Dorothy Gillon Collins, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, after a short illness. Born in Lynn, Mass., she was the daughter of John and Mary Evelyn (White) Gillon. She graduated from Ste. Chretienne Academy in Salem and went on to work with children at the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton (now the […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 24 edition include: * Superintendent announces choice for middle school principal * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * Flag project aims to show support for LGBT community * Athlete of the Week […]
On Sunday, May 20, Betsy’s Barbershop in Canton will host its third annual Buzz-Off to help raise money for cancer research and support the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. People are being asked to donate $20 or more to receive a buzz-cut and free t-shirt. The Main Course will be grilling up burgers and dogs, and DJ […]
Long overdue for a win after a string of tough-luck losses, the Canton High boys lacrosse team made their own good fortune on Monday with a hard-fought, 11-10 overtime victory over nonleague Scituate at Memorial Field. The thrilling win — capped off by a Griffin Roach goal that was perfectly executed after a timeout — […]
Stacey L. Kiernan, 41, passed away May 10 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norwood, she was raised in Canton and attended Canton High School and received her nursing degree from Massasoit Community College. She worked as a registered nurse for Wingate at Sharon for several years. Beloved wife of Kirk Landrigan. […]
Howard V. Morrissey, 89, of Canton, went to his eternal reward May 9. Born in Newburgh, NY, he was raised in Otisville, NY, and graduated from Immaculata in Manhattan and St. Michael’s College in Vermont and was an Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the World War II Victory Medal. He […]
Portia M. Gecewicz, 60, of Kingston, formerly of Canton, passed away May 9 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Portia loved her significant other, Gary D. Woodworth of Kingston. She is the beloved sister of her eldest brother and godfather, James J. Gecewicz and his wife, Karen, of Fairhope, AL. Portia was aunt […]
Did you know … Betsy’s Barbershop at 789 Washington Street will hold its third annual Buzz-Off, a fundraiser for the Joe Andruzzi (Up)Beat Cancer Foundation, on Sunday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of the proceeds, including tips, will go to the Andruzzi Foundation. This year, the Broccoli Brothers Band will play […]
The group behind a proposed substance abuse detoxification facility on Turnpike Street will now try its luck in court after failing to convince the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals of its right to operate within a business zone. In a unanimous vote issued last Thursday, the ZBA elected not to overturn a prior ruling by […]
While Monday’s opening session of town meeting saw continued progress being made on a number of public projects with the help of Community Preservation Act funds, the news about renovating the damaged Metropolis Skating Rink was, according to Selectmen Chairman John Connolly, “disheartening.” Selectmen had hoped to bring a consultant’s report to town meeting outlining […]
