Married for more than 47 years, Canton resident Barbara Wymer spent the last 33 years of her husband’s life as more than just his companion. When a brain aneurism left him unable to really communicate with others, she was his voice when he could no longer speak. William Wymer, an accomplished dentist, passed away this […]
School superintendents in Norwood, Douglas, and Marshfield, and an assistant superintendent in Brookline have been named as finalists to replace outgoing Canton Superintendent Dr. John D’Auria following a comprehensive search and screening process that drew 19 total applicants. Cindy Thomas, chair of the 12-member Superintendent Screening Committee, made the announcement Thursday night at the School […]
One building at the Waterfall Hills residential complex off Bolivar Street was evacuated on Monday after a dam burst within the complex. The management agency of Waterfall Hills was able to relocate the 25 residents at vacant units and hotels. Bolivar Street was closed for much of Monday and reopened Tuesday morning, but residents at […]
In what might have been the biggest moment of their young lives on the biggest of all stages, the 22 members of the Canton High School boys’ hockey team soared to new heights of greatness, beating north champion Newburyport 4-2 Sunday at the Boston Garden to capture the program’s first-ever state title. Playing in front […]
‘One day, one mile, one meal, one pound, at a time’ EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final excerpt from Gary Titus’ blog. The Citizen thanks Gary for sharing his personal journey, with the hope thast it might help others. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (295 lbs.): We got to the Tufts Medical Center surgery center at […]
I’m not a woman who is overly fond of gold or jewels. My favorite jewelry is usually made of silver with an unusual stone like an onyx or a carnelian. Not for me are diamonds and emeralds — I’m a cheap date. But despite that fact the most cherished items in my jewelry box are […]
DID YOU KNOW… A number of MAC’s readers are complaining about the steady stream of negative news concerning the operating school budget shortfalls from our outgoing school superintendent. Could it be we are being set up for another tax-increasing override? Superintendent John D’Auria has painted a very bleak picture indeed, and there’s no question that […]
After entering the playoff tournament as the first seed, the Canton High School girls’ hockey season came to a close with a 6-2 loss against Winchester last Thursday. The Hockomock champs fell behind 1-0 in the first period, but coach Kelly Rider said she had expected a rough start because the team hadn’t played a […]
Based on his performance in last weekend’s New England indoor track championships, CHS high jumper Matt Sidney qualified for the upcoming national championships, which will take place this weekend at the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Boston. Sidney finished in a tie for 11th place among 17 competitors with a best jump of six feet, […]
Icemen win the south in shootout An incredible sports story reached another stratosphere on Sunday when the CHS boys’ varsity hockey team shut down one of the most potent offenses in the state in Nauset to reclaim its second straight Division 2 south title and earn a return trip to the Boston Garden for a […]
