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 Ceylin Uysal-Post, was the winning entry in the high school poetry category. 4:14 A.M. By Ceylin Uysal-Post the year i went back to high school my immune system significantly worsened […]
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 Daksh Nayak, was the winning entry in the elementary (3-5) poetry category. The Fire Whispered By Daksh Nayak My flames dance elegantly in the dark Burning greedily with a spark, […]
Mary E. (Moore) Geoghegan, 85, of Canton, died Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton after a brief illness. Born in the family homestead on Mechanic Street in Canton to the late Frank J. and Mary E. (Doody) Moore, she had been a lifelong resident, attending St. John’s School and graduating from […]
Mr. Charles Henry Downey Sr., of Canton, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023. A 63-year resident of the town, he was 96 years old. An only child, he was born in Boston in 1926 and was an accomplished student. He attended Boston Latin School where he was at the top of the class, and […]
Canton Little Leaguers are on to the New England Regional in Bristol, CT after knocking off Barnstable on Sunday to capture their first ever Massachusetts state championship. The Canton boys have yet to lose a tournament game all summer and are now just three wins away from securing their spot at the 2023 Little League […]
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 Abby Nelson, was the winning entry in the adult short story category. A Song to Stick Around For By Abby Nelson There is an art in knowing when the party […]
This fall for the 15th year, Bay State Flag Football will be running an organized flag football program at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood. This is a non-contact version of football where young players can develop their passing, catching and defending skills. The league is for boys and girls and is open to players […]
George Joseph Hart Jr., 74, of Middleboro, formerly of Canton, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 23, 2023. George was born in Norwood and was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1968. He proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1969-1975. He worked in construction as a heavy […]
Daniel Alexander died peacefully July 21, 2023. He was 76 years old. Dan grew up in Canton and graduated with honors from Norfolk County Agricultural School. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1970 with a business degree. He then moved to Weare, NH, to begin his lifelong passion of farming and growing Christmas […]
John F. Ruane III, 55, of Canton, passed away on July 18 at home surrounded by his loving friends and family. Born in Norwood, John was a lifelong resident of Canton and graduated from Canton High School and Western New England College with a degree in criminal justice. John was a proud veteran of the […]
