For the past several years, the Canton Public Library has sponsored a kickoff picnic for children to celebrate the start of its annual summer reading program. This month, the library staff is adding something new. With the theme of “Beyond the Beaten Path,” staff members would like to remind people that summer reading is for […]
On Thursday, May 26, 32 students from Canton High School traveled to Bridgewater State University to take part in the fifth annual Light Foundation Leadership Conference in New England — a day-long summit hosted by the Light Foundation and its co-founder, three-time Super Bowl champion and Patriots Hall of Famer Matt Light. First piloted in Franklin seven years […]
Canton’s Marcus Griffin, making his high school postseason debut as a member of the Blue Hills Regional varsity track team, leapt into the school record books with a long jump mark of 21’1” at this year’s MIAA Division 6 Outdoor Track & Field Championships held at Holyoke Community College. Not only did the freshman phenom […]
These days, buyers are often encouraged — or even pressured — to waive all contingencies if they want to have any chance of buying a house. No mortgage contingency, no inspection contingency, no appraisal contingency. It’s become almost a joke that the “only” way to get a house is to put in a strong cash […]
Special Spring Promo: Now through June 30, new in-town subscriptions are just $30 for 1 year or $50 for 2 years. *** Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 16 edition include: * Girlfriend charged with murder in death of Canton man […]
Charlene M. Farrington (Callery) of Canton passed away peacefully June 14 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was a lifelong resident of Canton. Charlene graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1967, and worked for many years as a pharmacy technician at Andreotti Pharmacy, Osco Drug, and Rite Aid. She […]
At the ripe age of 57, James Shaller looked out across his farm and gave pause. He was at a point in his life where he had attained considerable wealth, land holdings and a farm that was the envy of many of his neighbors in Canton. His house was comfortable and the woman’s touches that […]
Mary A. Shannon (Burtkus), 92, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed peacefully in her own home and transitioned into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2022. Mary will be remembered as a kind and loving woman who loved life and welcomed with open arms those who came into her […]
Nancy M. Galvin, 76, of Canton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away June 9 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Born and raised in the Cedar Grove Section of Dorchester, she has lived in Canton since 1998. Nancy graduated from Monsignor Ryan High School in Dorchester, and her love of teaching led her to Boston State Teacher’s […]
Richard G. Lane of Canton passed away on June 7, 2022. Rich was born and raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1984. Growing up, he played youth baseball and hockey and played both sports in high school. After high school he attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he graduated with a […]
