Kayla Hoffman’s love of animals and desire to help a friend in Puerto Rico have been supported by the kindness of the Canton community. Hoffman has spent the last few months helping the efforts of her good friend on the island, a woman who rescues dogs and took in many strays and abandoned canines after Hurricane […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 7 edition include: * “Honor Village,” the latest installment of True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * Coverage of the Canton Garden Club’s Holiday House Tour * JFK Elementary ‘Snow Ball’ photos by […]
Emblazoned on the back of the Ford truck rattling through Canton Center is a bumper sticker that reads “Support Our Troops.” And in Canton, we are most fortunate to have a veterans agent who has worked for years to raise the status of our troops such that it is a no-brainer when it comes to […]
State legislators, Boston University graduate students, and local business representatives were among visitors from around the greater Boston area to attend an open house at Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Canton on November 15. They had the chance to tour the campus, which is celebrating Clarke’s 150th anniversary this year, and to observe […]
Jacob Apprille, a first grade student at the Kennedy Elementary School, has a variety of interests. “He’s funny and spirited and artistic,” said his mother, Michele Slobin Apprille. “He loves school. He’s obsessed with cooking. He’s a really good artist. We have his toys everywhere. He loves sports. Until recently Jacob was learning how to […]
Visit the Canton Historical Society during their open house on the next three Sundays in December from 1-4 p.m. and pick up a holiday gift of Canton history for a friend or family member. Items available for purchase include limited edition lithographs of the Canton Viaduct, old maps of the town, several books by local […]
The long-awaited school renovation project at Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton took a critical step forward on November 13, announced Superintendent James Quaglia. As of that date, all of the school’s nine district towns, including Canton
Gail E. Linehan (Hester), 81, of Canton, died November 25, 2017, peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family. Gail was an active parishioner of St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton. She was a member of the Canton Garden Club and St. Gerard’s Altar Guild and St. Gerard’s Care and Share. Gail was also an […]
John L. “Jack” Larson, 75, of Canton, passed away November 22 at Norwood Hospital after a long illness. Born and raised in Jamestown, NY, he attended Jamestown High School and served in the United States Navy. Jack has been a resident of Canton for the last 34 years and worked as a salesman for Poirier […]
Marie V. Pacella, 91, of Fairhaven, formerly of Canton, died November 20, 2017. Marie was born in Dorchester and attended St. Gregory’s grammar and high school. She was a devoted parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton and was a member of the Canton Catholic Women’s Club and the Canton Garden Club. Beloved […]
