It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Louise King, 81, of Raynham, on January 17, 2023. Ruth grew up in Winthrop and was the daughter of the late William King and his wife, Elsie (Collins) King. Ruth settled in Raynham as an adult and worked as a switchboard operator for […]
Elsie M. Gilmore, 90, of Canton and Falmouth, died peacefully January 17, 2023. Elsie was a former member of the Falmouth Garden Club. She was the daughter of the late John and Edith Deveau. Devoted wife of the late James M. Gilmore. Sister-in-law of Elaine Gilmore and Margaret Meissner of Canton. Sister of the late […]
Following a productive mediation session on Saturday, January 14, representatives of the Canton Teachers Association (CTA) announced the formal suspension of its work-to-rule job action as they moved closer to a deal with school leaders on a new employment contract. “The CTA is happy to report that progress was made at today’s mediation session,” said […]
The Canton Public Library, in partnership with the Massachusetts Trial Court System, is now offering virtual court assistance to Massachusetts residents through the Access to Justice Initiative. Officially launched in December, the program provides members of the public with access to library resources — including computers, printers, and private meeting spaces — so they can […]
By Mark Porter After reading several pieces on the unfortunate situation with Canton’s teachers, I thought it might be valuable to share my perspective on the situation as someone who is currently unplugged from the current goings-on in municipal government but also someone with 12 years of municipal finance experience. First and foremost, I have […]
In a community advisory issued on Friday, January 13, the Canton Police Department reported a “significant uptick” in juvenile shoplifting incidents at the Seasons Corner Market in recent weeks, and several of the individuals who have been caught are students in the Canton Public Schools. The advisory urges parents to discuss the issue with their […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 19 edition include: * Tower proposal reopens old wounds for neighbors * Canton Public Library offering free virtual court services * Robery brings experience, humility to role as fire chief * Left, Right & Center: […]
After trading wins and losses through their first two meets of the season, the CHS boys and girls swim teams are both on a bit of a roll with consecutive sweeps over Foxboro and Mansfield. Both squads are now 3-1 on the season and are in contention for the Hockomock Davenport Division title with a […]
With schools closed in observance of MLK Day, local children enjoyed some playtime in the snow on Monday as Canton saw its first accumulating snowfall of the new year. (Above) Paul Colmey and Jace Stathis, both age 9, sled down the hill at the Galvin Middle School. Moira Sweetland photo
James V. Marano, Sr., 90, of Canton, passed away January 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Beverly M. Marano (Falcione), son of the late Alfred Marano and Mary Roveto, and brother of Freddie Marano, Jim was born and raised in Saugus. For over 30 years, he and Beverly resided […]
