An energetic base of nearly 370 voters at Monday’s opening session of annual town meeting approved major renovations to the Bolivar Pool facility, endorsed a ban on thin-film, single-use plastic bags at retail establishments, and okayed a Special Tax Agreement (STA) for Spear Street Capital, the new owners of the former Reebok headquarters off Royall […]
Canton resident and two-time cancer survivor Maureen “Mo” O’Brien was proud to report that she raised over $7,800 from her “Mo’s Mates Blue Ribbon Walk” held last month at Pope John Paul II Park in Dorchester. The event drew more than 40 participants with all proceeds going to the Boston University chapter of Camp Kesem, […]
Two residents were displaced, but no injuries were reported following a two-alarm fire at a home on Shepard Way last Tuesday, May 7. Fire Chief Charles Doody said the home sustained significant fire, water, and smoke damage estimated at $250,000 and remains uninhabitable. The cause of the fire has been ruled accidental. The two residents, […]
On Sunday, May 19, Betsy’s Barbershop in Canton will host its fourth annual Cuts 4 Cancer event to help support cancer patients and their families through the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. For a donation of $25 or more, guests can receive a haircut and a free t-shirt. (Regular haircuts are an option — you don’t need […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 16 edition include: * Recap of the May 13 annual town meeting (town pool, plastic bag reduction, Spear Street tax agreement, medical zoning and more) * Fearless 5th grader to have head shaved in support of […]
William J. Brown, 60, of Canton, passed away May 13 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1976, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Bill worked for United Airlines at Logan Airport for many years in […]
Edna A. Eames (Rackham) of Canton passed away May 11 at the Blue Hill Alzheimer’s Care Center. Born and raised in London, England, she came to the United States at the age of 19. She has lived in Brockton for the last 14 years and previously lived in Canton for over 55 years. She worked […]
On Saturday, April 27, Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton held its inaugural Bob Dietenhofer Jr. “Blessing of the Bikes” event in memory of the late Bob Dietenhofer — a good friend, valued employee, and avid motorcycle enthusiast who passed away in 2017. The ceremony included a singing of God Bless America and a blessing of […]
The Canton Board of Health is pleased to announce the return of the Summer Fun and Safety Fair — and this year’s edition might possibly be the best one yet! There will be many of the regular fun activities that attendees have come to expect plus a few new surprises as well. Free and open […]
Every point mattered in the CHS boys track team’s 68-67 win over Sharon last week at home — the first time the Bulldogs have beaten the Eagles in the last 14 seasons. The girls team also had a good showing, falling to Sharon by single digits, 72-64. Head coach Anna Amico said the meet featured […]
