Boys Co-MVP Alec Ragusa (Football) A tape of the Thanksgiving Day game is all you need to know about senior Alec Ragusa, an All-Hockomock selection as a linebacker. A two-way force for the Bulldogs all season long, Ragusa dominated the game on both sides of the ball, gaining 111 yards and rushing for a score […]
The Canton High boys varsity ice hockey team opened its season with a bang last weekend, capturing the Jim Gormley Cup championship for a third consecutive season. Held at Gallo Ice Arena in Bourne, the annual regular season tournament honors longtime educator and coach Jim Gormley, who served for many years as an MIAA playoff […]
Keith W. Burger, 65, of Mansfield, passed away December 12 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he graduated from Dumont High School in New Jersey and Newark College of Engineering. He worked as an electrical engineer for FM Global, Motorola and General Dynamics. He has lived in Mansfield for the last 28 […]
Danielle M. Sainsbury, 28, formerly of Canton, of Fairfax, VA, passed away unexpectedly December 6. Born in Stoughton, she was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 2007, where she was a member of the cheerleading team. She lived in Brighton before moving to Virginia. She previously worked at P.F. Changs […]
Rocco F. Meninno, 81, of Clinton, formerly of Canton, died peacefully December 5, 2017. Rocco worked for Raytheon in manufacturing for over 25 years. Son of the late Rocco and Rose Meninno. Father of Mark Meninno of Clinton, Debbie Wetmore of Clinton, Keith Meninno of Clinton, and Scott Meninno of Freetown. Former husband of the […]
At 13, I stopped posing for Christmas cards. I finally felt too old to dress up in red and green and stand with my dog on the front steps for a photograph that would be placed on a bookshelf or a mantelpiece or a stack on the kitchen counter in the home of someone too […]
The close-knit Canton hockey community embarks on a new winter season with a giant-sized hole in their hearts following the unexpected passing of “Smokin Joe” Donnelly on November 29 at the age of 69. A longtime Canton resident and a former coach and past president of Canton Youth Hockey, Donnelly was best known around these […]
Christmas tree season is now in full swing at Canton’s Pakeen Farm, a family-owned farm located on Elm Street. While its “choose and cut” fields are closed until next year, Pakeen still has a wide selection of freshly cut Fraser and Balsam fir trees. The farm also sells wreaths, roping, and holiday decorations as well […]
Residents report stolen packages to police Due to the rise in online purchasing, many local communities have seen an increase in thefts of packages at front doors and on porches. Canton police have received several such calls this week. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty suggested that residents request that the packages be delivered to an […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 14 edition include: * Ex-Senator Joyce indicted on corruption charges * Recap of the December 12 Board of Selectmen’s meeting * Restaurateur Dave Foley receives prestigious AMVETS Pilgrim Award * Galvin Middle School term 1 honor roll * Photos […]
