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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 24 edition include: * Canton woman voices relief after son’s killer again denied parole * CPS to go mask-optional and more highlights from the 2/17 School Committee meeting * Massasoit trustee hopes to use platform […]
Feb 25 2022 | Posted in
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Richard M. Mahoney, 68, of Marlborough, died on Thursday, February 17, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He adored his loving wife of 42 years, Sharyn Mahoney (Zigman), and daughters Lisa Mahoney of Newton and her husband, Peter Donovan, and Lauren Swenson (Mahoney) of Lynnfield and her husband, Todd Swenson. He […]
Feb 24 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Michael T. Evans “Dewey” of Canton, formerly of Randolph, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 16, 2022. Born in Boston in 1958, he was the second of four children, survived by his mother Patricia Downey and her husband, Joseph. Michael was predeceased by his father, the late Thomas Evans. Graduating from Randolph High School, […]
Feb 24 2022 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: The reason most people are drawn to living in Canton is a real sense of community — a “sense of place” characterized and reinforced by our outdoor public spaces, rich historical identity and how we treat one another. Though it took three times to persuade voters of its value, the Community Preservation Act […]
Feb 18 2022 | Posted in
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The John F. Kennedy Elementary School proudly presented Disney’s Moana Jr. on Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12, in the CHS auditorium. (Above) Luke Chin as Chief Tui and Natalie Erickson as Moana with Villagers in the background. See this week’s Citizen for more play photos by Mike Tureski. Click here to subscribe today.
Feb 18 2022 | Posted in
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Canton school leaders are pleased to announce that 15 student musicians — 13 at Canton High School and two at the Galvin Middle School — have been invited to perform at this year’s Southeastern District Festivals presented by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association. Participation in either district festival — Junior Districts for grades 7-9 and […]
Feb 18 2022 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 17 edition include: * John F. Kennedy School presents Disney’s Moana Jr. * Highlights from the February 15 Select Board meeting * Valentine Spotlight: Part 2 in a series on Canton couples * Where Are […]
Feb 17 2022 | Posted in
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Sean M. Brophy, 56, of Wareham, passed away peacefully January 13, 2022, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the husband of Dina Brophy. He was born in Norwood and lived in Stoughton and Wareham for many years. He graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood. Mr. Brophy owned and operated Brophy Builders. Sean […]
Feb 17 2022 | Posted in
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Dear Editor: At the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, Canton residents passed Article 30, enabling the town to develop a Municipal Energy Aggregation (MEA) program over the next year. The next step is for the Select Board to establish options for the energy sources that Canton residents can choose from. The Select Board can adopt an […]

The Hansen School fifth graders turned back the clock with their annual Flashback fundraiser on Wednesday and Thursday, February 2 and 3. The audience had a blast as costumed students sang and performed hit songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. See this week’s Citizen for more Hansen Flashback photos. Click here to subscribe today.
Feb 11 2022 | Posted in
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