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Frances H. Morganelli (Savino), 85, of Canton, formerly of Sharon, passed away March 19 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Sharon, she graduated from Sharon High School and lived in Sharon until moving to Canton in 1996. She was a devoted housewife and mother and in her spare time she enjoyed listening to music […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Six towns across the Neponset Valley are banding together to pose a question to their residents: Can you save 157 million gallons of water in just 14 weeks? The towns are kicking off a regional campaign to educate residents about how easy and painless it is to reduce water, sewer and energy bills while protecting […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Students and staff at the Hansen Elementary School will be facing off in the Canton High School gymnasium starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, to raise money for a Canton family struck by tragedy. The Hansen Staff vs. Students Basketball Game will benefit the Furbush children, who lost both of their parents, Kristen […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The Canton Community Theatre will present Clue — the play based on the movie based on the board game — on Friday and Saturday, March 28-29 and April 4-5, at 7:30 p.m. at the CCT space at the Village Shoppes, located at 95 Washington Street (next to the Shoe Dept and across from the Halfway […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Bennett A. Hurley, of Canton, died peacefully in the comfort of his home March 17, 2014. Born and raised in Winthrop, Bennett moved to Canton with his wife in 1972 and worked as a mechanical engineer and project manager in the power plant industry. Loving son of the late Patrick and Dorothy (Bennett). Devoted husband […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
John B. Robinson of Walpole, formerly of Canton, passed away March 14 at South Shore Hospital. Born and raised in Fall River, he graduated from Durfee High School and Bentley College with a degree in accounting. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and worked as an accountant for Nynex for over 35 […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
William E. Boushell, 84, of Canton, died March 13, 2014, after a brief illness. Bill was a retired Dedham police officer and a Korean War veteran. Born in Boston, he grew up in Roslindale and graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1947. Bill spent two years serving in the U.S. Army as a corporal […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: We would first like to thank the Canton Citizen for last week’s article shining light upon the proposed senior housing development at the Will Sand and Gravel Pit. Our neighborhood abuts the Will site. We have been trying unsuccessfully since November to produce an outcome that will work for the developer and for […]
The Scott M. Herr Memorial Foundation is proud to announce that it will be vastly increasing the amount of funding that it is currently providing to the Scott Herr Fitness Center at Canton High School. According to CHS Athletic Director Danny Erickson, the increased funding will be used to maintain the equipment and support the […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton High School Drama Club presented Our Town, the classic play by Thornton Wilder, on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, in the CHS auditorium. The play starred Izzy Johnson as Emily Webb and Kevin Hawley as George Gibbs. Cast Stage Manager – Paige O’Riordan (Act I), Shannon Milewski (Act II), Abbie Sockett […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
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