The month of June signals many things — end of school, beginning of summer, longer days and more. But for me, and for many in the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, June means Pride Month. The origins of Pride are not the happy scenes we witness today. Pride Month is celebrated in June because June […]
Town Planner Laura Smead is working with a consultant, paid for by a state grant, to apply for additional state funding to help downtown merchants recover from the loss of revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Smead said Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has included funds in his Rapid Recovery Program to assist targeted downtowns and […]
Canton police have solved the robbery that occurred at the Route 138 Shell Station on April 18. The suspect, Brandon Goss, 22, of Weymouth, will be charged with armed robbery and larceny at the Shell Station and attempted robbery of the Blue Hill Express station. Detective Sgt. Paul Gallagher said Goss was arrested later that […]
The Canton Citizen is thrilled to present its annual CHS graduation issue! Available now on newsstands across Canton, the issue (6/11) features tons of graduation day photos, then and now photos, scholarship and future plans lists, and full coverage of Saturday’s commencement ceremony. Spring Subscription Promo: $30 for 1 yr or $50 for 2 yrs for […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 11 edition include: * Graduation coverage: ceremony highlights, then and now photos, future plans, scholarships and much more * Superintendent names new CHS principal * Canton Troop 77 honors 4 new Eagle Scouts * […]
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller is pleased to announce that 77 seniors were honored at the annual Canton High School Scholastic Honors Night on May 18. The annual event provides distinction to students who have demonstrated outstanding creativity, scholarship, leadership and citizenship. “We are proud of each of these students for their outstanding achievements in academics, […]
James Roger Magee, Sr. of Canton passed away June 4 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Anne Marie (O’Brien) and the loving father of the late James R. Magee, Jr. and his wife, Eileen, of Canton; Judith Magee of West Jordan, Utah; Tara Adondakis and her husband, Greg, […]
Richard J. “Dick” Flanagan, 74, of Canton, passed away June 2 at the VA Hospital in Brockton. Born in Norwood, he was a lifelong resident of Canton. Dick graduated from Canton High School and Butera Art School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked for Eco Lab in Boston as a […]
Karen C. Beacham (Villard), 70, of Canton, passed away June 2 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Milton, she graduated from Milton High School. Karen has lived in Canton since 1972 and worked for many years for the Department of Public Health and the Board of Trustees at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in […]
Canton’s fallen heroes received a proper and solemn salute during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony held at the American Legion Post 24 hall. Moved indoors due to the threat of rain, the event was led by Veterans Agent Arafat Knight and Legion Commander John Carrington and featured a roll call, poetry readings, and remarks by retired […]
