Dear Editor: As I mentioned to Canton Citizen publisher Beth Erickson recently, I believe Jay Turner does an excellent job covering municipal news in Canton. He asks very relevant questions. He quotes people accurately. He keeps probing until he uncovers the story behind the story. In a small town it must be very difficult to […]
Blue Hills Regional Technical School is accepting applications for residential and commercial additions, alterations and repairs. The Construction Technology Department is also accepting decks and other larger projects that are wood-framed construction for the next school year. Residents or property owners within the nine district towns are eligible to submit applications no later than March […]
I spoke with Mr. Ron Kendall, president of Buffalo Lodging, which owns and operates over 41 hotels along the eastern seaboard. I knew Ron was a hands-on guy
Kevin Paul Shedd, 61, of Canton, passed away suddenly on January 5. Born and raised in Hyde Park, Kevin attended Boston Public Schools, graduating from Hyde Park High School. Kevin joined the Air Force and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Kevin was a member of the Stoughton American Legion. Beloved son of […]
Sally S. Carter (Paytonjian), 98, of Canton, passed away January 3 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born and raised in Boston, Sally attended Boston Public Schools. She lived in Dorchester prior to moving to Canton in 1958. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Community Club of Canton and was a volunteer at […]
Col. Paul F. Feeney, retired U.S. Army, 93, of Canton, passed away December 31 at the VA Medical Center. Born and raised in South Boston, he attended Boston Public Schools. Following his graduation from high school, Paul worked for the U.S. Selective Service. He was inducted into the military in 1942, earning many medals, including […]
Alyce I. Plant (Harkins), 92, passed away December 30 at the Copley at Stoughton. Born and raised in Canton, she was a lifelong resident of the town and graduated from Canton High School in 1939. She worked at Draper Brothers in Canton for 32 years as a purchasing manager and retired in 1987. Beloved wife […]
Canton received 14.5 inches of snow over two days last week, resulting in the first “snow day” of the year for the Canton Public Schools on Friday, January 3. (Above) A group of siblings and friends make snow angels at Pequitside Farm. Moira Sweetland photo
Roni Polsgrove, a freshman at Canton High School, celebrates the final sunset of 2013 from the top of Blue Hill. Have a cool photo to share? Send it to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
Catherine M. Thurber (Kenney), 97, of Canton, passed away December 26 at the Marian Manor Nursing Home in Boston. Born in Boston, she was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. She has lived in Canton for 58 years where she worked as a baker in the Canton High School cafeteria for over […]
