Charles J. Mellen Jr. of Boston died Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was 72 years old. Charles was the beloved son of the late Charles J. Mellen Sr. and Virginia Mellen (Barretto). Loving brother of Peter M. Mellen of Quincy and Jean M. Alves of Plymouth. Beloved nephew of Ida Guinta of NH. He is […]
After a nearly six-year wait, the much beloved Metropolis Skating Rink on Route 138 reopened to local youth hockey groups on Tuesday, November 24. The state-owned and town-operated rink, affectionately known as “Ponky,” has been fully renovated and will serve as the home rink this winter for the defending champion CHS boys and girls ice […]
“Americans are not a narrow tribe,” wrote Herman Melville. “Our blood is as the flood of the Amazon, made up of a thousand noble currents all pouring into one.” We are a nation of immigrants and throughout Canton’s history there have been countless stories that share the tale of coming to America. There is a […]
“Caveat emptor” is Latin for “Let the buyer beware.” Which means buyers needed to beware thousands of years ago and buyers still need to beware today, especially when shopping online. Because some things online are changing … for the worse. One example: It is now abundantly clear that online reviews have been corrupted to such […]
The Select Board gave the go-ahead to Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall to begin preparing bids for a new trash contract and join with other communities on a shared recycling contract that could possibly lead to cost savings for the town. Aspinwall told the board at its meeting on November 24 that its current contract with […]
In separate incidents last week, Canton police arrested two individuals and charged them with various assault offenses. The first call came in around 2 p.m. on Monday, November 23, and involved a fight between two men in the woods near the I-95/Dedham Street construction site. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said the suspect, identified as Harold […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 3 edition include: * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Zeppa’s Story (click here for excerpt) * Local residents and businesses rally around Canton Food Pantry * Photos from Winterlights at the Bradley Estate * […]
Helena C. Lauro (Giardino), 97, of Canton, passed away December 1 at Orchard Cove Community in Canton. Born and raised in Dorchester, she attended Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Boston Clerical School and Northeastern University. She worked as an accountant for Rustcraft Greeting Card Company for many years before retiring. She has lived in Canton […]
Marie R. Daley, 93, of Hobe Sound, FL, formerly of Westwood, died November 28, 2020, at Ellis Nursing Center in Norwood. Born in Boston, Marie lived in West Roxbury with her late parents, Vincent and Rose Rossi. Marie then married the late Richard F. Daley for 54 years. They lived in Westwood (Islington) for 48 […]
George R. Shanks, 73, of Canton, formerly of Hyde Park, died peacefully at home on November 26, 2020, after a battle with cancer. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy; a retired civil engineer who worked on projects across Massachusetts, including Boston’s Big Dig; a member of the American Legion; and a member of […]
