CMSgt. John Joseph Friel Jr., USAF (Ret), 89, of Canton, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 3, 2022. After graduating from Chelsea High School, John went on to join the Air Force, where he enjoyed 21 years of service. After retiring at the age of 38 he still had a lot of […]
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. Curl Up: An Abecedarian By Abigail Martin 1st Place (Tie) – High School Poetry Although I’m not the type of girl to wear Bows in my hair or imagine a […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills is devoted to caring for the Blue Hills’ forests and trails to ensure current and future generations can enjoy all that the Blue Hills has to offer. In honor of the members who are critical to carrying out this mission, the Friends of the Blue Hills is pleased to […]
Walter Winthrop, a Canton resident and Citizen subscriber, captured the above image of a great blue heron about to take off at the Orchard Cove lagoon. Have a nature-themed photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 7 edition include: * Chief Berkowitz to receive his due at July 14 retirement event * Where Are They Now: Spring College Stars Edition
Hilda R. Ferris (Stracqualursi) of Canton passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2022. Born and raised in Boston, she attended Boston Public Schools and moved to Canton in 1995. She worked for Westinghouse in Hyde Park and Bradlees in Roslindale for many years. In her free time she enjoyed spending time with her family. Beloved […]
Maureen G. (O’Sullivan) Shea, of Cohasset, formerly of Lady Lake, FL, and Canton, passed away June 30. Born in Boston, she was raised in Hyde Park before making Canton her home in 1957. She worked as a bookkeeper for Cumberland Farms and retired to The Villages in Florida in 2003 after raising her five children. […]
Stacey Robin Megalaitis (Burak), 52, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, entered into eternal rest on June 26 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous six-year battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma. She leaves behind a legacy of an indomitable spirit, positive outlook and complete, selfless love. Embracing life to the fullest, Stacey saw the […]
Hundreds of area residents gathered at the Irish Cultural Centre last weekend for Independence Day festivities sponsored by the Canton Parks & Recreation Department. It marked the first such event in the town since 2019 and featured a live concert by Classic Trax, activities for kids, and a fireworks display at the conclusion of the […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its MVP selections for the spring 2022 season. All-star selections are also listed below (write-ups on each Citizen all-star can be found in the 6/30 print edition as part of our annual spring sports wrap-up.) Boys Co-MVP Max Kupferman Only a sophomore, Kupferman solidified his standing as one […]
