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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Yvonne Balsamo of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Dover, Canton and Dorchester, died peacefully at her daughter’s home on April 3, surrounded by her children. She celebrated her 90th birthday with family and longtime friends this past December. Her headstone will read: Yvonne Balsamo, 1935-2026. It’s hardly enough to tell her story — the life […]
Heinrich “Heinz” Ewald Baum passed away on Thursday, April 2, at the age of 85. Heinz was born in Borghorst, Germany, in June 1940 to Johann and Cecilia Baum. He moved to the United States in 1961 and was subsequently drafted to serve his new country during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He later joined the […]
Hundreds of local children gathered at Pequitside Farm on Sunday for the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Canton Parks and Recreation Department. See this week’s Citizen for more Egg Hunt photos by Cynthia Rosina. Click here to subscribe today!
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 2 edition include: * Photos from the annual Easter Egg Hunt by Cynthia Rosina * Protesters gather for Canton’s 3rd ‘No Kings Day’ event * Highlights from the March 31 Select Board meeting * Childhood […]
In a special presentation at the start of last Thursday’s School Committee meeting, local leaders came together to formally congratulate the players and coaches on the Division 2 state champion Canton High boys ice hockey team. Not only did the Bulldogs finish the job by knocking off No. 2 Tewksbury in the championship game at […]
Matthew Robert Mayo, 57, of North Attleboro and Canton, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026, surrounded with love from his wife and daughters after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 22, 1968, and raised in Osterville, he graduated from Barnstable High School, Class of 1986. For over 40 years, […]
Lucy A. (Fama) Ronayne, daughter of the late Nunzio and Maria (Aberti) Fama, went peacefully home to God on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lucy was born on December 13, 1927 — St. Lucy’ Day — and her life began and ended in Canton, just the way she would […]
