Anne J. Ezepik (Sykes), 80, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away June 13 at Norwood Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canton, she attended St. John’s Elementary School and graduated from St. John’s High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Boston Lightning Rod in Dedham for 40 years before retiring in […]
Margaret C. Wenger, 75, of Canton, passed away at home June 10 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Medford, she graduated from Medford High School and has lived in Canton since 1963. She worked as a merchandiser for Frugal Fannies in Westwood for over 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time […]
Dear Editor: On June 23, we will be voting to approve the construction of a new two-story addition to the Hansen Elementary School. The project adds eight new classrooms that replace four existing “temporary” modular spaces that have long out-lived their useful lives. The addition provides much-needed classroom space and includes a new fire safety […]
Dear Editor: I am deeply grateful to Michael Cammarata of Canton Tree Service for taking the time to help me and my 3 year old son on Friday morning, June 12. My car died and he took the time to give me a jump. When the car did not respond to the jump, he tried again […]
Dear Editor: When I read the letter in last week’s Canton Citizen criticizing the Senior Center’s “much too small” exercise room, my first response was, “Huh?” However, upon wading through the unnecessary vitriol for a second time, I felt I had to respond, especially since I am affiliated with the COA, a Cantonite, participate in […]
The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub, located at 362 Turnpike Street (Route 138) in Canton, will celebrate its grand reopening on Thursday, June 25, after undergoing a revitalization of the restaurant’s décor and amenities. The restaurant will be closed for renovations from Sunday, June 21, to Wednesday, June 24. As part of the grand reopening celebration, […]
After over a year of non-stop construction, Cornerstone at Canton, the area’s newest assisted living community, officially opened its doors to residents on June 1. The community, located at 175 Revere Street, is managed by Senior Living Residences of Boston. “It is truly a wonderful experience to see our community come to life,” said Executive […]
The public is welcome to a special service in song and story to be presented by the United States Slave Song Project, led by James (Jim) E. Thomas, on June 21 at 10:30 a.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 1508 Washington Street in Canton.
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The town of Canton formally dedicated its new senior center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 5. Selectman John Connolly was the keynote speaker, and Richard Staiti served as master of ceremonies. Attendees included Congressman Stephen Lynch, state Senator Brian A. Joyce, and state Representative Bill Galvin. Michelle Stark photos
