A pair of mute swans engage in a courtship ritual during a recent winter swim on Canton’s Forge Pond. (Cynthia Rosina photo) Have a nature photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com to be considered for publication in print or online.
The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” a new regular series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. The series will run weekly throughout Black History Month and continue monthly for the remainder of 2021. As someone who was born in Nigeria, raised […]
Alice G. DiStasio (Richardson), 90, of Canton, passed away February 4 at the Hellenic Nursing Home. Born in Boston, she was raised in Hyde Park and graduated from Hyde Park High School. Alice lived in Canton for 50 years and worked as a senior assistant tech serv at the Canton Public Library for 10 years […]
John A. Finnigan, Jr. (Jack), 79, of Canton and New Port Richey, FL, passed away February 3, 2021. Jack was a veteran serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Boston College and was a member of the American Legion, the Canton Town Club, and the Knights of Columbus #2095. […]
With its application completed and accepted, the Canton Public Schools is moving forward with a COVID-19 pool testing program offered by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Department of Public Health. Although absent from the February 4 School Committee meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller made the announcement through a report […]
Ernest J. Bianco Jr., 75, of Whitman, died Sunday, January 31, 2021. Ernest enjoyed antique cars and was a member of Reedy’s Archery Club in Middleton and the Silver Lake Auto Club. Devoted husband of Annemarie K. Bianco of Whitman. Loving father of Paul Mizzilli and his wife, Anna, of Plymouth, Ernest J. Bianco III […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 11 edition include: * Community in Unity: New spotlight series (click here for 1st installment) * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Part 1 in a series on the life and military career of Leonard […]
Dear Editor: The Trustees and the Friends of the Canton Public Library wish to thank the staff of the library. From the time that the COVID pandemic struck, this dedicated team has worked tirelessly to continue to make resources and programs available to the public in a safe and accessible way. They have created weekday […]
Canton residents of all ages took advantage of the recent cold snap as temperatures dipped into the single digits last week. Kids and adults enjoyed ice skating, ice fishing, and some good old-fashioned fun in the snow. See this week’s Citizen for more outdoor winter photos. Click here to order your subscription today.
Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to provide cold weather and ice safety tips to residents as temperatures continue to drop. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cold weather-induced illnesses such as frostbite can occur even in temperatures above 40F if a person becomes chilled by rain […]
