Quick thinking by an off-duty Canton police officer led to the arrest of a Roxbury man and a Worcester woman last Thursday at the Village Shoppes mall. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said Officer Ryan Sceviour notified the police station after he observed the male suspect peering into car windows and getting in and out […]
Aug 21 2015 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
For the 13th consecutive summer, kids with autism learned canoeing and other water sports, including wind surfing, kayaking and stand-up paddling, at a watersports camp held at Reservoir Pond in Canton. The program, offered through the Massachusetts Hospital School and sponsored by AccessSport America and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, served 50 youth ages […]
Aug 21 2015 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Editors note: The following is the sixth in a series of occasional spotlights on Canton’s town employees. This week we are proud to introduce our readers to new Canton Firefighter Kate Howarth. Last month, Kate Howarth achieved a major professional milestone when she was hired as a full-time firefighter by the Canton Fire Department. But […]
Aug 21 2015 | Posted in
Featured Content | By
Mary Ann Price
Canton-based LoJack Corporation announced last week that Edward Davis has been named to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Davis brings with him more than 35 years in law enforcement, most recently as police commissioner of the city of Boston from December 2006 until October 2013. “I am thrilled to be part of LoJack, a […]
Aug 14 2015 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
The following schedules and information can be found on the CHS Athletics website. Football: All students interested in playing football should report to Room 122 for a team meeting on Monday, August 24, at 4 p.m. Weight training and film work will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. On-field practice will take place at […]
Aug 14 2015 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen
Norman F. Powell, 95, formerly of Canton and South Yarmouth, passed away peacefully August 10 at the Charlwell House in Norwood. Born in Boston, he was raised in Roslindale and graduated from Hyde Park High. He was a proud veteran, serving in the 8th Army Air Force, 388th Bombardment Group during World War II, flying […]
Aug 14 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Carol A. Barbieri (Gordon), 79, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton and Readville, died unexpectedly Friday, August 7, 2015, following a brief illness. Carol graduated from Hyde Park High in 1952, followed by two years at Fisher Junior College. She was employed at Allied Container prior to her marriage, then obtained her real estate broker’s license, […]
Aug 14 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Lorrain J. Redquest (Riddell), 94, of Norwood, formerly of Canton, passed away August 6 at Norwood Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Lorrain loved playing softball at a young age. Lorrain and her husband lived in Canton for 60 years, where they raised their three children … Order a digital […]
Aug 14 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Egon Ramseier, 84, of Walpole, formerly of Canton, passed away August 5. Beloved husband of Catherine (Bretto). Loving father of Steve Ramseier of Hawaii. Brother of Trudy Ramseier of Switzerland. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services are private. To sign guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.
Aug 14 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Patrick A. Leary, 63, of Wakefield and Lawrence, died unexpectedly at home Thursday, July 30, 2015. Beloved son of the late John P. Leary and Mary Ronan/Carroll. Loving brother of the late Deborah Moloney. Loving uncle of Kimberly McLaughlin and her husband, Rick, of Revere. Beloved uncle of Liam Moloney of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Beloved […]
Aug 14 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen