Rita J. Post, 91, of Sharon, died peacefully in the comfort of her home Sunday, December 20, 2015, after a long illness. She was a steadfast and loving wife whose energy, wit, and intellect were unparalleled. She was a geologist who graduated from Boston University. She met her husband of 60 years while working at […]
The nonprofit Neponset River Watershed Association is working to raise money to fund lab work, supplies and staffing in order to investigate and ultimately fix 38 “pollution hotspots” across 11 communities in the watershed. Sources of the pollution include sewer leaks, failed septic systems, and other problems that threaten public health, fish and wildlife. Some […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the 2016 annual town election, to be held on April 5, will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning Monday, January 11, at 9 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 12, at 5 p.m. Those seeking office in the election […]
The staff at the Canton Citizen would like to wish all Canton residents and businesses a very merry holiday season and a happy New Year. The December 24 edition is on sale now at newsstands and the website will be updated on Saturday, December 26. Highlights of this week’s issue include: * Journey from Syria: […]
Rita H. Shea, 87, of Canton, passed away December 13 at the Hellenic Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Haverhill, she graduated from Haverhill High School and has lived in Canton since 1974. She was a devoted homemaker and mother who enjoyed reading and painting in her free time … […]
William L. Kelley, 90, formerly of Canton, of Dedham, passed away December 12 at the Blue Hills Alzheimer’s Care Center in Stoughton. Born in Boston, he graduated from Boston English High School and New England College. He was a decorated Army veteran of World War II and the recipient of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
