Dear Editor: Over the past several months, the students and staff in room 106 at the Galvin Middle School have learned so much about the power of hope and tenacity and the goodness of those around us, including many local businesses. Through our Million Penny Project, we were able to raise a total of $5,609 […]
Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty lights candles for Council on Aging Director Diane Tynan and her son, Joseph, during Monday night’s vigil at town hall. The vigil paid tribute to the victims of the Charleston massacre, the police officers who were recently killed in Cincinnati and New Orleans, and those in the community who have lost […]
Annette C. Lescarbeau (Gaumont), 85, of Sharon, passed away June 23 at the Hellenic Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Lawrence, she graduated from St. Anne’s School in Lawrence. She was a devoted wife and homemaker and loved to cook, sew and take care of her family. She also enjoyed […]
Joseph F. Landrigan Jr., 84, of Canton, passed away June 19 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Cambridge, he graduated from Boston Latin High School. He was an Army and Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Joe worked as a letter carrier for the Canton Post Office for 44 […]
Mary A. Byrne (McLean), 96, of Canton, died peacefully on Thursday, June 18. Mary was a retired secretary who worked for St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roxbury and for the Prudential Insurance Company. Devoted wife of the late William A. Byrne. Loving mother of Carolyn Eckhardt and her late husband, Carl, of Plainville, Nancy Morrison […]
Stephan “Steve” Batchelder passed away suddenly June 11 in Suzhou, China, where he had lived and worked for many years for Solutia as an engineer. Beloved son of Nelson D. Batchelder, MD, of Canton, and the late Lois Batchelder. Steve is survived by his beloved wife, Sarah, and their two sons, Kurt and Erik; a […]
The town of Canton will hold a candlelight vigil for peace and tolerance at the Canton Town Hall on Monday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. The vigil will specifically remember the victims of the Charleston massacre, the police officers who were recently killed in Cincinnati and New Orleans, and those in the community who have lost their […]
The following all-star selections appear in the June 18 issue as part of the Canton Citizen’s annual spring sports wrap-up. Boys’ MVP Pat Vartanian (Baseball) A senior captain and two-time All-Hockomock selection, Vartanian contributed in every phase of the game while leading the Bulldogs to 11 victories and a postseason appearance. He was outstanding at […]
A Canton man and a Milton-based business have been indicted in connection with failing to pay more than $600,000 into the commonwealth’s unemployment trust fund, Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week. Eugene Kelley Jr., age 51, of Canton, and his marine construction business, RDA Construction Corp., were indicted last Thursday by a Suffolk Grand […]
The Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC) will host an informational workshop on Wednesday, June 24, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Canton Public Library. A brief overview of the Community Preservation Act (CPA), including a description of the types of projects eligible for CPA funding, will be followed by a walk-through […]
