Interim School Superintendent Derek Folan was pleased to share encouraging COVID vaccination trends among Canton’s younger students dating to early November, when the vaccine first became available in the United States for kids ages 5-11. Reporting on the latest vaccination data at last Thursday’s School Committee meeting, Folan said that 16 percent of children ages […]
Donahue Real Estate is currently accepting nominations for its annual holiday lights contest, “Deck the House Canton.” One winner will be chosen as the “best dressed house” in Canton and will receive $500 to a local charity of their choice. Last year’s winner was 10 Postfield Lane. Your house could be next! You can nominate […]
Following approval at last week’s Special Town Meeting, a decision on the proposed town purchase of the St. Gerard Majella property via debt-exclusion will go before voters in a special election on Tuesday, December 14. Early voting at Canton Town Hall began on Saturday, December 4, and concluded on Friday, December 10. For those who […]
Silversmith Youth Theatre is a community theatre dedicated to the youth of Canton and the surrounding communities that is the brainchild of two parents whose kids longed for more community theatre experiences that were appropriate for their ages.
After a highly successful senior season with the Bulldogs last fall, promising local soccer talent Abdul Barrie made even greater strides in 2021 as a post-grad player at South Kent School in Connecticut. Last month, the Canton resident and 2021 CHS graduate helped lead the Cardinals to a New England prep school championship with a […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee Holiday shopping season is upon us, and if past trends are any indication, we’ll be buying lots of gifts online again this year. Part of that has to do with COVID. Shopping from the safety and convenience of home has been a lifeline for many during the pandemic, […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 9 edition include: * Full recap of last week’s Special Town Meeting * Christmas at Pakeen Farm – photos by Moira Sweetland * Revere museum plans and more Select Board news * Steward Health Care […]
Christmas tree season is in full swing at Canton’s Pakeen Farm, a family-owned farm located on Elm Street. While its “choose and cut” fields are closed until next year, Pakeen still has a wide selection of freshly cut Fraser and Balsam fir trees. The farm also sells wreaths, roping, and holiday decorations as well as […]
It’s unlikely that anyone thinks of Canton as a show business hub. But at least one resident has built a solid career in acting over 20 years of living here. That’s Cindy Lentol, actress/model/voiceover artist. Lentol previously lived in Los Angeles but moved here when her husband was transferred to the Boston area.
Virginia A. “Ginny” Leary-Callahan (Butler) of East Falmouth, formerly of Canton and Sharon, passed away December 1 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Sharon, she graduated from Sharon High School and Newton Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for over 20 years as the director of Stoughton Public Health VNA before […]
