The BOKS fitness program celebrated the power of physical activity at its inaugural Active Kids Day, held on Saturday, June 14, at Reebok World Headquarters in Canton. The free event featured games, activities, musical performances, and an appearance by Olympic gold medalist and Massachusetts native Aly Raisman. Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images for Reebok
Cornerstone at Canton, the town’s new 86-unit senior living community, held its official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 11. Located on Revere Street across from the former Plymouth Rubber site, Cornerstone will offer local seniors in Canton and neighboring communities throughout the Neponset Valley area “service-enriched assisted living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood,” […]
Alan R. Brooks, of Canton, 77, died Monday, June 23, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in South Boston, he graduated from Northeastern University and obtained a master’s degree from Boston University. Alan worked for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority as director of patron services, working closely with the members of “E” Troop Mass. […]
Francis J. Lydon, 85, of Canton, passed away at the Charlwell House in Norwood June 21. Born and raised in Milton, he graduated from Milton High School and Boston College and has lived in Canton since 1955. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and worked as a tech representative for Naval contractor […]
Francis C. Hellmuth, 80, of Canton, died Wednesday morning, June 4, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton after a lengthy illness. Born, raised and educated in Boston, he was the son of the late Cal Hellmuth and Mary (Grenham-Hellmuth) Semler. He has been a Canton resident since 1957. Mr. Hellmuth worked at W.R. […]
Thomas P. Fallon, of Plainville, formerly of Canton, died Monday afternoon, June 2, 2014, at his home after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family and close friends. The son of the late Bernard P. and Anna M. (Devine) Fallon, he was born in Norwood, raised and educated in Canton, and attended Boston Trade […]
The Canton Citizen released its 2014 spring sports wrap-up issue this week and the following CHS athletes were recognized as Citizen All Stars: Boys’ MVP Ben Lodge A senior captain, Lodge was named to his second straight Hockomock League all-star team after another outstanding season in the cage for the Bulldogs. He stopped 66.2 percent […]
Fox 25 Morning News took a Zip Trip to Canton, broadcasting live from Devoll Field on Friday, June 6. Residents and viewers joined co-hosts Gene Lavanchy and Shannon Mulaire, meteorologist Shiri Spear, news commentator Doug “VB” Goudie, and reporter Lilly Hopkins as they celebrated the unique qualities of Canton. The broadcast included interviews with Canton […]
Bank of Canton has named two employees to the Top Performers Circle: Jill Corwin and Doreen Sweeney. Corwin, a Canton resident, works as a customer service representative at the bank’s main branch at 557 Washington Street. As part of her recognition in this elite group, she has chosen Catholic Charities South as the beneficiary of a $500 […]
Canton High School alumnus Pat Ward has committed to Assumption College, where he will play lacrosse and hockey. Ward, a 2013 CHS graduate and a former Bulldog hockey and lacrosse captain, recently completed a post-graduate year at the Kents Hill School in Maine. Ward had a tremendous four-year experience at CHS. As a freshman, Ward’s last-second goal […]
