Canton Writes, the town-wide writing contest, once again invites everyone in Canton to sharpen their pencils or fire up their laptops and become the authors they are meant to be. The contest will begin on February 3 this year. Authors can enter in one of five age groups: grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school, high […]
Anthony R. Pate, age 100, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Born on December 14, 1924, in Erie, PA, he was a man who lived a full and accomplished life. Anthony, affectionately known as Tony to his friends and loved ones, was the cherished son of the late […]
Mrs. Laura A. Foley (Perreault), 89, of Norwood, formerly of Hyde Park, died peacefully January 24, 2025 at Cornerstone at Canton. Laura loved gardening and feeding the birds and squirrels. She assisted in the operation of the family’s electrical contractor business J&L Electric Co. for decades. She was a dedicated lunch monitor in Hyde Park […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 23 edition include: * Canton-based Pappas Rehab relocating to Western Mass. * SB member maintains hopeful outlook despite leadership concerns * PowerSchool pledges free ID protection, credit monitoring following data breach * CHS musicians perform […]
Brookwood Community Farm, a nonprofit working farm located on Blue Hill River Road, looked picture perfect after a recent snowfall. Moira Sweetland photo
Michael J. Cunningham, 55, known affectionately as Mike to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at home in Canton on January 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Syosset, New York, Mike’s journey began on a path filled with joy, love, and a boundless zest for life. He leaves behind a legacy […]
Darren Sylvin of Grateful Bagel will be joining Northern Spy restaurant for a special pop-up event on Saturday morning, January 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The bar area inside the Canton-based eatery will be transformed into a café setting, offering counter service with fresh retail bagels. Northern Spy will provide coffee, tea, a full […]
While kayaks are stacked away for warmer days, there’s still plenty of opportunity for more seasonal recreation at Canton’s Reservoir Pond. (Above) Residents enjoy hockey and ice fishing near the Earl Newhouse Waterfront. See this week’s Citizen for more pond skating photos by Moira Sweetland. Click here to order your subscription today.
Local and state officials have reported seeing an uptick in cases involving the theft of cash benefits from programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) and Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC). Since the summer of 2022, thousands of Massachusetts families have had their benefits stolen through organized card-skimming schemes. SNAP benefits are […]
Select Board member John Connolly said this week that he plans to re-file nomination papers and seek reelection for a 13th consecutive term in the April town election. A lifelong Canton resident and a fixture on the board since the late 1980s, Connolly said he enjoys the work and likes being of service to his […]
