Click here to order your subscription today. Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Special features in the September 11 issue include: * “Forever in My Heart,” a powerful reflection piece and commentary on addiction written by Harriet Burak on the 10-year anniversary of her son’s […]
The Hillside Pub of Canton celebrated its eighth annual benefit golf tournament on Monday, July 21. This year’s beneficiaries, Patti Williamson and her son George, a Canton High School sophomore, are both gallantly persevering against cancer. Nearly 100 golfers took part in the event, which was held on a beautiful day at Wampatuck Country Club. […]
John S. “Jay” Minahan, formerly of Canton, of Naples, FL, passed away August 29. Jay was born in Brookline, raised in Needham, and graduated from Catholic Memorial High School, Merrimack College, and served in the Army Reserves. He worked for Ford Motor Company for many years, retiring as district manager for the Heavy Truck Division. […]
John J. Halloran, 86, formerly of Canton, of North Andover, passed away August 28 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Somerville, he graduated from Somerville High School and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a mechanic for Cutler Volkswagen in Weymouth and later as a […]
Janice C. Strode, 59, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away at home August 27. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, she lived most of her life in Canton. She attended Canton schools and graduated from Blue Hills Regional High School. She worked as an office manager for Diamond Bakery in Newton before retiring. Janice […]
Canton High School administrators and student Link Leaders proudly welcomed the Class of 2018 at last week’s freshmen orientation held at CHS. The half-day program, which featured various games and ice-breaker activities, is a key component of the Boomerang Project, which utilizes upperclassmen as peer mentors to help ensure a smooth transition for incoming freshmen […]
The State Primary election is next Tuesday, September 9, and polls will be open in Canton from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Canton High School (precincts 1 & 6), Luce Elementary (precinct 2), Blue Hills Regional (precinct 3), and Kennedy Elementary (precincts 4 & 5). On the Democratic ticket, there are […]
The summer is drawing to a close, and many children and adults are beginning to anticipate the start of a new school year. Amidst all of the planning — purchasing supplies, registration materials, new clothes, arranging the logistics of the commute — don’t forget to make good use of your public library. What do children […]
Canton Youth Basketball recently completed its CYB Summer Hoop Camps at Canton High School. More than 60 boys and 40 girls took part in the week-long program. The boys camp was run by CHS boys varsity basketball head coach Ryan Gordy, and the girls camp was run by CHS girls varsity basketball head coach Jim Choquette. […]
On Sunday, August 3, Timmy Gutowski of Canton successfully completed the 35th annual Pan Mass Challenge, riding the 50-mile bike route from Wellesley to Gillette Stadium and back. Gutowski started out from Babson College with 600-plus riders and finished four hours later back at Babson amongst crowds of cancer survivors and families of victims, who […]
