John F. Ruane Jr., known affectionately by friends and family as Jack, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, in Centerville. Born in Norwood, Jack lived a life marked by dedication to his community, a passion for the outdoors, and an unwavering commitment to his family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Nancy […]
Winterlights, a popular outdoor light display presented by the Trustees of Reservations, is back at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton. Sponsored by Citizens Bank, the dazzling display features thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights with self-guided tours available Wednesday through Sunday through January 6. Tickets for remaining dates can be purchased […]
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) invites the public to come celebrate the new year with a First Day Hike through the Blue Hills Reservation. Activities get underway at 11 a.m. at Houghton’s Pond, where participants can watch a live wildlife demonstration presented by the Blue Hills Trailside Museum, gather around a warming […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 28 edition include: * Kiki’s story: Grieving mother hopes to help others after daughter’s tragic death * Canton Citizen’s annual fall sports wrap-up (special 6-page insert) * Winterlights returns to Bradley Estate * Town leaders […]
Catherine “Kay” E. Glennon passed away on December 21, 2023. Kay survived by her daughter, Cathy Moynihan, of Canton, and her brother Robert Brennan of Florida. She is predeceased by her son Brian C. Moynihan, John T. Moynihan, and John I. Murphy. Kay is also predeceased by her parents, John H. and Marie J. Brennan. She is […]
Katherine (Kay) Marie Tumiski, 97, of Canton, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2023. She leaves us all with a legacy of love, generosity of spirit, and simple, sage advice. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Charles and Christina (Miklus) Pruzinsky. And later moved to Teaneck, New Jersey, as one […]
Local residents gathered for an evening of remembrance, music, and community spirit at Knollwood Memorial Park’s annual Holiday Illuminations event held on Saturday, December 9. The highlight of the night was the lighting of over 1,000 personalized luminary bags in memory of loved ones. Guests also enjoyed a treelighting ceremony and live performances by the […]
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Dear Editor: Let’s go point by point to rebut Tom Taylor’s letter from last week’s Citizen. For starters, the folks who collected signatures for the recent Special Town Meeting did so because of the lack of response they had gotten from the Select Board. Regarding Chris Albert’s victory at the polls last spring, he wasn’t […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 21 edition include: * St. Oscar Romero hosts annual Christmas Cantata * Residents rally in support of protesters’ rights * Highlights from the Dec. 19 Select Board meeting * Blue Apple Bus Co. launches new […]
