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. […]
The Canton Historical Society will host an extraordinary presentation by noted aviation historian Jerry O’Neill on Sunday, May 31, at 1:30 p.m. at 1400 Washington Street. The program will explore the lives and wartime experiences of Robert and Roy Gelpke, twin brothers who both served as pilots during World War II. At the heart of […]
Margaret E. Meissner, 88, of Canton, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis X. Meissner, to whom she was married for over 50 years. She was the loving mother of Steven and his wife, Elizabeth, of North Easton; Edward (Ted) and his wife, Erin, of Keswick, […]
Frederick Coyne Jr. of Canton, formerly of Dorchester, died May 9, 2026. He was 75 years old. Fred was self-employed, working in the security industry. He was the son of the late Frederick and Dorothy Coyne. Brother of the late Robert Coyne. He is also survived by nieces Janet Almeida and Bernadette Coyne and nephew […]
