Dear Editor: The Committee to Elect Tamisha Civil would like to correct some inaccuracies in the mailer that Rep. Galvin sent out recently. The mailer listed money that Rep. Galvin claimed to have obtained for the district. However, when we checked the numbers, we discovered that some of the funding was sourced from the Economic […]
The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will publish a selection of winning entries from the 2022 contest as space permits. The Banana Peel By Emily Kelley 1st Place – High School Nonfiction It’s still here. Yellow and mottled, growing browner by the day, but wow, it’s still here, as I […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 25 edition include: * New Canton buses to feature cameras, real-time route tracking * Back-to-School Bus Schedule for Canton schools & St. John’s * Preview of Canton Parks & Rec. fall offerings * BBJ recognizes […]
Caroline Taber Kiessling, of East Walpole, passed away suddenly on August 12, 2022. Daughter of the late Carlton and Thelma (Whitney) Taber of Canton. Beloved wife of the late Edward Kiessling, Sr. of East Walpole. Loving step-mother of Elaine Bevivino and her husband, Perry, of York, PA, and Edward Kiessling Jr. of Plainville. Proud Nana […]
Canton resident Nancy Sarnowitz captured this gorgeous shot of an eastern bumble bee — an excellent pollinator — feasting on pollen from a blue thistle flower in her garden. Have a nature-themed photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
With a worsening drought reaching critical levels across the southeastern part of the state, the town of Canton moved quickly this week to announce an immediate ban on all nonessential outdoor water uses. The new mandate, which is in effect until further notice, applies to all users and prohibits the watering of lawns by any […]
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) invites the public to its annual Celebration of Life on Thursday, September 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the grounds of the Canton Senior Center at 500 Pleasant Street. Held in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day
On Sunday, August 21, Canton resident Maggie Wade will be returning to Falmouth to take part in the 50th running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race in support of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. A former multi-sport athlete at CHS and two-time Falmouth Road Race finisher, Wade will once again make the seven-mile trek […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 18 edition include: * Water ban announced as drought conditions worsen (click here for excerpt) * A look at ‘Baby Bonds’ with state task force appointee Julie Beckham * Pequitside Day Camp photos by Cynthia […]
Jacqueline A. (Duff) Sefton, 88, passed away in her California home on August 13. Born in Boston, Jacqui was raised in Milton and was a resident of Canton for over 63 years. She had most recently relocated to Hanford, CA, to live with one of her daughters. Loving wife of 62 years to the late […]
