Former students of beloved Hansen teacher Cheryl Cunningham were out in full force on Monday at the inaugural “Cunningham’s Kids RUNdraiser” to benefit Mrs. Cunningham’s husband, Mike, who was recently diagnosed with ALS. Also known
Sep 28 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Diane M. D’Olympia (Napolitano), a loving and selfless daughter, sister, mother, “Nani,” aunt, friend, and nurse, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023, in Canton. Born in Boston, Diane was known for her strong character, nurturing spirit, and lifelong commitment to service, leaving an indelible mark on each life she touched. Diane was a 1968 […]
Sep 28 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Maureen F. Pellitteri (Cleary), 74, of Canton, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family September 17, 2023. Daughter of the late Ralph and Ann Cleary. Devoted wife of Salvatore B. Pellitteri. Loving mother of Ann Marie Piana and her husband, Joseph, of Stoughton, Chris M. Pellitteri and his wife, Diane, of Holbrook, and Jonathan […]
Sep 28 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
During another emotionally charged pre-trial hearing in Norfolk Superior Court on Friday that drew hundreds of the defendant’s supporters, Justice Beverly Cannone weighed in on a number of new motions before announcing a formal start date of March 12, 2024 for the murder trial of Karen Read. Read has been charged in connection with the […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
By L. Vachon One of my day trips this summer was to the North End to enjoy the Feast of Saint Anthony. Accompanying me were two other hungry souls. The plan was to walk the festive streets to view all of the vendor offerings before deciding which ones to purchase. On our way into the […]
Chad Patterson started playing golf during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to driving ranges to improve his skills as well as playing rounds in his free time. A 2004 graduate of Canton High School, he participated in basketball, football, and track and field at CHS. Patterson’s father is an avid golfer who introduced his son to […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
Features | By
Mary Ann Price
John J. Hatch Sr., 97, of Canton, died September 11, 2023. He was the devoted husband of the late Barbara J. Hatch (Hockaday). Loving father of Claire E. Gould and her husband, Neil, of Milford, John J. Hatch Jr. and his wife, Donna, of Brookline, Gary L. Hatch and his wife, Karen, of Millis, Lori […]
Sep 21 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: Each response and action so far has only made it more clear how big the divide is between the insiders’ perceptions of and the reality of the crisis in confidence plaguing the town’s leaders. It strikes me that there isn’t an obvious reason why an independent group of residents should not form and […]
After successfully dodging the commonwealth’s pre-trial gag order request and not seeming the least bit fazed by District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s rare public rebuke issued last month via videotaped message, defense attorneys for Karen Read are instead doubling down on their claims of prosecutorial misconduct and widespread corruption in the murder case against their client. […]
Sep 14 2023 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
The lights at Memorial Field went out with less than five minutes left in the game, but the CHS football Bulldogs already had things well in hand as they rolled to a 28-0 shutout victory over nonleague Dighton-Rehoboth in Friday’s season opener. The game was eventually called due to the lighting outage, which CHS Athletic […]
Sep 14 2023 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Mike Berger