Dear Editor: On August 9, our Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to oppose a resolution submitted by the “No Canton Gas Pipeline” group that objects to the controversial Access Northeast project — a $3 billion proposed expansion of the Algonquin Gas Transmission system that would add five miles of new gas pipeline in Canton. Did […]
Drop off your clean, gently used children’s Halloween costumes at Pratt Realtors between Saturday, September 24, and Saturday, October 8, and pick up a new-to-you costume between Sunday, October 9, and Sunday, October 23. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-perishable […]
Convicted Canton murderer Rod Matthews will remain behind bars for at least the next five years after the state parole board rejected his latest bid for release, marking the third time since 2001 that he has been denied a request for parole. In its decision, handed down earlier this week, the board determined that Matthews, […]
The following is in response to a letter that appeared in last week’s Canton Citizen. Dear Editor: Why does the town hate the Canton River? The official name of that body of water is the East Branch of the Neponset River. I have a copy of the earliest map of what is now Canton and […]
Everyone came up a winner as the 12th annual Reebok Canton Road Race drew nearly 700 runners from all over the Greater Boston area Sunday morning, September 25. The race was held at Reebok headquarters on a sunny, slightly windy, 50-degree day and was hosted by the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI). CABI […]
Monday, August 15, started as any other summer day for Alaina Goodwin. The 17-year-old was enjoying the last weeks of summer before returning to Canton High School to start her senior year with her twin sister, Darria. On that day, the family planned to go to the beach and everyone was getting ready when Alaina […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 29 edition include: * Coverage of the annual Reebok Canton Road Race, including photos and race results * Latest zoning news – Dedham Street neighbors question plans for new church * CHS sports recaps: Volleyball team dominates, injured football […]
It was an up-and-down second week for the Canton High varsity field hockey team as the lady Bulldogs followed up a pair of close losses with a convincing home win over Davenport Division newcomer North Attleboro on Friday afternoon. Canton’s 3-0 victory against the Red Rocketeers was its second of the young season and moved the […]
David C. Henry, 92, of Canton passed away peacefully on September 19, 2016. He is survived by his true love of over 68 years, Grace F. (Whooley). Dave was the son of the late Helen (Ford) Henry and David C. Henry. He was the loving brother of the late John Henry (Marjorie) and James Henry […]
Mary T. McDonald (Burton), 65, of Bourne, formerly of Stoughton, passed away September 16 at home surrounded by her loving family after a three-year, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Boston, she graduated from Whitman Hanson High School, Class of 1969, and received her associate’s degree from Fisher College. She has lived in Bourne for […]
