Dear Editor: Last Thursday, I attended the South Shore Ice Rink Feasibility Study meeting in Norwood. It is clear that Norwood is just as committed to building an ice rink as Canton is to rebuilding Ponky. We must demonstrate to the Department of Conservation and Recreation our dedication to the sport and the urgent need […]
After being briefed last week on some unexpected water seepage problems at Reservoir Pond Dam, the Board of Selectmen found the situation serious enough to lower the level of the dam until repairs can be made. According to Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall, the problems were recently discovered by the town’s consulting engineers, Stephens Associates. While […]
Feb 24 2017 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
A four-way race for two selectmen’s seats and a two-person battle for a Planning Board vacancy will be the main attractions in this year’s annual town election, set for Tuesday, April 4. With the deadline for returning nomination papers having come and gone last week, the field is now officially set as 15 candidates will […]
For the second time in as many seasons, CHS swimmer Sebastian Melendez is a two-event state champion after setting new personal bests in both the 200- and 100-meter freestyle at last weekend’s MIAA Division 2 Swimming & Diving Championships held at Boston University.
Feb 24 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
It’s two weeks after her hometown New England Patriots completed the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, and Canton’s Alyssa Crane still has to pinch herself to be sure it was real. After all, never in her wildest dreams could she have envisioned the season playing out the way that it did — her first […]
Feb 24 2017 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 23 issue include: * 2017 Financial Fitness Guide, featuring advice on tips from local financial services professionals * Black History Month celebration hosted by Canton Families Embracing Diversity * Photos from the annual Hansen Flashback event […]
Feb 24 2017 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen
In response to cuts in the Massachusetts state budget by Governor Charlie Baker, Mass Audubon has found it necessary to reduce services and personnel at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum in Milton. Effective the weekend of February 18-19, free education programs will no longer be offered and the restroom in the north parking lot will […]
Feb 17 2017 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
The Hanningtons 75 AAA senior softball team, sponsored by Canton Attorney Glen Hannington and managed by Canton Citizen columnist Joe DeFelice, won the International Senior Softball Association’s (ISSA) World Tournament of Champions held during the weekend of January 27-29 in Tampa, Florida. There were 135 teams competing for championship rings. It was the largest ISSA […]
Feb 17 2017 | Posted in
Sports | By
Joe DeFelice
Annabelle Rose Kennedy, of Norwood, passed away peacefully February 10 in the arms of her parents, Kristen and Seamus Kennedy, at 12 weeks old surrounded by her big sister, Hannah Kennedy. Cherished granddaughter of Brian and Kathleen Conroy of Canton and Padraig and Una Kennedy of Kilcoole, Ireland. Great-granddaughter of Teresa Conroy of Norwood. Niece […]
Feb 17 2017 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Teresa M. Crean (Duguay), 66, of Canton, passed away suddenly at home February 8. Born in Brockton, she was raised in Canton, graduated from Canton High School, and was a lifelong resident of the town. She worked as an international sales coordinator for Analog Devices in Dedham for over 30 years. Terry loved to dance, […]
Feb 17 2017 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen