Fifteen years ago, Ed Amico decided to participate in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The director of the Career Education and Community Service program and a guidance counselor at Canton High School, Amico had several reasons to get involved. “One of my family members had cancer,” he said. “I thought […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 26 edition include: * Selectmen News: Highlights from the October 24 meeting * Developer breaks ground on new Hilton Garden Inn * Town dedicates new Avril T. Elkort Veranda at Memorial Hall * Photo coverage of […]
They were the daughters, the brothers, the parents, and the soldiers themselves. They came to share their stories. Some neighbors shared heroic tales, and others told of sadness and loss. And in the voices of these people was pride and patriotism. The ideals of our nation lay bare in their hands. They carried brittle yellow […]
Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz announced the arrests of two men in connection with an armed robbery at Prestige Car Wash and Gas on Turnpike Street last week. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, and an ensuing investigation led to the arrest of Fernando Quade, 21, of Canton, and Reginald Boiteux, […]
Featuring talk by award-winning journalist Rev. Liz Walker Mind-body fitness expert Shelia Donovan, the owner of Shelia Donovan Pilates Studio, is celebrating her 15th year at the studio with a Client Appreciation Day Open House that will include free classes and a talk by Reverend Liz Walker. The open house will begin at 8 a.m. […]
During the last few seasons, playing Sharon, especially on the road, has been what CHS head football coach Dave Bohane described as a “house of horrors.” Eagle head coach Dave Morse devised a defense which at times surprised and shut down the Canton offense, most notably two years ago when the Bulldogs were driving toward […]
John J. Wieliczki Jr., 70, of Abington, passed away on October 12, 2017. John was a retired deputy assessor in the town Canton and a former member of the Abington Board of Assessors. He was an Army Vietnam veteran and an avid New England Patriots fan. Loving son of the late John and Bronia Wieliczki; […]
Paul R. MacDonald, Sr., 76, of Norwood and Largo, FL, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease on October 11, 2017. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. Paul was born in Boston and raised in Jamaica Plain. He graduated from Boston English High School and Newbury Junior College. He […]
Did you know … Canton is among nine Massachusetts school districts that will be participating in a new program to teach students social and emotional skills, including perseverance, empathy, self-awareness, and healthy decision-making. Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller, in a recent news release announcing Canton’s entrance into the exSEL Network, said, “It is essential […]
Dear Editor: We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Canton EMTs for their prompt response when we had a medical emergency on October 1. They not only took care of my husband, who had fallen, but made sure that I was okay before they left. The residents of Canton are fortunate to […]
