In its just-released rankings of the best high schools in Massachusetts, U.S. News &World Report named Canton High School the 56th best of 437 high schools, and 45th among high schools in the metro Boston area. The magazine notes that 60 percent of CHS students take Advanced Placement (AP) classes and 96 percent of students […]
John (Jack) Richard McDonough Jr., 78, of Mashpee, formerly of Canton, died Monday, September 4, 2023. Born and raised in Dorchester, Jack was the son of the late John R. and Anne (Kelly) McDonough. He graduated from Matignon High School and Stonehill College. In 1966, Jack enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in Cape […]
Lt. Commander Daniel J. Kearney, Jr., USCG, died on August 28, 2023 at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, five months after receiving a devastating stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) diagnosis. He was 39 years old and would have turned 40 on October 5. Dan was the beloved husband of Cmdr. Caroline D. Kearney, […]
Jason Donald Green, 92, late of Canton, formerly of Hyde Park and Dorchester, entered into rest on August 28, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Adele (Mathews) Green for 55 years. Devoted father of Cheryl and Jonathan Pozner of Canton, Robin and Robert Gorham of Canton, and Michael and Jennifer Green of Needham. Loving grandfather […]
Over 50 students from Canton recently took part in the 14th annual Summer Music Program. The week-long session was designed for young musicians who have at least one year of experience playing an instrument. Another 30 students, ranging from rising sophomores through seniors, served as mentors, playing along with the students and leading recreation activities […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 31 edition include: * Select Board opens dialogue with concerned citizens (click here for excerpt) * DA condemns treatment of witnesses in Read case * Christine Smith: The Elephant in the Room * Canton PD: […]
The Canton Cultural Council is seeking grant applications for artists, musicians, scientists and educators to share their talents with the Canton community. The 2023-24 grant cycle opens tomorrow, September 1, and the deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 17. Last year the council awarded 26 grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to support a wide […]
Ruth M. (Nickerson) Hazel died quietly after a brief period of failing health. Raised in Milton, she remained married to her classmate, Evern W. Hazel, for 71 years. She and Evern raised their family of two girls and two boys in Randolph before leaving the work force and retiring to Largo, FL. Ruth graduated from […]
Sandra Jean Lindquist (“Sandy”), of Canton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in the company of several family members. Sandra is survived by her brothers Carl and his wife, Darlene, of Canton and Eric and his wife, Heather, of Marshfield; sisters Diane Bellissimo and her husband, John, of […]
It is with great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude that the Lovetere family announces the passing of Peter, our beloved rock, husband, father, grampy, son, brother and friend. Peter Michael Lovetere died after over a two-year journey with lung cancer, battling bravely until the very end, never losing hope or his optimistic mindset. Peter left this […]
