Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights of the April 28 issue include: * FDA proposes ban on Canton school’s shock therapy devices * Flood channel project sparks environmental concerns (excerpt here) * Exciting changes in store for Canton Choral Society * Upcoming programs at the library, Temple Beth […]
Apr 28 2016 | Posted in
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Did you know … On April 23, John Dineen retired after being in the auto repair business for over 60 years. John started working at his father’s auto business when he was 12 years old. In 1987, he started his own business in Canton and recently moved it from Bailey Street to 391 Washington Street, […]

Two Canton High School alumni were among 158 new troopers who recently joined the ranks of the Massachusetts State Police following a graduation ceremony at the DCU Center in Worcester on Friday, April 1. Ryan Sceviour ’07 and Christopher Sullo ’08 were both part of the 82nd Recruit Training Troop that entered the State Police […]
Apr 28 2016 | Posted in
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On Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Canton Historical Society will host an open exhibit of local historical artifacts in the Community Room of the Canton Public Library. The Canton Historical Society is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve the history of Canton. The upcoming exhibit will show the town […]
Apr 21 2016 | Posted in
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Charles E. Stevenson, Sr., 102, of Canton, passed away April 17 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born in Billerica, he attended St. John’s Grammar School and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1932. He was the deputy director of the Division of Employment and Security for the commonwealth of Massachusetts for many […]
William A. Cash, 90, born on January 23, 1926, the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Cash (Carroll), with whom he shared 56 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2016, in his home in Stoughton. Bill was the beloved father of Barbara Eartbawey, William and Margaret Cash, Paula and David McNeil, Stephen […]
Apr 21 2016 | Posted in
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Dear Editor: On April 7 the No Sharon Gas Pipeline committee held a public forum attended by 200 residents of Sharon, Canton, Stoughton and Walpole, where one of the Sharon selectmen took the stage to strongly voice his opposition to the Spectra Access Northeast pipeline project. The town of Sharon is poised to vote on a warrant opposing […]
Dear Editor: Having a license for medical marijuana, I have a few questions/comments about the proposed dispensary off Route 138 that town officials are currently reviewing: Knowing the dangers of smoking anything because of the damage it does to your lungs, I would strongly suggest that we emphasize the cannabis edibles over the weed smoking. […]
Dear Editor: I would like to thank all of those who voted for me this month to allow me to serve another term on the School Committee. It is an honor and a real privilege to serve on the School Committee and to continue to represent your interests in this great town for another three […]
Melissa Novaco, 28, of Canton, was crowned Mrs. Massachusetts International this month and will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. International 2016 during the final competition in Jacksonville, Florida, July 22-23. Novaco is the active mom of two young children and works as a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley. She also volunteers […]
Apr 21 2016 | Posted in
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