Ann L. Digirolamo, 101, of Needham, formerly of Canton and Norwood, died peacefully August 1, 2023. She was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School and went on to Boston College, earning a BS in social sciences and MS in health planning. She held positions at several prominent Boston businesses throughout her life […]
Dear Editor: The Revere Dog Park is apparently being relocated. Why? The dog park should be completed at the Paul Revere Heritage Site as originally planned. What is the critical reason requiring relocation? If it is due to wetland issues, why not fix the problem or relocate it to a different location in the park? […]
Below are selected excerpts from Police Chief Rafferty’s public statement given at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. On body cameras: “I would like to stress that the officers at the police department are just as motivated to have this additional law enforcement tool, as those we serve. We know that the 360 degrees of transparency is […]
The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. The selection below, by Penny Stuart, was the winning entry in the elementary (K-2) nonfiction category. Feelings By Penny Stuart When I am sad, frustrated or mad I go to my room. I like to […]
Cheryl (Sommer) O’Brien, 56, passed on August 1, 2023, following a lengthy illness caused by complications from PXE. She is survived by her husband, James W. O’Brien, of Marshfield, her son, Cameron M. O’Brien, of Hingham, and her daughter, Jessie S. O’Brien, of Marshfield. She was predeceased by her father, Dr. Robert F. Sommer, of […]
Bank of Canton was recently recognized among the state’s top 100 corporate charitable contributors by the Boston Business Journal. The bank has been an honoree in the publication’s annual Corporate Citizenship Awards for five consecutive years. “We’re proud of our charitable giving program,” said Stephen P. Costello, president and CEO of Bank of Canton, “and […]
Photo submissions welcome for slideshow tribute The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) invites the public to its seventh annual Celebration of Life on Thursday, August 31, from 7-9 p.m. on the grounds of the Canton Senior Center at 500 Pleasant Street. Held in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day, the event remembers those lost […]
The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. The selection below, by Amelia Yandek, was the winning entry in the elementary (3-5) nonfiction category. My Sleepover! By Amelia Yandek Ding dong! They’re here! Come in, I say. Let’s go set up sleeping […]
The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. The selection below, by Natalie Palid, was the winning entry in the elementary (K-2) short story category. The Day Judy Started a Food Fight By Natalie Palid Once there was a little girl named […]
The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. The selection below, by Ilsa Fernsten, was the winning entry in the elementary (K-2) poetry category. Scissors By Ilsa Fernsten Oh poor scissors doing jumping jacks all day Someone stop that thing, stop it […]
