After more than 70 years of continuous and successful operation, Connors Wayside Furniture on Route 138 is planning to close up shop and retire — and owners Jerry Connors and Peter Bickoff believe they have found the right buyer to take their place. While nothing has been finalized, Connors and Bickoff have agreed to a […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
Granite Telecomm., a provider of communications solutions to businesses, contributed $3,326 to Journey Forward last week. Based in Canton, Journey Forward is dedicated to bettering the lives of those who
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
* Kate D’Orazio of Canton is running in the 118th Boston Marathon as a member of the Harvard College Marathon Challenge team. D’Orazio, a 2011 CHS graduate and a junior at Harvard, is hoping to raise at least $2,620 for Team HCMC. All funds raised will benefit the Phillips Brooks House Association Summer Urban Program, […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Frances H. Morganelli (Savino), 85, of Canton, formerly of Sharon, passed away March 19 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Sharon, she graduated from Sharon High School and lived in Sharon until moving to Canton in 1996. She was a devoted housewife and mother and in her spare time she enjoyed listening to music […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Did you know … The Canton Lions Club will hold its 37th annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday), from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Canton American Legion Post 24, 950 Washington Street behind Canton High School. Tickets are only $5 per person with a $15 family maximum. Proceeds will benefit […]
Selectmen voted 4-1 on Tuesday night to approve a new trash and recycling contract that will increase recycling and add very little fees, but will require residents to use a designated cart for trash and recyclable materials. The new contract and service begins July 1 and selectmen plan to institute a major public information program […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Dr. Richard Levrault has been involved with providing medical services and improving daily life for the people of Haiti for more than 25 years. His brother-in-law, Dr. Jerry Lowney, founded Haitian Health Foundation (HHF) in 1982 to provide medical and dental services, food, supplies and educational opportunities to the people of Jérémie, a city in […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Mary Ann Price
Six towns across the Neponset Valley are banding together to pose a question to their residents: Can you save 157 million gallons of water in just 14 weeks? The towns are kicking off a regional campaign to educate residents about how easy and painless it is to reduce water, sewer and energy bills while protecting […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Driver arrested following police pursuit, crash A 36-year-old Canton man is facing a long list of charges after leading police on a car chase shortly after midnight on Sunday, March 23. Michael Fernandes of Oakdale Road was charged with six counts of failure to stop or yield, OUI (third offense), reckless operation of a motor […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
Students and staff at the Hansen Elementary School will be facing off in the Canton High School gymnasium starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, to raise money for a Canton family struck by tragedy. The Hansen Staff vs. Students Basketball Game will benefit the Furbush children, who lost both of their parents, Kristen […]
Mar 27 2014 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen