Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 23 issue include: * 2017 Financial Fitness Guide, featuring advice on tips from local financial services professionals * Black History Month celebration hosted by Canton Families Embracing Diversity * Photos from the annual Hansen Flashback event […]
In response to cuts in the Massachusetts state budget by Governor Charlie Baker, Mass Audubon has found it necessary to reduce services and personnel at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum in Milton. Effective the weekend of February 18-19, free education programs will no longer be offered and the restroom in the north parking lot will […]
The Hanningtons 75 AAA senior softball team, sponsored by Canton Attorney Glen Hannington and managed by Canton Citizen columnist Joe DeFelice, won the International Senior Softball Association’s (ISSA) World Tournament of Champions held during the weekend of January 27-29 in Tampa, Florida. There were 135 teams competing for championship rings. It was the largest ISSA […]
Annabelle Rose Kennedy, of Norwood, passed away peacefully February 10 in the arms of her parents, Kristen and Seamus Kennedy, at 12 weeks old surrounded by her big sister, Hannah Kennedy. Cherished granddaughter of Brian and Kathleen Conroy of Canton and Padraig and Una Kennedy of Kilcoole, Ireland. Great-granddaughter of Teresa Conroy of Norwood. Niece […]
Teresa M. Crean (Duguay), 66, of Canton, passed away suddenly at home February 8. Born in Brockton, she was raised in Canton, graduated from Canton High School, and was a lifelong resident of the town. She worked as an international sales coordinator for Analog Devices in Dedham for over 30 years. Terry loved to dance, […]
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 […]
