Karen Ann McNamara, 52, died unexpected April 3, 2020, at her home in Bar Harbor. She was born August 28, 1967, in Boston, the daughter of Arthur Donald and Norah Christina (Brennan) McNamara. She graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1985, University of New Hampshire Animal Science Pre Med (Minor/Wildlife Biology), Class of 1992, […]
Priscilla A. (Williams) Espenhain, of Canton, passed away on March 31. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Espenhain and dear mother of Eric C. of Harwich, Gary T. and his wife, Kristen, of Plainville, and Craig R. and his wife, Christine, of Canton. Dear sister of Diana Martin and her husband, Gilbert, of Westfield. […]
James Kingston Beith, Jr., 70, of Attleboro, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 20, 2020. He was the devoted husband of Linda (Lapierre) Beith of Attleboro. Born July 20, 1949, in Brookline, Jim was the eldest son of the late James K., Sr. and Eleanor (Peterson) Beith, […]
In the hours before and after performing surgery, Sue Harrington makes masks. A veterinarian at Randolph Animal Hospital, Harrington knows how important proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is for healthcare workers — and how problematic it is that hospitals around the country are already running low during this time of crisis. Harrington knew how she […]
In a two-hour remote meeting Tuesday night, the Canton Board of Selectmen agreed to postpone the town election from Tuesday, April 7, to Tuesday, June 16, and move the first night of annual town meeting from Monday, May 11, to Monday, June 22. The second session of ATM would be held on Wednesday, June 24. […]
Paul Phalan captured the above photo of an eerily quiet downtown Canton last Friday as residents adhere to the statewide “stay at home” advisory issued by the Department of Public Health in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Have a photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen for publishing consideration. Be sure to include your name and […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2020 winter all-star selections. See this week’s print edition for our annual winter sports wrap-up featuring team photos and season recaps. Boys MVP Johnny Hagan (Hockey) A senior captain and this year’s Hockomock MVP winner, Hagan forever etched his name among the Canton hockey legends with a […]
Although classrooms have been devoid of students since March 13, learning has continued in the Canton Public Schools over the past few weeks, thanks to a massive effort of Chromebook distribution, online learning, and email communication from teachers and staff to students. School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller and members of the School Committee, meeting remotely […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 2 edition include: * Local ER doctor offers insights, advice for handling COVID-19 pandemic * Pleasant Street’s historic ‘Liberty’ oak tree cut down * Canton Citizen’s Annual Winter Sports Wrap-Up, featuring team photos and season […]
John Joseph Mitchell Jr., 78, of Canton, died suddenly on March 28. Beloved husband of 51 years of Lorraine (Brophey) Mitchell, and son of the late John and Margaret Mitchell, Irish immigrants from Galway and Clare, respectively. Devoted father of Christopher Mitchell and wife, Susan, of Needham, Erin Guadagno and husband, Alex, of Westwood, and […]
