Dear Editor: I just finished reading “Less than a Minute,” Joan Florek Schottenfeld’s column in the February 18 issue about the glorious life and heartbreaking passing of her beloved beagle, Snoopy. Ms. Schottenfeld captured perfectly the myriad joys of pet ownership — and the sorrow that inevitably awaits all pet parents when they realize their […]
The 2016 Canton High School Lip Dub video was filmed on Thursday, February 25, at CHS. It features the entire school community and has a dramatic opening with previously recorded drone footage. This Sunday, February 28, at 7 p.m., the video will debut in the CHS Morse Auditorium. Admission is $5 and benefits students attending […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Special features in the February 18 issue include: * Four-Legged Friends — monthly animal column by Susan Scheide * Photo coverage of the JFK Winter Fling by Moira Sweetland * The latest on negotiations with the school board’s choice for […]
Anton’s Cleaners has launched its annual “Belle of the Ball” prom dress drive with the continued mission to collect, clean and distribute prom gowns to area high school junior and senior girls who could not otherwise afford to attend their prom. Every spring, high school girls are bombarded with media messages about designer dresses, shoes, jewelry, and […]
Frank Mahoney, 98, of Canton, passed away on February 15 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Mahoney was married to the love of his life, Theresa Mahoney, for 72 years until she passed away in August 2014. Mr. Mahoney was born and raised in Dorchester, the son of Irish immigrants from County Cork, Ireland. Mr. […]
Neil Joseph Cronin, 85, of Stoughton and Falmouth, died on February 13, 2016, at Norwood Hospital from serious illness. He leaves his wife, Kathleen Comeau Cronin, after 37 loving years of marriage. Born in 1930 in Boston, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Neil and Catherine O’Brien Cronin. Neil spent his early […]
Leo W. “Bill” Strumski of New Hampshire, formerly of Canton, passed away February 11. Beloved son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Lewis) Strumski. Brother of Sandra Bruso of CT. Loving and cherished uncle of Claire, Audrey and Charles Bruso, also of CT. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, […]
Public input session scheduled for Feb. 22 in Norwood The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently announced a proposed new commuter rail schedule and is asking riders for their feedback on the changes. The proposed schedule is slated to take effect on May 23 and will impact 18 commuter rail lines, including the Providence/Stoughton line, […]
The Canton School Committee announced on Friday that it has selected Jennifer Fischer-Mueller as the new superintendent of schools. The appointment will take effect July 1, pending contract negotiations. Currently the deputy superintendent for teaching and learning in the Brookline Public Schools, Dr. Fischer-Mueller was chosen as the finalist by a search committee and interviewed […]
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills for an evening of winter fun at the annual Blue Hills Winter Fest, scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, from 5-8 p.m. at the Blue Hills Ski Area. Come for a night hike or get on the slopes for some downhill skiing. There is also plenty of inside fun […]
