For the second time since 2017, a group of CHS biology students, under the leadership of Ms. Rebecca Stang, made the trek to South Africa’s North West Province to take part in a two-week field research expedition in coordination with Earthwatch International. The aim of the research efforts is to study the critically endangered white […]
School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller has announced the appointment of Yeshi Gaskin Lamour as the next principal of the Luce Elementary School. Lamour will replace longtime Principal Robie Peter, who is retiring in June after a 30-plus-year career in education. A resident of Canton, Lamour has served for the past six years as principal of […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 28 edition include: * Canton WWII vet honored by French government * Photo coverage of the annual CAPE Spelling Bee * True Tales from Canton’s Past by George T. Comeau * Banner season for Canton […]
This coming Saturday, March 30, the Curry College men’s rugby team, in partnership with the Curry Men in Nursing Club, will proudly present the inaugural Maffie Memorial 7’s Tournament — a day of sport, commemoration and bonding in memory of the late Anthony Maffie. A Canton native and CHS graduate, Maffie, 22, passed away unexpectedly […]
This story originally appeared in the March 28 edition of the Canton Citizen. Follow today’s marathon at baa.org. *** The 123rd Boston Marathon is just around the corner, and eager runners have begun to taper their training while at the same time ramping up their fundraising efforts in anticipation of Patriots Day, April 15. Of […]
A few weeks ago I was invited to the Canton Senior Center to speak with the Canton Women’s Club. The invitation came at the behest of a dear friend over a year ago. As has always been my practice, I had been thinking about the subject matter for several months. My mind ran through so […]
Dear Editor: Please join us on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in the Canton Public Library’s Aldrich Room to discuss how best we can join together at town meeting to support a new pool for the town of Canton. Canton’s current town pool is old and in a constant state of disrepair. It has […]
Vernie Bostic, 85, of Canton, passed away March 17 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Trinidad, he graduated from Boys Roman Catholic High School in Trinidad. After immigrating to the United States, he resided in Mattapan before moving to Canton in 1991. He worked as a diesel mechanic for H.P. […]
Kaliope Malliaroudakis passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, in Canton. She was just shy of her 87th birthday. Kalie was a gentle, quiet lady that thought the good in everyone and she was respected by all. Those who knew Kalie loved her smile, laughter and willingness to just go along with the crowd and […]
William G. Doherty, Jr., 80, of Canton, passed away peacefully March 15, 2019, at home surrounded by his four loving daughters after bravely battling cancer for 11 months. Bill, as he was known to many, was born in Jamaica Plain to William Sr. and Mary (Kelleher) and grew up in Milton. He graduated from Milton […]
