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Victoria Chaisson (Maxwell), 95, of Canton, passed away December 12 at home. Born and raised in Canton, she graduated from Canton High School and Bryant & Stratton. She worked as a buyer for Jordan Marsh and Macy’s for over 40 years before retiring. She was a lifelong resident of Canton where she was a former […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
As part of its ongoing weekly series, the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) released the following public service announcement, entitled “Prevention: Tips for Middle School Aged Children.” Help your child have good friends * Know who your child is with and what they are doing. * Get to know your child’s friends and, where […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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The Canton Community Theatre performed the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street to three sold-out audiences December 11-13 at the Village Shoppes. The play was directed by the father-daughter team of John and Jacqui Williams and co-produced by Barbara Carbone and Renee Hanscom, all of Canton. See this week’s Canton Citizen for additional photos by […]
Dec 18 2015 | Posted in
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A group of Canton High School students recently attended the “Power of One” media conference at MIT run by the Scholastic Media Association. Keynote speaker Justin Reich explained the importance of STEAM learning requiring more than just the bookends of science and math. Students Jason Kaplan, Roni Polsgrove, and Mia Tess assisted CHS teacher Ed […]
Dec 11 2015 | Posted in
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Editor’s note: The following letter is being reprinted in the Canton Citizen at the request of the authors. There are a number of big issues currently before the School Committee that many feel should not be rushed and should be delayed. We feel compelled to bring the following issues and comments to your attention for […]
Clare A. Fantasia (McGrath), 86, of Canton, formerly of South Boston, passed away December 7 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in South Boston, Clare loved spending her time with her family. Her many hobbies included singing, dancing, cake decorating, art, and music. She enjoyed her visits to the Laboure Center in South Boston and […]
Dec 10 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
David A. Zaniboni, 68, of Brockton, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly December 3 at home. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam Era. In his earlier years he worked for the Medfield Public Works Department as a tree […]
Dec 10 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Gregory E. Morey, 61, of Momence, IL, formerly of Stoughton, passed away on December 2, 2015. Greg was born and raised in Boston. He was the beloved son of the late George E. and Margaret M. Morey, brother to the late John Morey, uncle to the late Patrick Padgett, and grand uncle to the late […]
Dec 10 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Some 100 people of all ages gathered across from Canton Town Hall to mark the first night of Chanukah at sundown on Sunday, December 6. The event, sponsored by Canton’s Chai Jewish Center, was hosted by Rabbi Mendy and Rivka Horowitz. The community menorah lighting was held at ARCH Orthodontics, 800 Washington Street. The program featured […]
Dec 10 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

For a limited time, patrons of the Canton Public Library will be able to pay off their fines with food. Throughout the month of December, if a patron brings a non-perishable food donation of any amount for the Canton Food Pantry, the library will waive any outstanding overdue fees on his or her library card. […]
Dec 3 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen