The Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) proudly presents “Community Connections,” a global diversity event on Thursday, October 28, from 7-8 p.m. in the Community Room at the Canton Public Library. The public is invited to this free event to celebrate Global Diversity Awareness Month, create new connections within the community, and help kick […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 21 edition include: * Love & Basketball: Former CHS hoop stars tie the knot * Update on water break at Galvin Middle School * New downtown bakery holds grand opening * DCR approves controlled […]
On Saturday, October 16, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Jim Montgomery joined with Mass Audubon and local officials at a ribbon-cutting and “grand reopening” ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and Otter Exhibit improvement project within the Blue Hills State Reservation. “By partnering with key stakeholders on projects […]
Karen L. Kane (Murray), 64, of Canton, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away suddenly October 16 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Boston, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and attended Boston English High School and Boston Business School. She was a member of Local 589 and worked for the MBTA as […]
The staggering human cost of the COVID-19 pandemic, its many unsung heroes, and the countless acts of kindness that helped sustain the community during its darkest days all came into sharp focus during a poignant and well-attended remembrance event held last week on the front lawn of the Armando Recreation Center. The ceremony included a […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 14 edition include: * Recap and photos from Canton’s COVID remembrance ceremony * GMS project moves forward and more School Dept. news (click here for excerpt) * CHS history teacher earns Excellence in Teaching […]
For more than three decades, the Canton Fall Classic has offered a scenic and challenging road race with a course for all ages. This year’s race, sponsored by B’nai Tikvah in Canton, will be held on Sunday, October 24, and will feature both a 10K and 5K starting at 10 a.m., a one-mile Fun Run […]
Patrick J. Walsh Sr. of Canton passed away October 9 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Galway, Ireland, he immigrated to the United States at age 22 and has lived in Canton since 1971. He was proud of his Irish heritage and was a member of the Irish Cultural Centre […]
Anna M. (Hill) Raftery, 95, of Canton passed away surrounded by her loving family and the caring and compassionate staff of the Copley Rehabilitation Center on October 7, 2021. Anna was born in Boston on August 24, 1926, to the late Frederick and Mary Hill. Anna lived and worked throughout the greater New England and […]
Mary D. Gildea (DeMers) of Canton passed away October 7. Born and raised in West Milan, NH, she has lived in Canton since 1955. She worked as a supervisor for Groveton Stationary Co. for 10 years before retiring. In her free time Mary enjoyed walking, traveling in northern New England, working in her garden, and […]
