Mary Jane (Curtis) Happnie, 69, of Florida, formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, holding the hand of her beloved husband of 31 years, David J. Happnie. Affectionately known as “MJ,” Mary Jane was a loving mother to her daughter Anna (Brandon) Phillips of […]
“And the sky breaks at dawn, shedding light upon this town. They’ll all come around – ’Cause the man of the hour is taking his final bow. Goodbye for now.” It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the death of Nick Cammarata, originally of Canton, who passed from cardiac complications at age 44. […]
Over 150 Canton High School students were recently honored at the 2024 World Languages Recognition Night. Students from grades 9-12 received awards for excellence in their studies of French, German, Italian, and Spanish. “In addition to rewarding students who show particular excellence in a world language, we also recognize students who show tremendous growth in […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 7 edition include: * CHS 2024 graduation coverage: then and now photos, future plans, scholarships, ceremony highlights and more * CHS Senior Prom photos by Mike Tureski * CHS students honor Holocaust victims during German […]
Joseph P. Swartz of Stoughton, 87, formerly of Canton, died May 20, 2024. Born in Boston, he graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1953 and from the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in 1957. He was a member of both the Massachusetts Association of Public Accountants and the National Society of Public Accountants. […]
Dear Editor: I would like to publicly recognize Mr. Arafat Knight, Canton’s veterans services officer, for his efforts to honor our hometown heroes through the downtown banner program. Amid the chaos downtown, Mr. Knight has given us a reminder of those young men who went to war for our freedom. Many never came home. Thank […]
The Peace Abbey, a non-sectarian-based organization committed to pacifism and non-violence, has donated a bust of St. Oscar Romero and a grandfather clock to the Canton parish that was commissioned in his honor. St. Oscar Romero (1917-1980), a modern martyr and saint, is held in high regard by the organization, and his name and likeness […]
The rains held off as thousands made their way to the Paul Revere Heritage Site on Saturday to celebrate the third annual Canton Heritage Festival. Free and open to the public, the event featured dozens of local crafters and artisans, a diverse lineup of live performers and reenactors, interactive activities, inflatable obstacle courses, food trucks, […]
Local kids from Canton and surrounding towns are invited to a morning of outdoor fun, achievement, and support for Dana-Farber cancer treatment and research at the eighth annual Tri-Town PMC Kids Ride on Saturday, June 29, at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. Organizers are hoping to increase last year’s ridership and community engagement as they […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 23 edition include: * Read trial recap: Key witness clashes with defense team * Remembering Canton’s fallen heroes * PRHS holds 3rd annual Canton Heritage Fest * St. John School presents Beauty and the Beast […]
