Continuing a trend seen over the past few years, town officials voted this week to lower the property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2023, but taxpayers can still expect to see bigger bills due to rising property values. The new rates were approved by the Select Board Tuesday night on the recommendation of the Board […]
Submitted by Jan Haughey In a revival of a popular pre-COVID holiday tradition, Canton residents of various faiths came together on Sunday evening, November 20, to express their gratitude for one another and affirm the power of community at an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held at the Congregational Church of Canton. Making its return after a […]
A fellow local banker and I got talking about how local banks can often help borrowers who get into mortgage repayment difficulty if only the borrowers will come in and talk to us. That’s true. Many struggling borrowers do come in. Some don’t. But ignoring problems usually makes things worse. Or things can get dramatically […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 1 edition include: * Rivalry Week: Thanksgiving Day football and Powder Puff coverage * New chief putting her stamp on Canton Police Department * GMS running phenom headed to Junior Olympic Nationals * Canton girl […]
Behind a potent ground attack and a tough, opportunistic defense that seemed to get stronger with every possession, the Canton High football team had much to be thankful for this year as they rolled past rival Stoughton 28-14 at Memorial Field on Thanksgiving Day. The impressive finale win earned Canton some much deserved bragging rights […]
Congratulations to Canton’s Team Arrow, who took home first place at the First Lego League (FLL) robotics qualifier held last month at Newton North High School. In addition to winning top honors for robot design, Team Arrow also earned a spot at the Massachusetts FLL Championship scheduled for December 17 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. (Above, […]
Marie Pomeroy, 78, of Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on May 29, 1944. She was raised by her parents, Ross and Jennie Centamore of Quincy, along with her surviving brothers Russell, Stephen Centamore of Plymouth, and her late sister Patricia Centamore. After graduating, […]
Carol A. Pierce (Wirta), 73, of Carver, formerly of Kingston and Canton, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2022, with her family by her side. Carol was the daughter of the late Paul E. Wirta and late June A. Wirta. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, James C. Pierce. Beloved mother […]
Anne Marie (Curran) Gauthier, 85, of North Andover, quietly passed away on Thanksgiving Day at High Pointe Hospice house surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1937, in Canton to the late James and Gertrude (Healy) Curran. Anne is a graduate of Canton High School. She later graduated from Burdett Business College, […]
The Canton High School Drama Club proudly presented Romeo and Juliet, a modern take on Shakespeare’s tragic love story, last weekend, November 18-20, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for a list of cast and crew and for more play photos by Mike Tureski. Click here to order your subscription today.
