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After a string of construction delays spanning nearly three full years, a new state park at the former Canton Airport site on Neponset Street is just about finished and will soon be open to the public, according to officials at the Department of Conservation and Recreation. “Contractors are wrapping up the landscaping work now,” said […]
Jun 26 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
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If you’re trying to help a relative or friend you see responding to dubious mail and telephone schemes, you’ve probably realized how tough it is to combat the unstoppable flood of “offers” they get. Maybe you’ve even wondered if the person you’re concerned about has been specifically targeted. In many cases, the answer is probably […]
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Cornerstone at Canton, the town’s new 86-unit senior living community, held its official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 11. Located on Revere Street across from the former Plymouth Rubber site, Cornerstone will offer local seniors in Canton and neighboring communities throughout the Neponset Valley area “service-enriched assisted living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood,” […]
Jun 26 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Alan R. Brooks, of Canton, 77, died Monday, June 23, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in South Boston, he graduated from Northeastern University and obtained a master’s degree from Boston University. Alan worked for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority as director of patron services, working closely with the members of “E” Troop Mass. […]
Jun 26 2014 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Francis J. Lydon, 85, of Canton, passed away at the Charlwell House in Norwood June 21. Born and raised in Milton, he graduated from Milton High School and Boston College and has lived in Canton since 1955. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and worked as a tech representative for Naval contractor […]
Jun 26 2014 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Francis C. Hellmuth, 80, of Canton, died Wednesday morning, June 4, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton after a lengthy illness. Born, raised and educated in Boston, he was the son of the late Cal Hellmuth and Mary (Grenham-Hellmuth) Semler. He has been a Canton resident since 1957. Mr. Hellmuth worked at W.R. […]
Jun 26 2014 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Thomas P. Fallon, of Plainville, formerly of Canton, died Monday afternoon, June 2, 2014, at his home after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family and close friends. The son of the late Bernard P. and Anna M. (Devine) Fallon, he was born in Norwood, raised and educated in Canton, and attended Boston Trade […]
Jun 26 2014 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: Both in the June 5 and June 13 editions of the Canton Citizen, columnist Joe DeFelice criticized annual town meeting’s vote to move town elections from April to November. In the latest attack he stated, “With only 43 voters voting for a major change, it should be ‘null and void.’” Since only 1 […]
Did you know … Canton Recreation Director Janet McGuire and the Recreation Commission are busy putting together the July 4th celebration. This year’s event will once again be held at the Irish Cultural Centre off Route 138 on New Boston Drive. MAC met with McGuire, who said that the festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. […]
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The Canton Citizen released its 2014 spring sports wrap-up issue this week and the following CHS athletes were recognized as Citizen All Stars: Boys’ MVP Ben Lodge A senior captain, Lodge was named to his second straight Hockomock League all-star team after another outstanding season in the cage for the Bulldogs. He stopped 66.2 percent […]
Jun 26 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen