Eleanor A. “Ellie” Gottwald (Neas), 88, of Lakeville and Safety Harbor, FL, formerly of Canton, passed away January 25 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Boston, she was raised in Hyde Park and graduated from St. Gregory’s High School in Dorchester. Ellie loved spending time with her family, and her 14 grandchildren […]
Cheryl A. Rintala (Morrison), 54, of Norton, formerly of Sharon, passed away January 21 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Norwood, she was raised in Sharon and graduated from Southeastern Regional High School in Easton. She worked as a school crossing guard for the town of Sharon for many years. Cheryl was also previously a coach […]
By Selectman Thomas Theodore I grew up in Canton, and the Canton Reservoir Pond has been so commonplace in our town that for as long as I can remember, it’s just been “the Rez.” The Rez has a place in some of my fondest memories. As a kid, in the winter I would put on […]
“Should I co-sign a loan for a family member or friend?” is a question bankers hear all the time. It’s a common request and you may choose to co-sign. But before agreeing, you need to be absolutely clear about the risks you’re taking when you co-sign. Here’s the reality: Let’s say that the person asking […]
A total renovation of the town pool on Bolivar Street, projected to cost $4.6 million and requiring approval of a debt-exclusion override, is the most visible impact for taxpayers among the items up for consideration at the upcoming 2019 annual town meeting. Selectmen released the 40-article warrant last week, with the first session of ATM […]
It was a perfect week on the scoreboard for the Bulldogs’ powerhouse hockey programs as both CHS varsity teams combined to go 4-0 against four tough opponents, all with winning records. The girls team bounced back from a three-game winless stretch to notch impressive victories against Dedham and Norwood, while the boys team ran its […]
The John F. Kennedy Elementary School fifth graders presented Peter Pan, Jr. on Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, in the CHS auditorium. Peter Pan Jr. Cast Peter – Riley Swearingen; Tinkerbell – Kate Norwood; Wendy – Soraya Azar; John – Robbie Dickson; Michael – Patrick Maguire; Hook – Henry Cohen; Smee – Declan […]
A 17-year-old juvenile is facing criminal charges for allegedly breaking into a motor vehicle in the Shaw’s parking lot on the afternoon of Friday, January 25. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said the incident was witnessed by Detective Rob Quirk, who had been patrolling the area after receiving a report of a car break in […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 31 edition include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past by local historian George T. Comeau * Seth Dichard Golf Schools partner with Canton Ice House * Photo coverage of the JFK production of Peter Pan […]
Can a house have a gender? Are there feminine lines to some houses and in others masculine elements that give the observer the sense that a house has the grace of a lady or the demeanor of a gentleman? There is a term for beautiful old Victorian Style homes that describes them perfectly: painted ladies. […]
