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Paul Berton Salemi, 52, of Sharon and Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Canton, passed away January 26 after a short illness. He was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. He enjoyed holding the mile record on the track team for many years. He owned and operated Fashion Carpets of Norwood for 22 […]
Feb 5 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: Kudos to the DPW for snow removal after the big storm last week. However, the sidewalks on Beaumont/Sherman Street towards the Canton Junction train station were not shoveled or plowed. That is so dangerous! All commuters have to walk in the street! With the slippery roads, that is just an accident waiting to […]
The community is invited to a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary The Lady in Number 6 on Sunday, February 8, at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Abraham in Canton. This Academy Award-winning documentary is being presented
Feb 5 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: I don’t think we actually realize how great it is to live near a city that has world-renowned hospitals and medical care; to live in a town where deer are in your backyard; where you have traffic “engineers” who must own auto body shops. About 10 years ago, I read a study that […]
Dear Editor: I saw a link to your debut column Four Legged Friends on Facebook and read the article. I wanted to tell you I enjoyed reading it and love the idea of a regular animal-related column. Susan Scheide’s story was entertaining and I just had to read it to the end. Keep up the […]
Dorothy T. “Dotty” King, 79, of Canton, died January 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Coleman M. “Buddy” King. Dear sister of the late Sister Helen Mary Hoffman and Albert J. Hoffman. She is survived by her cherished nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life Mass to […]
Jan 30 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The John F. Kennedy Elementary School fifth graders proudly presented Runway in Ruins, an original production written by the JFK Class of 2015 and Steven Krasner, on Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Canton Citizen for complete photo coverage, as well as a full list of cast […]
Jan 29 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
On Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m., co-authors and Boston Globe reporters Scott Helman and Jenna Russell will be appearing at the Canton Public Library to discuss and answer questions about their book, Long Mile Home: Boston Under Attack, the City’s Courageous Recovery, and the Epic Hunt for Justice. The definitive book on the Boston […]
Jan 29 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Lawrence J. Poirier, 90, of Canton, passed away January 17 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School and was a lifelong resident of the town. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a mechanic for many years at the family […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Henry Oi, 97, of Canton, passed away January 13 at the VA Medical Center in Brockton. Born and raised in Canton, China, he previously lived in Boston before moving to Canton in 1965. Henry was a decorated Army Air Corps veteran of World War II who flew 35 missions and received several military commendations, including […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen