Jeanne M. (Scanlan) McCarthy, 87, of Dennis, formerly of Quincy, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2018. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Robert E. McCarthy. Jeanne was born to the late Michael and Grace (Thorne) Scanlan. Jeanne graduated from Girls High School in 1948 and Boston Teachers College in 1952 […]
Dec 8 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Bernard A. Stripinis, 84, of Canton, passed away suddenly November 28. Born and raised in Stoughton, he graduated from Stoughton High School and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He worked as a machine shop supervisor for Ark-Les Corp. in Stoughton for many years before retiring. He was an active member of the Canton Council […]
Dec 8 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Mary E. Oslin (Carten), 93, of Attleboro, formerly of Canton, Randolph and Dorchester, passed away at home November 28 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Dorchester, she graduated from Dorchester High School for Girls, Emmanuel College and received her master’s in social work from Boston College. She was a longtime member of […]
Dec 8 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
For Maudy Dooher, an American Thanksgiving with people gathering together to celebrate a meal with family and friends reminds her of the Christmas celebrations she grew up with in County Mayo, Ireland. “A gathering of people,” she said, “a big family meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. People putting on their best clothes and […]
Dec 7 2018 | Posted in
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Mary Ann Price
Canton voters will decide the fate of the Metropolis Skating Rink — shuttered since 2015 following a roof collapse — at a special town meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, December 12, at 7 p.m. in the Canton High School auditorium. Next week’s action could finally set the town on a definitive path toward rebuilding the […]
Dec 7 2018 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Selectmen will be looking for more information but had a positive initial reaction to the proposed formation of a Canton Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and the benefits it may offer the town. Town Planner Laura Smead and Shelly Goehring of the Mass. Housing Partnership presented the proposal to selectmen at their meeting Tuesday night. Although […]
Dec 7 2018 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Visit the Canton Historical Society during their open house on the next two Sundays in December from 1-4 p.m. and pick up a holiday gift of Canton history for a friend or family member. The Canton Historical Society, located at 1400 Washington Street, will be open to the public on the next two Sundays from […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 6 edition include: * Canton’s Tommy Mac embarks on new passion project * NAASA astronaut returns to Blue Hills following space mission * Photos from the Wampatuck holiday party, Pakeen Farm, and the Rodman Celebration […]
Dec 7 2018 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
“It was already a red-letter day for giving thanks and cash,” said Rev. Roger Peltier, minister at First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Canton. Peltier was referring to Thanksgiving Sunday on November 18, when Canton area churches came together before a crowd of more than 250 strong for the first Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held in […]
Dec 1 2018 | Posted in
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Four Canton Youth Hockey players are headed to NHL All Star weekend in January after winning the TD Bank Mini 1-on-1 tournament held last weekend at the TD Garden. Mini 1-on-1 is a youth hockey program sponsored by Bruins Academy in partnership with Massachusetts Hockey. Teams consist of three players and a goalie competing in […]