Robert “Bob” Walsh, 87, passed away on June 2, 2026. Born in Boston, Bob was the son of Edward and Mary Walsh and grew up in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston. He spent much of his life in Canton, where he was a longtime resident before recently relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina. Bob dedicated his […]
James A. Burke, 94, of Canton, passed away peacefully on May 29 at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston. Born and raised in Dorchester, Jim proudly served in the U.S. Naval Air Force during the Korean War as an airplane mechanic. He was deeply proud of his military service and remained honored to be […]
Carrie Anne (Callahan) Lennon, 47, of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2026. Born in Norwood and raised in Canton, Carrie was a proud graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1997. She carried the friendships and memories of her hometown with her throughout her life. Carrie will be remembered for her love of […]
At last week’s meeting of the Canton Select Board, board member Mike Loughran announced that the “Finish Norwood Hospital” campaign had launched a signature drive urging state lawmakers and Governor Healey to support Bill H.5192, a land-taking
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the opening of the designated swimming areas at the state’s inland and coastal beaches for the 2026 summer season. During an event held at Houghton’s Pond in the Blue Hills State Reservation, leaders from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Mass. State Police, and Mass. […]
Dear Editor: Brookwood Community Farm appreciates all who visited the farm for the Annual Seedling Sale on Mother’s Day weekend. This year, more than 20,700 plants headed out to homes, gardens, and community spaces! From pollinator-friendly flowers to herbs and tomatoes, we hope the plants are thriving and continue to bring joy, beauty, and delicious […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 28 edition include: * Town mourns passing of Fire Chief Tim Ronayne, Firefighter Bobby Kilduff * Highlights and photos from Canton’s annual Memorial Day ceremony * Select Board members share priorities ahead of town admin […]
Laurel E. Cooper, 80, a longtime resident of Brighton and a devoted teacher, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at Boston Medical Center South. Born on November 29, 1945, in Brighton, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Frances Lang. Laurel was raised in Brighton and attended local schools, where she […]
Code Ninjas Canton recently celebrated its seven-year anniversary with a community-wide Discovery Day event that gave local families an exciting firsthand look into the world of coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, and STEM education for kids. Throughout the event, students participated in hands-on technology experiences designed to make learning interactive, creative, and fun. Children explored coding […]
Thousands of visitors of all ages made their way to the Paul Revere Heritage Site on Saturday to celebrate the fifth annual Canton Heritage Festival. This year’s festival featured nearly 100 local crafters and artisans, dozens of community organizations, a wide assortment of food trucks, plus games and activities, live music and entertainment, and more. […]
