The Canton Public Library hosted a children’s book sale on Saturday, June 18. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library. Check out our online datebook for information about additional events at the library throughout the summer. *** At right: Citizen contributor Ruth Weiner with her grandchildren, Abigail Weiner, 6, and her […]
Tombstones reflect off the hearse pulling into the cemetery. Following immediately thereafter is a black stretch limousine, with the remainder of the funeral procession trailing closely behind. Within each automobile is a set of mourners who silently wait for the next step in commemorating someone else’s journey through life. The rear door of the leading […]
Consider joining me for a hotdog, lemonade and a Hoodsie ice cream this weekend. At the same time some of the stories I have been sharing will come to life for you and your family. Let me explain what I have in mind. My association with the Canton Historical Society began when I was 12 […]
Following a two-year hiatus, Canton’s annual July 4th celebration and gala fireworks display — a popular tradition going back more than 30 years — will make its comeback this coming Monday, July 4, beginning at 5 p.m. The one big change with this year’s celebration is the venue, as organizers opted to move it from […]
It’s a feeling that residents of Canton can only partially relate to — that overwhelming sense of uncertainty and dread that comes with the threat of an impending natural disaster. They felt it on June 1, when a series of tornadoes touched down across the western part of the state, and for a few brief […]
When Canton school superintendent Jeff Granatino announced the selection of Peter Boucher as the new interim principal of the Hansen Elementary School, everyone was thrilled but almost no one was surprised. With a list of initiatives and accomplishments that stretches a mile long, Boucher has done nothing but impress in the three short years he […]
It all started when Mrs. Hannigan showed pictures of the Japan disaster to her daughters, Michaela, a fourth grader, and Grace, a second grader at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. They couldn’t believe what they saw. That afternoon they told their friends about the disaster. They all felt so badly about it and talked […]
The Canton Citizen has named 24 CHS student-athletes to its spring 2011 all-star team. See this week’s issue of the Citizen for a complete wrap-up of the spring sports season. Most Valuable Players: Jon Vaughn* (track), Erika Nannery* (tennis) Boys’ tennis: Viboosh Chandrasekar*, Scott Chamberlain, Peter Sidney Girls’ tennis: Micaela Nannery Boys’ track: Chris Boughter, Tomas […]
In a rain-shortened week, the Canton A’s got a big effort from head coach and reserve pitcher Kee Arguimbau and veteran players Steve Delanian and Joe Belmosto as the A’s swept a doubleheader against the South Shore Warriors in Hanson Sunday afternoon. The victories gave Canton a 5-6-1 record and pushed the team to the […]
The rain-shortened week ended on a bang-bang play at the plate as the Canton American Legion Post 24 baseball team fell to Brookline 2-1 on Sunday. With all the rain last week, Canton only managed to get in two other games: an 8-0 win over Foxboro thanks to an outstanding pitching performance by team ace […]
