John ‘Jack’ Schermerhorn, 72, of Princess Anne, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2026. Born on April 20, 1953, Jack was the son of the late Clinton J. Schermerhorn and Alice G. Schermerhorn. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Janet O’Neill and Judy Wilk. He is survived by his […]
Kenneth M. Jorgensen, 81, of Mexico, Maine, passed away peacefully February 20 at the Bolster Heights Nursing Home in Auburn, ME. Born in Boston, Ken was raised in Hyde Park and Canton. Ken graduated from Dorchester High School and the New England School of Art in Boston. Son of the late Jean Jorgensen, brother to […]
By Beth Erickson, Citizen Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Deep in thought, Canton Veterans Agent Tony Andreotti sat in his office on the second floor of the Williams Estate months after he assumed the position in 1999. He knew his mission: to serve the veterans of the town he loved. What he puzzled over that day was […]
Eleanor Barrile (nee Pergola), 96, passed away peacefully in her Canton home on March 5, 2026. Born on May 9, 1929, and raised in Pietraperzia, Sicily, Eleanore immigrated to the United States in 1947. She was a persistent woman with a relentless work ethic. An exceptional seamstress with an innovative mindset, Eleanor built a career […]
Richard Kramer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Richard’s incredible journey began on Morton Street in Mattapan, where he grew up and attended Boston Public Schools, graduating in 1960. He went on to pursue a degree in architectural drafting at Franklin Institute. Richard […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carole Kellogg, a loving mother, sister and friend who entered eternal peace on February 26, 2026. Born on August 19, 1948, to Lawrence and Kathleen Stevenson, Carole lived an ennobling life characterized by love, strength, and faith. Carole was predeceased by her beloved husband, […]
The Dean S. Luce Elementary School proudly presented Shrek the Musical Jr. on Friday and Saturday, February 27 and 28, in the Canton High School auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for more play photos by Mike Tureski. Click here to order your subscription today.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL COMMITTEE BUDGET FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SCHOOL CHOICE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 Thursday, March 12, 2026 Canton High School, 900 Washington Street, Canton MA Distance Learning Lab 6:00 p.m. The Canton School Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, on […]
Canton citizens of all ages are invited to participate in Keep Canton Beautiful, the 5th Annual Townwide Canton Cleanup, on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Keep Canton Beautiful is a community of people who live and work in Canton and want to keep our town as beautiful and litter-free as possible. […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 5 edition include: * Photo coverage of the Luce School’s production of Shrek Jr. by Mike Tureski * Local mom in need of heart, kidney transplants * Highlights from the March 3 Select Board and Feb. […]
