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Dear Editor: The Canton Fish and Game Association, a nonprofit organization, in conjunction with Vertex Tower Assets, LLC, has filed an application with the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals for a zoning variance and a special permit to construct a telecommunications base station in a residential neighborhood at the end of Nasir Ahmad Road. This […]
David R. Correy, 80, of Canton, passed away January 23. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School and served in the United States Marine Corps. Dave worked as a ramp service worker for 40 years before retiring. He lived in California for over 50 years before moving back to Canton in […]
Jan 26 2023 | Posted in
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Edward L. Poznysz, 89, died January 20, 2023 surrounded by his beloved family at home following a lengthy illness. He was the first son of Zygmunt Poznysz and Mieczyslawa (Mary) Lawski and was predeceased by his two younger brothers, Henry and Richard. He was a hard working and loving man, valuing family above all else. […]
Jan 26 2023 | Posted in
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Louise King, 81, of Raynham, on January 17, 2023. Ruth grew up in Winthrop and was the daughter of the late William King and his wife, Elsie (Collins) King. Ruth settled in Raynham as an adult and worked as a switchboard operator for […]
Jan 26 2023 | Posted in
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Elsie M. Gilmore, 90, of Canton and Falmouth, died peacefully January 17, 2023. Elsie was a former member of the Falmouth Garden Club. She was the daughter of the late John and Edith Deveau. Devoted wife of the late James M. Gilmore. Sister-in-law of Elaine Gilmore and Margaret Meissner of Canton. Sister of the late […]
Jan 26 2023 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 19 edition include: * Tower proposal reopens old wounds for neighbors * Canton Public Library offering free virtual court services * Robery brings experience, humility to role as fire chief * Left, Right & Center: […]
Jan 20 2023 | Posted in
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With schools closed in observance of MLK Day, local children enjoyed some playtime in the snow on Monday as Canton saw its first accumulating snowfall of the new year. (Above) Paul Colmey and Jace Stathis, both age 9, sled down the hill at the Galvin Middle School. Moira Sweetland photo
Jan 19 2023 | Posted in
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James V. Marano, Sr., 90, of Canton, passed away January 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Beverly M. Marano (Falcione), son of the late Alfred Marano and Mary Roveto, and brother of Freddie Marano, Jim was born and raised in Saugus. For over 30 years, he and Beverly resided […]
Jan 19 2023 | Posted in
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Walter W. McKay of North Attleboro, formerly of Canton, passed away January 15. Father of Tracy McKay Blake and her husband, Kevin, of Hingham, Michael S. McKay and his wife, Darlene, of Canton, Kerry M. DiNardo and her husband, Douglas, of Wrentham, Susan McKay McConville and her husband, Joseph, of North Attleboro, Peter C. McKay […]
Jan 19 2023 | Posted in
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Edward J. Marshall, 97, of Canton, passed away January 14. Born in Boston, he was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School and Boston College. He was a great athlete and pitched for a time for the Boston Braves. Ed was a proud World War II veteran of the United States Army. He […]
Jan 19 2023 | Posted in
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