William C. “Teddy” Theodore, 88, of Canton, passed away November 5 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. Born and raised in Dedham, he attended Dedham Public Schools and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Canton with his wife, Kitty, in 1957 and started his own businesses, the Andrew Square […]
Nov 21 2019 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
On a recent Saturday afternoon, the main courtyard at Canton High School was treated to a makeover courtesy of the CHS Community Service Club. The project was the vision of club president Amy Hylen in collaboration with fellow members Alex Lopez and Warda Ahmed. Hylen wanted to start the year off bold and show just […]
Nov 16 2019 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Did you know … The town of Canton plans to renovate the town-owned Earl Newhouse Waterfront at Reservoir pond. According to a recent article in the Canton Citizen, Conservation Agent Regen Milani, working in collaboration with Town Planner Laura Smead, has estimated the project cost to be slightly north of $400,000. The town plans to seek 50 percent of the funding […]
The Board of Selectmen is reviewing a change in the master agreement with Canton Holdings LLC to allow a separate developer to construct the 60 age-restricted rental units that had been previously approved for the Paul Revere Heritage Site. Of the 60 units, 15 will be earmarked as moderate-income units. Scott Weymouth of Arista Development […]
Nov 15 2019 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Three residents and two pets were able to escape unharmed from a house fire on Weathervane Road in the early morning hours on Monday, November 11. Fire Chief Charles Doody said the home had working smoke alarms and the residents were alerted to the fire by the sound of crackling in the walls. As many […]
Nov 15 2019 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
When Audrey Sibailly and Gui N’Guilly brought their firstborn child, Donny, home to Canton in September, they were as excited an any new parents would be. Donny is not a newborn, however. The couple was thrilled that Donny, who will celebrate his first birthday on February 13, was joining them at home after spending more […]
Nov 15 2019 | Posted in
Features | By
Mary Ann Price
Augustus Hemenway Jr. stepped from his electric car as his driver waited patiently. Walking up Washington Street in the shadow of Memorial Hall, Hemenway surveyed the two houses he had only recently purchased. The houses were quite old and sat on a small hill at the intersection of Sherman and Washington streets. It was here […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 14 edition include: * Board of Selectmen and School Committee recaps * Moe Strong: Local gym holds successful breast cancer fundraiser * True Tales from Canton’s Past by George T. Comeau * Photos from the […]
Nov 15 2019 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen
Update: With a hard-fought win on Wednesday over unbeaten Minnechaug, the Canton High volleyball team punched its ticket to the Division 2 state finals for the first time in program history. The lady Bulldogs were due to take on north champion Danvers Saturday, November 16, at Worcester State University. *** After a number of near-misses […]
Nov 15 2019 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
A robot that greets guests at the door and a chance to learn about making a computer are all part of the fun and games planned for the upcoming Bank of Canton Technology Gala at the Canton Public Library. The Friends of the Library invite adults ages 21 and over to “come play” with them at […]
Nov 15 2019 | Posted in
News | By
Mary Ann Price