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The following special edition of “Kitchen Musings” by Rumni Saha appears in the Canton Citizen Holiday Gift Guide, available now on newsstands with the November 27 issue. It’s funny how the meaning of the holidays has changed with time. The best part of the holiday season these days has shifted from unwrapping gifts to watching […]
Nov 27 2013 | Posted in
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The Canton Alliance for Public Education (CAPE) held its eighth annual spelling bee on Friday, November 22, in the CHS Morse Auditorium. The event featured both student and adult competitions, with all proceeds going to support CAPE grants for Canton teachers. Moira Sweetland photos
Nov 27 2013 | Posted in
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Maryann H. Haggerty, 61, of Canton, formerly of Massapequa, New York, died Monday, November 25, 2013, after a brief illness. Maryann was a lifelong resident of Massapequa, where she worked as a registered nurse for over 40 years. She enjoyed gardening and adored her grandchildren. Daughter of the late Thomas and Anne Haggerty. Loving mother […]
Nov 27 2013 | Posted in
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Maureen V. Foley (McCurdy), 60, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly November 23. Born in Boston, she was raised in Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School. She worked for the Hearst Corporation in Worcester as an account manager for several years. Beloved wife of James F. Mother of Jill A. Piscitello (O’Connor) and her husband, […]
Nov 27 2013 | Posted in
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Joseph A. Curran, 89, of Canton, passed away on November 23 at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury. Born and raised in South Boston, he attended Boston Public Schools. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 19. Serving as a corporal during World War II, he earned a Gold Conduct Medal, Victory […]
Nov 27 2013 | Posted in
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Jean E. Mahoney (McClure), 87, of Canton, died November 22, 2013, after a brief illness. Jean worked as an RN at the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton for over 20 years until retiring in 1986. She enjoyed genealogy, spending time with her grandchildren, and supporting environmental causes. Jean was a past member of the Canton […]
Nov 27 2013 | Posted in
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James M. Duggan, 55, of Canton, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at home November 21 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Quincy, he was a lifelong resident of Canton. He graduated from Canton High School in 1976 and Bryant College. Jim worked as the operations manager for Republic Plumbing Supply for […]
Nov 27 2013 | Posted in
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Dear Mr. Joe DeFelice: This letter is in response to your November column about Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz assigning school resource officers to both the high school and middle school (two officers). Chief Berkowitz should be highly commended for his commitment to the safety of the children of Canton. In a time of diminishing […]

The Canton High School Drama Club wowed audiences with its fall musical production, Legally Blonde, on Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16, in the CHS Morse Auditorium. (Paul Burega photos) Cast Members Elle Woods: Rebecca Chism; Margot: Izzy Johnson; Pilar: Isabelle Hegland; Serena: Abbie Sockett; Kate: Katie LeDonne; Gaelen: Sabrina McGowan; Stephanie: Shelby Luongo; Aimee: Victoria Pierre; Emmett Forrest: Nino Ruggeri; Paulette: Katie Kelleher; Professor […]
Nov 21 2013 | Posted in
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Bank of Canton has donated $14,500 to the Canton Food Pantry at a critical time when demand has increased and both food and financial donations have dropped. Through its Affinity Credit Card Program, Bank of Canton earmarks a portion of net purchases and cash advances from this customer credit card to benefit local nonprofit organizations. […]
Nov 21 2013 | Posted in
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