of Canton, died February 14, 2017. He attended Cathedral High School and Suffolk University in Boston. He was a longtime owner/trainer of a stable of thoroughbred horses that he ran from Kentucky to New Hampshire. Upon retiring from the horse business, he owned and operated dry cleaning […]
