Dear Editor: The family of Charles “Chuck” Leary, Jr. would like to thank our family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers for their love and support during our difficult time. Our special thanks go out to the following town departments who went above and beyond to make his final goodbye a memorable one: Canton Police Department, Canton […]
Dear Editor: In response to Man About Canton’s January 28 commentary on meeting attendance by the Planning Board (Canton planners not showing up), I submit the following suggestions: Change the term of office from five years to three and change the makeup of the board to three members elected and two appointed by the Board […]
Did you know … As most of us know by now, in what can only be called tragic, freak accidents, two Cantonites both died during last week’s snowstorm. Kaleigh Kenyon, age 6, an adorable, red-headed kindergarten student at the Luce School, and Tommy Gunning, age 48, a husband and father of three sons who was […]
The Dean S. Luce Elementary School fourth and fifth graders proudly presented The Wizard of Oz, based on the novel by L. Frank Baum and the classic 1939 film, on Saturday, February 6, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Canton Citizen for more play photos by Michelle Stark. Play Cast Toto – Ruairi Ritson; […]
The close-knit town of Canton remains in a state of shock and mourning following the tragic deaths of two residents who were struck by falling tree limbs on Friday. The two victims, 6-year-old Kaleigh Kenyon and 48-year-old Tom Gunning, were both critically injured in their back yards and died just hours apart at neighboring Boston […]
A longstanding graduation apparel tradition at Canton High School may soon be getting a modern update as school leaders mull a potential move to single-color gowns for the entire senior class. The proposed change, put forward by CHS Principal Derek Folan in consultation with the school’s department coordinators and student council, would end the past […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Special features in the February 11 issue include: * Canton Citizen’s Valentine Couple of 2016 * True Tales from Canton’s Past — biweekly history column by local historian George Comeau * Talking to Children About Death and Dying — […]
The idea behind saving the buildings at the Paul Revere and Sons property began back in 2008 when Attorney Paul Schneiders, representing the Napleton Company, stood before the Canton Historical Commission and sought a demolition request for the historic structures. It was unthinkable that such nationally significant mill buildings with a lineage that connected directly […]
The close-knit town of Canton remains in a state of shock and mourning following the tragic deaths of two residents who were struck by falling tree limbs on Friday. The two victims, 6-year-old Kaleigh Kenyon and 48-year-old Tom Gunning, were both critically injured in their back yards and died just hours apart at neighboring Boston […]
A six-year-old Canton girl who was struck by a tree limb earlier today has died, according to multiple news reports. The girl, identified as Kaleigh Kenyon, was reportedly playing in her backyard on Indian Lane when the tree limb struck her. A neighbor was performing CPR on her when first responders arrived shortly after 2 […]
