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Students at Massasoit Community College’s Canton campus who need transportation this fall will be able to utilize a newly established bus service. Massasoit has contracted with Boston Coach to run free bus service to the Canton campus from six locations throughout Canton and the surrounding communities. The first bus run is at 7:15 a.m. and […]
Aug 22 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Frank P. Eckler, 71, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully in his home August 9, 2014. Frank was a retired member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local #4, retiring in 2003. He then worked for the Department of Public Safety as a state elevator inspector for several years. He is a member […]
Aug 13 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Canton’s young soccer hopefuls experienced a taste of World Cup action during Canton Soccer School, held July 28 to August 1 at CHS. Now in its 21st year, the popular summer camp attracted hundreds of players, counselors and volunteers for a “fun week of soccer and friends.” Special guests this year included New England Revolution […]
Aug 13 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

It’s been another fun-filled summer at Canton Academy, Canton Public Schools’ popular summer enrichment program for students in grades K-8. The program, now in its 10th year, offered classes on a wide variety of topics, including arts and crafts, robotics, theater, and much more. Michelle Stark photos
Aug 7 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Victor M. Pozza, 79, formerly of Canton, of Bourne, passed away from a heart attack August 2 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born and raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Boston Latin and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He was a self-employed contractor for many years before retiring. He has lived in Bourne for the last […]
Aug 7 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Donald E. Whitty (1923-2014) passed away to eternal rest August 1, 2014, in the company of his family. Donald was born in and was a lifelong resident of Canton since 1923. He was married to his wife, Constance, for 62 years. After service to his country in the Army Air Corps (1943-1946), he then went […]
Aug 7 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Helen M. Marinaro (Alfieri), 95, of Canton, passed away at home August 1. Born and raised in Canton, she graduated from Canton High School in 1936 where she was the captain of the field hockey team. She is a lifelong resident of Canton and was a member of the Community Club of Canton and a […]
Aug 7 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Sharon A. Milano-Magida, 55, of Canton, passed away July 31 at the Dana-Farber Cancer Center at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Born in New Haven, CT, she was raised in Hamden, CT, and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden and Boston University School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for Brigham and Women’s […]
Aug 7 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Martin J. Gildea, 49, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly July 29. Born in Brockton, he was a lifelong resident of Canton. He was a member of the Canton High School Class of 1983 where he played on the football and baseball teams. He went on to attend Aquinas College in Boca Raton and graduated from […]
Aug 7 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Brianna Rooney, 21, beloved daughter of Robert and Linda (Brooks) Rooney, died on Monday, July 28, 2014, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Brianna was born on April 30, 1993, in Newton. She was a communicant of St. Andrew the Apostle Church and was a member of ARC of Bristol County. She was a 2012 […]
Aug 7 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen