The Canton High girls ice hockey team’s magical 2017-18 season came to an end last weekend on the TD Garden ice as the No. 2 lady Bulldogs fell to No. 1 Wellesley 1-0 in the Division 2 state finals. See this week’s Canton Citizen for a complete recap and more photos courtesy of Mike Tureski […]
Mar 24 2018 | Posted in
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Karen T. O’Brien (Traut), 69, of Canton, passed away March 14 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norwood, she was raised in Sharon and graduated from Sharon High School. She worked as an inspector for Spears Associates in Norwood for many years. She was a nature enthusiast and enjoyed birdwatching and was a member […]
Mar 24 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Beatrice F. Wentworth (Cleary), 95, of Canton, passed away March 13 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Boston, she attended Catholic schools in Worcester. She lived in Canton for many years, where she worked as a supervisor for Draper Brothers. Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed traveling, animals and flowers. Beloved wife […]
Mar 24 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: Our entire family was quite heated with the attack on CHS Principal Derek Folan in the paper last week, about his alleged political motives behind the planned student walkout. This reader clearly does not have teenage children! We are Second Amendment supporters and student supporters! Yes, you can be both! Thank you to the school […]
Editor’s note: The following letter was written in response to an email to parents from CHS Principal Derek Folan concerning yesterday’s National Student Walkout and is being printed at the request of the author. Dear Principal Folan: While what happened in Parkland of course was tragic, it is a well-known fact that it could have […]
Did you know … The Canton Lions Club will hold its 41st annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 25 (Palm Sunday), from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Canton American Legion Post 24, 950 Washington Street, behind Canton High School. Tickets are only $5 per person with a maximum of $15 per family. Proceeds […]
The Canton Finance Committee, along with Finance Director Jim Murgia, appear poised to help the School Department alleviate a serious budget deficit impacting this year and next through a combination of reserve fund transfers, use of the town’s special education stabilization account, and a recommended increase in the school budget cap. The solution as discussed […]
Mar 24 2018 | Posted in
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Schools | By
Mike Berger
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 22 edition include: * Full coverage of the CHS girls hockey state championship game between Canton and Wellesley * Preview of the selectmen’s race, including comparison of candidates’ views on key town issues * Photo coverage of CHS production […]
Mar 24 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday pledged support to the various town historical groups that are applying for a $100,000 Massachusetts Preservation grant to aid in repairs to the historic David Tilden House located on the grounds of Pequitside Farm on Pleasant Street. The house was first built in the first quarter of the 18th […]
Mar 23 2018 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton High School Drama Club dazzled audiences with their recent musical production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast last weekend in the CHS auditorium. Performances included an ASL interpreted show on Saturday night and a Sunday matinee featuring a post-show character meet-and-greet. Play Cast Belle – Kayla Fitzgerald; Beast – Jack Chambers; Maurice – […]
Mar 23 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen