Dear Editor: The Blue Hills Reservation is a 7,000-acre green oasis in an urban and suburban environment less than three miles from my house. Within those hills is the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and the Blue Hill Weather Observatory and Science Center, a National Historic Landmark — places visited by more than 200,000 residents annually. […]
The Canton Junior League Taylor Michigan team has advanced to the 2016 Massachusetts State Finals after defeating North Reading in the Section 2 Junior League championship at North Reading High School on Saturday, July 16, by a score of 17-7. The Canton team went 3-0 in the tournament and outscored their opponents 44-17. The state finals will […]
Charles S. Agnew, 88, of Canton, passed away suddenly July 17 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Brookline, he graduated from Brookline High School. Charlie served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the Atomic Veterans Association. He was a member of the Brookline Police Department for many years […]
Josephine Ann (Carlisi) Vecchio, 87, of Canton and formerly of Norwood, passed away Thursday, July 14. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Alphonsina (Catania) Carlisi. Beloved wife of the late Carmen Vecchio. Devoted mother of Frank Vecchio and his wife, Catherine, of North Attleboro, Christina Carlton and her husband, Steven, of Canton, and Nicholas Vecchio and his […]
Camille “Connie” Sette (DiRuscio), 98, of Canton, passed away July 1 at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton. Born in Quincy, she was raised in Roxbury and later went on to live in Dorchester, Mattapan, Milton, and she has lived in Canton for the last 40 years. She was homemaker who was devoted to her […]
Did you know … State wildlife officials are proposing another deer hunt in the Blue Hills over six days in November and December to cull deer from the 7,000-acre reservation. This year’s proposal would allow 117 shotgun hunters, and for the first time, 23 archery hunters during each two-day segment for a total of 420 […]
The weather was downright oppressive and the turnout was lighter than advertised. But the message still came through loud and clear as dozens of protesters made their way through Canton on Friday as part of the People Over Pipelines March — a 43-mile trek to the steps of the State House to oppose the $3 […]
After a three-year hiatus, Canton’s Prowse Farm will once again be hopping this summer with the debut of two new festivals, both promising great live music and tons of fun for all ages — all against the stunning backdrop of Great Blue Hill. The festivities commence a week from Saturday with Festival at the Farm, […]
Two Canton police officers aided Boston police last week in arresting two Boston residents — one on firearm-related charges and the other on an outstanding warrant issued in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred last August in Roxbury. The incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 21 issue include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * Photo coverage of St. Gerard’s annual Kids Camp * School Committee news: Hansen roof repairs and classroom addition * Margin Notes by […]
