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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 December 2 edition include: * Photos from the CHS production of Clue * Local actor starts collaboration with canine partner * Recap and photos from the CHS/SHS Thanksgiving game * Select Board meeting highlights and recap […]
Dec 3 2021 | Posted in
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The Canton High School Drama Club presented the murder mystery Clue, based on the popular board game and 1985 film, November 18-21 in the CHS auditorium. The production featured two rotating casts of performers — the Peacock cast (Thurs. & Sat.) and the Scarlet Cast (Fri. & Sun.). See this week’s Citizen for more Clue […]
Dec 3 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
A rare painted black and gold leaf trade sign lettered “Joseph W. Revere” — son of Paul Revere — from the Revere Copper Company in Canton will be sold at an upcoming Americana auction at John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury. The sign was found hanging on the wall in a Canton home near the former Revere copper mill […]
John W. Finn Jr., 80, died peacefully November 25 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. John was a past member of the Canton Town Club and past president and lifetime honorary member of Wampatuck Golf Course in Canton. He was the former coach of the “Little Blues” Canton Youth Baseball. Son […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Catherine H. Dadasis (Philopoulos) of Canton passed away last week. Beloved wife of the late Louis N. Dadasis. Loving mother of Marilyn Diamandis, William Dadasis and his wife, Kimberly, and Robert Dadasis and his wife, Christine, all of Canton. Sister of Nicholas Philopoulos of Canton, Jean Vinios of Dover, and the late Angelo and George […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Peter J. Gorka, of Canton, died November 22, 2021. He was 81 years old. Peter enjoyed gardening, vintage and classic automobiles, music, wine, and spending time with his family. Devoted husband of the late Phyllis A. Gorka (Alimenti). Loving father of Robert J. Gorka and his wife, Linda, of Canton and his daughter Kimberly A. […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Arlene P. Dooner (Kennedy), 80, of Canton, formerly of Norwood, Plymouth and Roslindale, passed away November 22. Born in Peabody, she was raised in Roxbury and attended St. Patrick’s in Roxbury and graduated from Concord High School in New Hampshire. She worked as a waitress for the Lunch Box in Roslindale and the Colonial in […]
Dec 2 2021 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

Bank of Canton recently donated $10,000 to the Canton Food Pantry to support the pantry’s vision of providing community members with nutritional food and personal hygiene and cleaning items to supplement their shopping needs. “The bank’s gift will certainly help us keep our shelves stocked heading into the holiday season,” said Canton Food Pantry Co-Director […]
Nov 27 2021 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
To the voters of Canton: The Canton Select Board’s proposal that the town consider purchasing (possibly by eminent domain) the St. Gerard Majella Church property should pose a number of questions for voters to carefully consider at the Special Town Meeting on December 1. * Why should the town buy this property? * What use […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen (one day early due to Thanksgiving) for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 24 edition include: * Cinderella boys soccer season ends in state final – photos and recap * Community in Unity: Canton teen reflects on significance of Diwali * Recap […]
Nov 24 2021 | Posted in
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