Patricia A. Lavoie, of Abington, formerly of Somerset, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully on October 13 in Braintree. Born and raised in Fall River, she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and faith-filled spirit touched all who knew her. Pat was the beloved wife of the late Arnold R. […]
Robert L. “Bob” DeYeso, 98, of Canton, a loving and faith-filled man, known for his selfless service to his family, community, and country, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, at the German Center in West Roxbury. Born in Somerville, Bob lived a life that was a testament to his unwavering faith, dedication to service, […]
In a spirit of disclosure, accountability, and steadfast support of free speech, the Canton Citizen has aggregated all recent commentary that has appeared in our pages pertaining to local leadership concerns, as well as all recent news reporting on the Karen Read case. Please note: The Citizen is an independently owned and operated newspaper that relies […]
Tom Theodore, chair of the Canton Select Board, announced at Tuesday night’s board meeting that the public comment period will be returning as of Tuesday, October 24. Theodore said this issue was raised by many of the 17 residents who attended the Select Board’s first office hours on Tuesday, October 3. Theodore had announced the […]
Nicole Ledoux and Rob Dalton were on a date early in their relationship, enjoying dinner at a restaurant, when Dalton experienced an allergic reaction to the nuts that he didn’t realize were an ingredient in his pasta dish, necessitating a trip to the emergency room. That experience was the step that led Ledoux and Dalton […]
Tom Theodore, chair of the Canton Select Board, announced at Tuesday night’s board meeting that the public comment period will be returning as of Tuesday, October 24. Theodore said this issue was raised by many of the 17 residents who attended the Select Board’s first office hours on Tuesday, October 3. Theodore had announced the […]
Dear Editor: I learned years ago that the Canton Citizen is as much about Canton as it is of Canton. It’s a fabric and product of the town with lifelong, close ties to many inside and outside of Town Hall. The latest example of that was the absence of reporting on what’s being called the […]
The fall harvest has arrived at Canton’s Pakeen Farm. Located on Elm Street, the family-owned farm is open Thursday through Sunday through the end of October and offers pick-your-own pumpkins as well as homemade mini donuts, fresh apples, and more. For more information, go to pakeenfarm.com. See this week’s Citizen for more Pakeen Farm photos […]
Excitement is building for the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, which returns for a 34th running on Sunday, October 29. Hosted by B’nai Tikvah in Canton, the event will feature several distances, including a 10K and 5K starting at 10 a.m., a one-mile fun run starting at 9:45 a.m., and a one-mile senior walk beginning […]
Submitted by the Canton Robodogs The Canton High School robotics team invites the community to its annual Electronics Waste (E-Waste) fundraiser on Sunday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CHS parking lot behind the Rodman building. At the event, which runs concurrently with the Canton Farmers Market, robotics team members will […]
