Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 26 edition include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past: An immigrant success story * Profile on new School Committee member Nichola Gallagher * Upcoming events: Foley’s Backstreet 5K, Potters Place Show & Sale, Thacher Montessori guest speaker and […]
After a slow start to the 2018 season against some of the toughest opponents in the Hockomock League, both Canton High tennis teams managed to break into the win column over the past week with matching 4-1 victories over Davenport foe Milford. The girls notched their win at home last Friday while the boys won […]
By Nancy Fyler, Neponset River Watershed Association During one of the heavy rain events this past March, a number of residential properties along Dedham Street in Canton (between Maplecroft and Cedarcrest roads) became flooded. And while it’s not unusual for flooding to occur due to intense rainstorms, this particular flood event, and the associated costs, […]
A display of quilts by a local artist, an annual arts festival, and an art museum that houses a wide range of works are all part of campus life at Massasoit Community College in Canton. The college houses both the James C. Akillian Gallery and the Milton Art Museum (MAM). The two art centers are […]
Suvarcha Madan, president of ComforCare Home Care in Canton, has been named Minority Small Business Owner of the Year for Massachusetts by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Madan is among a select group of Bay State entrepreneurs who are being honored this year in celebration of National Small Business Week (April 29 to May 5). […]
The third annual Festival at the Farm, presented by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, will return to Prowse Farm in Canton September 15-16. Early Bird tickets went on sale beginning last Thursday at festivalatthefarm.com. Produced by Six Chair Productions, Festival at the Farm is a one-of-a-kind event bringing all ages together for live music, local […]
Despite opening the season with three consecutive losses, CHS head varsity baseball coach Greg Digirolamo believes his team is light years ahead of last year’s young squad. Even with the 0-3 start, Digirolamo believes his team has the potential to improve upon last season’s 6-12 record and possibly make the state tournament if they can […]
Richard E. Chambers, 86, of Canton, Bourne, and Needham died on Sunday, April 15, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke two days earlier. Mr. Chambers attended Everett High School, Chauncy Hall Preparatory School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering. After serving in Japan as a […]
Natalie J. (White) Brooks, 87, of Needham, formerly of Canton, passed away at Wingate in Needham on April 12 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Thomas J. Brooks, Sr. Born in East Boston, she attended Boston Public Schools. Natalie worked for New England Telephone for many […]
Gerald M. Galligan, 93, a resident of Canton for 64 years, died April 11, 2018 at Norwood Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret A. (Gubbins) Galligan, to whom he was happily married for 63 years, who together raised four sons and two daughters. Mr. Galligan was born in Cambridge on July 4, […]
