Police announced that they have juvenile suspects in connection with a previous break-in at the Milton Hoosic Club but no suspects yet in a break-in that occurred early Saturday morning, May 21, at the Wampatuck Country Club in which a safe was taken. Police are also looking at a non-resident adult person of interest in […]
May 26 2016 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
In a series of two votes on Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board appointed Robert Panico to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Board until the next town election in April 2017. Panico was one of eight candidates who applied for the post, which was last held by Tori McClain, […]
May 26 2016 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Mike Berger
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights of the May 26 issue include: * A detailed look at substance abuse prevention efforts in Canton * Local pilot passes on his passion for flying * Two-page spread honoring deceased Canton veterans * Photo coverage of the annual Luce Fun Run Also, […]
May 26 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Green Up the Blue Hills, the annual stewardship event sponsored by the Friends of the Blue Hills, will be held on Sunday, June 5, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Ponkapoag Pond in Canton. Volunteers will enjoy music, face painting, crafts, and a scavenger hunt while helping with an essential task: pulling up invasive weeds that […]
May 26 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Canton joined the nearly 80 percent of Massachusetts communities that offer tuition-free full-day kindergarten after a clear majority of voters approved the measure at the final session of annual town meeting on Wednesday, May 11. A similar proposal, sponsored by resident Tony Braconi, was defeated a year earlier at the 2015 town meeting; however, this […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Wolff Sisters & The Last Calvary want to save the honeybees and want your help! On Saturday, May 21, the talented trio, featuring Canton natives Rebecca, Rachael and Kat Wolff, will perform a “Barn Show for the Bees” with Lula Wiles at 9 Stone Bridge Lane in Milton. The all-ages show kicks off at […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
After taking diverging paths over the first few weeks of May, both the CHS boys and girls tennis teams produced strikingly similar results across three matches last week. Not only did the two squads both go 2-1 with a loss to Foxboro and wins against Attleboro and Oliver Ames; they did so by the same […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Amanda G. Kelso, 25, of Canton, passed away at home unexpectedly. Born in Medellin, Colombia, she is a lifelong resident of Canton. She graduated from Canton High School in 2008 and attended Clark University. Beloved daughter of Janice Davidowicz and Frederick Kelso of Canton. Sister of Adriana Kelso of Canton. Funeral services private. For guestbook, […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Edward J. Dempsey, 86, of Canton, passed away May 14 at the Hellenic Nursing Home. Born and raised in Boston, he graduated from Boston Latin School where he was the captain of both the football and baseball teams. Ed went on to graduate from Boston College, where he also was a member of the baseball […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Jason A. Bisson, 40, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2016. Devoted father of Jacob Bisson of MO. Beloved son of Armand and Carol (Lindauer) Bisson of Canton. Loving brother of Melissa (Bisson) Healy and her husband, Brendan, of Canton and Nicole (Bisson) Richmond and her husband, Douglas, […]
May 20 2016 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen