Dear Editor: Regarding Alice Brown’s letter in the June 15 Canton Citizen, as the chairman of the Canton Republican Town Committee, I appreciate her urging citizens to join this committee. I can be contacted at the phone number below. New members will find our meetings focused on the issues facing Canton primarily and on occasion […]
Dear Editor: I recently attended the State Democratic Convention as a delegate from Canton. I participated in amending the platform with regard to protection of immigrants and protection of homeowners from arbitrary foreclosures, but an attempt to solve the Israel/Palestine problem didn’t work as the chair ruled that such matters were outside the purview of […]
It’s still early in the planning process, but an informal poll of parents attending a public hearing on a new school facilities master plan favored a new grade configuration that would have pre-kindergarten through grade 4 students at each of the elementary schools; grades 5-7 at the Galvin Middle School; grade 8 students at a […]
Canton, like many other local communities, celebrated Firefighter Memorial Sunday on June 11 to honor the deceased firefighters of Canton and remember their service to the town. Canton’s ceremony was held at the Ponkapoag station in front of the newly dedicated Fireman’s Memorial. (Above) Members of the Canton Fire Department honor guard are pictured during […]
Liz Francis, the new director of the Canton Parks and Recreation Department, came to her current role after working in a variety of positions related to sports and recreation. “I always knew I enjoyed being active and playing sports. I didn’t believe that would be my career path,” Francis said. “Sometimes you have to find […]
Come and get some Canton history and a hot dog. On Sunday, July 2, from 12-3 p.m., the Canton Historical Society will host a cookout on the society’s front lawn at 1400 Washington Street. The public is invited to come and enjoy a hot dog, a drink, a Hoodsie, and a tour of the society’s […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 22 edition include: * School news: Personnel decision hits hard at CHS, ignites social media debate * Photo coverage of the 2nd annual Galvin Middle School Cultural Heritage Night * Selectman Del Vecchio discusses […]
The Canton A’s evened their record at 8-8 and are right in the thick of a playoff chase after winning three of four games in Cranberry Baseball League action last week. The A’s defeated Quincy 11-8 last week and swept Whitman on the road on Sunday, 8-0 and 6-1. In all three wins, the A’s […]
Robert A. Wood Sr., 87, of Canton, passed away June 12 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Easton and graduated from Oliver Ames High School and was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Robert was a member of the Marine Corps League and was a […]
Harold William “Bill” Moore, 90, of Canton, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, June 12, 2017. Bill is survived by his four children, Sharon Maxwell, Hal Moore, Eric Moore, and Carla Moore; four grandchildren, Chelsea, Jared, Jason, and Rachel; and his very dear friend Harriet Thompson. He was preceded in death by […]
