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Frederick W. Kelso, of Canton, passed away April 16 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his profession, and the many people whose lives he touched through his work and friendship. Fred was the beloved husband of Janice Davidowicz and the […]
May 1 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2025-26 winter all-star selections. The full list, complete with write-ups for each athlete, appears in our annual winter sports wrap-up section, which is included in this week’s paper. Girls MVP Chloe Dubuisson (Indoor Track) A senior captain, Dubuisson wrapped up her memorable indoor track career with another […]
Apr 30 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Canton Little League kicked off a new spring season with its annual opening day parade on Saturday, April 25. The celebration continued on the grounds of Canton High School with a cookout, games, and opening day festivities for players of all ages and their families. See this week’s Citizen for more opening day photos by […]
Apr 30 2026 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 30 edition include: Little League opening day coverage by Moira Sweetland * Recap of the April
Apr 30 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The town of Canton is proud to announce the official dedication of the Paul Revere Heritage Site in honor of Victor Del Vecchio, whose vision, leadership, and tireless commitment were instrumental in transforming the former Plymouth Rubber industrial property into one of the community’s most vibrant and historically significant destinations. Del Vecchio has a long […]
Kathleen Susan Manning, of Canton, died unexpectedly on April 15, 2026. She was 78 years old. Kathleen was the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian Doherty. Loving wife of the late John J. Manning, USMC. Loving mother of Shawn Manning of Attleboro, Ryan Manning and his wife, Tracey, of Wrentham, and Patrick Manning of […]
Apr 23 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Galvin Middle School Drama Club proudly presented The Addams Family Musical: School Edition, directed by Amy Delaney, on Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11, in the CHS auditorium. Addams Family Cast Gomez Addams – Luke Westcott; Morticia Addams – Sondeila Veidis; Uncle Fester – Luke Oliver; Wednesday Addams – Rhiannon Kaplun; Grandma – […]
Apr 17 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The spirit of Anthony Maffie was alive and well on the Curry College rugby pitch two weekends ago as the Colonels hosted the “Battle of the Blue Hills,” a full-day tournament featuring 12 men’s and eight women’s college rugby teams. The event included both pool play and a playoff, with the tournament champion being awarded […]
Apr 17 2026 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Canton Citizen
More than 300 volunteers fanned out across 17 sites last weekend as part of the fifth annual Canton Cleanup, a town-wide effort held each spring to help “Keep Canton Beautiful.” With residents of all ages pitching in, the volunteer crews were able to fill hundreds of bags of trash while hauling away an assortment of […]
Apr 10 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Agatha I. Donato, lovingly known as “Ida,” of Canton, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 82 following complications from surgery. Born in Menfi, Sicily, Ida came to America with her family at a young age and carried with her a deep appreciation for family, tradition, and connection throughout her life. […]
Apr 9 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen