Dear Editor: I am writing this letter with the hopes that the town will help me out with a safety issue. I own property at 9 Manitou Road, which is off of Lake Road, and my 88-year-old mother lives on Glen Road, which is also off of Lake and Manitou. I am concerned about two […]
This year’s July 4th festivities started with rain showers and ended with a bang. In the morning, over 70 runners, ranging in age from 2 to 68, took part in the annual 5-mile road race and 2-mile fun run. In the evening, hundreds of local residents flocked to the Galvin Middle School to enjoy amusements, […]
Hundreds turned out at the Galvin Middle School for Canton’s Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 4. Sponsored by the Recreation Commission, the popular annual event featured amusements, concessions, live music, and a gala fireworks display. Check out the photo gallery or see this week’s Canton Citizen for additional images from the July 4th celebration. […]
Congratulations to Canton Arsenal (U10) and AC Milan (U11) for winning their respective divisions in the Boston Area Youth Soccer League this season. The Arsenal finished atop the standings in Division 2F with a near-perfect record of 9-0-1. AC Milan also finished first, winning the Division 3L championship with a 7-0-2 mark, including seven shutouts […]
Bank of Canton has donated $7,000 to the Canton Food Pantry at a critical time of year when food donations typically slow down. Through its Affinity Credit Card Program, the bank earmarks a portion of net purchases and cash advances from this customer credit card to benefit local causes and organizations. The Canton Food Pantry is […]
Helen E. Sumner (Yeomans), 87, passed away at Norwood Hospital on July 3, 2012. Born and raised in Canton, Helen graduated from Canton High School. After devoting her time to raising her four children, Mrs. Sumner worked as a secretary at the family-owned business Sumner & Dunbar in Canton. She enjoyed gardening, loved going out […]
Shirley Silverman, 80, of Lynn, formerly of Dorchester and Malden, entered into rest on June 27, 2012. Born on July 5, 1931, Shirley will be remembered for her beauty, intelligence, strong wit, her humor, tenacity and aesthetic eye. She was the beloved mother of Carol Miller of Brookline and Barry Silverman of Canton. Loving sister of […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to offer a special discount to all new subscribers in the month of September. Simply place an order for a 1-year subscription (52 issues) before October 1 and receive an automatic $5 discount. New in-town subscribers will pay just $30 (reg. $35) and new out-of-town subscribers will pay just $37 […]
Due to the July 4th holiday, the Canton Citizen will be coming out a day late this week. Look for the Citizen on Friday, July 6. The paper will return to its normal Thursday schedule beginning next week on July 12.
The Hansen Elementary School was featured on WCVB Eye Opener on Monday, June 18. Details are listed below. Congratulations to “Team Hansen.” WCVB Eye Opener – Team Hansen from Daniel Sheehy on Vimeo. A short video highlighting the Hansen Elementary School in Canton, MA. This video was produced by Lauren Mahan and directed by Daniel […]
