John T. McCarthy Jr. of Largo, FL, formerly of Canton, passed away August 18. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School, Class of 1979. He worked for many years at Emerson & Cuming in Canton and more recently as a laborer and painter. He has lived in Largo, […]
Canton resident and New England sports superfan Noah Sayed had the experience of a lifetime last week as he was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Boston Red Sox game as part of their “Social Media Night” at Fenway Park on September 1. A frequent Twitter user, Sayed received the invitation […]
The Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) held its sixth annual Celebration of Life on Thursday evening, September 1, on the front lawn of the Canton Senior Center. Held in conjunction with International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), the event honored the memories of those lost to drug overdose while also offering support to those […]
According to the Boston Globe, “An increasing number of people desperate to secure a place to rent are being duped out of thousands of dollars by online scammers.” The article caught my attention. The word “desperate” really jumped out. Scammers usually specialize in generating desperation. In fact, the bottom line of most scams is that […]
By Harriet Burak There is a saying that I have often heard: “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” As fall approaches, the calendar reminds me (as if I need that to remember) that my youngest child died on September 9, 2004. It will be 18 years since Michael died of a […]
State Representative Bill Galvin of Canton will be headed back to Beacon Hill for another two years after defeating Tamisha Civil of Stoughton for the Democratic nomination in the 6th Norfolk District in Tuesday’s state primary. Galvin, who has served the district continuously since 1991, will be uncontested in the November general election. A lifelong […]
Canton Fire Chief and soon-to-be Town Administrator Charles Doody received his first major assignment last week as he was placed in charge of a new 10-member resident committee tasked with identifying and recommending uses for the former St. Gerard’s Church property, which was purchased by the town earlier this year. Doody is excited by the […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 8 edition include: * CAASA hosts annual Celebration of Life * Canton hockey star commits to D1 Boston College * Treasured dollhouse finds new home at Canton Public Library * Tony Andreotti Motorcycle Run set […]
Michael C. Loughran Sr., 77, of Canton, entered into eternal rest peacefully on September 5, 2022, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on March 11, 1945, in Canton to his parents Thomas and Adeline Loughran. He had five siblings. Michael leaves behind his wife, Patricia (Keady) Loughran, the love of his life after 54 […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee Did you know that Canton residents can recycle old stuffed animals, shoes, towels, drapes and clothing — any fabrics that are past their prime and not suitable for donation bins — at the town’s yard waste recycling facility at 99 Pine Street? The bin is run by Bay […]
