Jessie L. Ring of Canton passed away on February 3, 2017. Born in New Haven, CT, she graduated from Lesley University in Cambridge before returning to Connecticut to embark on a rich and fulfilling teaching career. She and her husband relocated to Massachusetts in 1972, raising four children in Canton and serving as a strong […]
Bernard S. Redmont passed away January 23, 2017, at the Orchard Cove retirement community in Canton at the age of 98. He was preceded in death last August by his beloved wife of 76 years, Joan Redmont. A journalist, foreign correspondent, and educator, he was a man of impeccable professionalism, deep integrity, and gentle demeanor. […]
Dear Editor: While reading the responses in last week’s edition I couldn’t help but notice the use of the word ‘disgust’ in describing the character and policies of our new president. To be honest, I didn’t vote for President Trump (voted for Pat Tillman), but I couldn’t help wondering if the authors of these letters […]
Dear Editor: Many residents have contacted me about legislation that increased stipends for certain positions in the legislature and pay for the state’s judges and constitutional officers. There has been considerable inaccurate information spread about what was included in this legislation. I wish to clarify some of the finer points of this legislation that helped […]
Nearly two years after the catastrophic roof collapse at Canton’s beloved Metropolis Skating Rink, the state design wheels are finally in motion with the goal of building a new regional ice rink. The question now is where to locate the new rink, and based on Monday night’s public hearing hosted by the state Department of […]
The positives greatly outweighed the negatives for the CHS girls ice hockey team last week as the lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the postseason with a memorable 3-0 win against division foe Falmouth on Wednesday. The girls would go on to lose a close one at Hingham 2-1 on Saturday, but the arrow is […]
Save me! Moaned the little red house, … With eyes of wrinkled glass. Save me! Groaned the old floor boards, … Pegged in centuries past. So begins the poem “Goodbye Little Red House,” penned by Doris Peters as both a lament and a rallying cry for the historic David Tilden House after it was ordered […]
Canton and Stoughton police made three arrests last week in connection with three robberies in the Canton Shaw’s parking lot over the last few weeks. Two suspects were arrested by Canton police and a third was arrested by the Stoughton police. Canton detectives arrested Ihor V. Havryliv, 30, of 196 Greenbrook Drive in Stoughton and […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 16 issue include: * Photos from the annual St. John’s Father-Daughter/Someone Special Dance * Tom Gunning memorial wall project gets big assist from Patriots coach * St. John’s School news: Community Appreciation Day, Eagle Scout Project, […]
It was another history-making performance for the CHS boys swim team as the Bulldogs, led by once-in-a-generation talent Sebastian Melendez and a stellar supporting cast, set a new program mark with a second-place finish at last weekend’s Hockomock Championship meet in Milford. After going undefeated (8-0) against league opponents this season and wrapping up its […]
