Kathleen Theresa Flynn passed away peacefully on October 7, 2021, with her family by her side. Kathleen was born on April 16, 1923, to the late William C. Flynn and Mary A. Flynn and was predeceased by her siblings the late Reverend William Flynn, Mary (Flynn) Mclaughlin, James Flynn, Ann (Flynn) Donnellan, and Peter Flynn. […]
Oct 14 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Michael J. Ross of Mansfield died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in a tragic car accident. He died with his wife Colleen (Fadden) Ross of 35 years. He was the loving father of Michaela Rice and her husband, Eric Rice, and Collin Ross and his fiancée, Rachel Dziedzic; loving grandfather of Avery, Teagan, and Braelyn; dear […]
Oct 14 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Colleen (Fadden) Ross of Mansfield died Tuesday September 28, 2021 in a tragic car accident. She died with her husband, Michael Ross, of 35 years. She was the loving mother of Michaela Rice and her husband, Eric Rice, and Collin Ross and his fiancée, Rachel Dziedzic; loving grandmother of Avery, Teagan, and Braelyn; dear sister […]
Oct 14 2021 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
This story originally appeared in the September 23 edition of the Canton Citizen. New parents are characteristically proud and excited about their babies and their changed status. In the early months, very few, however, are able to even consider starting to write a book about the experience. Emily Krueger Malaquias, a 2008 CHS graduate, stands […]
Oct 9 2021 | Posted in
Features | By
Candace Paris
Former Canton High track standout Patrick Hession will be running the 2021 Boston Marathon as a member of Dougie’s Team supporting the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Hession will be raising money to help the Flutie Foundation continue to fund programs that help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest. […]
Oct 9 2021 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen
Some things that didn’t matter much (or at all!) while you were in college definitely become important after college graduation. While you are getting your arms around your new life and your post-college financial future, here are a few things you may want to consider: 1.) In many families, parents do most of the work […]
The issue of speeding in school zones and at crosswalks reached a new level of concern at a recent Traffic Committee meeting as members and residents agreed that motorists would pay more attention if they were hit with a costly speeding ticket. The committee also mapped out an initial plan to improve safety for school […]
Oct 8 2021 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Donahue Real Estate is pleased to announce Longmeadow Drive as the winners of its fourth annual “Best Street in Canton” contest. The neighbors gathered for a photo and received their trophy and a $250 check towards a block party. Resident Erin Mann submitted a nomination with a slideshow of photos of the neighborhood gatherings and […]
Oct 8 2021 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
With the COVID transmission level currently at “substantial,” the recently adopted indoor mask mandate remains in effect in public spaces across the town of Canton. In response to questions about what constitutes a public space, the Board of Health offered the following definition: “A public space is defined as any place, whether licensed or unlicensed, […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 7 edition include: * Traffic Committee eyes fixes for speeding in school zones (click here for story) * GMS student volunteers for COVID vaccine trial * Photos from the CHS Fall Coffeehouse * Update on […]
Oct 8 2021 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen