Francis Barry Dunleavey, known to all as Barry, grew up in Canton on Sherman Street. His life’s adventures would take him far and wide, but his final wish was to come home to Canton and to be buried near his parents, the late Frank S. and Gertrude E. Dunleavey, in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Barry died […]
Canton Public Schools has selected Consigli Construction Company, Inc. of Milford to build the town’s new Galvin Middle School, pending contract negotiations. Consigli will join design firm Ai3 Architects and LeftField Project Management to work with the Canton community on this multi-million-dollar building project. “We held interviews over the course of two days with six […]
It’s been a stellar run for both Canton High varsity lacrosse teams, who are both now in the thick of the Hockomock Davenport Division title chase following a string of impressive wins. As of Tuesday morning, the boys team stood in second place behind Mansfield with a 5-1 league record, while the girls were in […]
The book I’m reading has made me long for Canton Dolphins swim practice at Massasoit Community College. At the time, I half-hated the winter sessions, dreading the sensation of shedding my layers to jump into the water and the aftermath of running from pool to the car with wet hair that froze in seconds. But […]
Dear Editor: Christine Smith’s Exhibit A column in the April 18 edition of the Canton Citizen was a balanced review of the MBT Communities Act and touched on the need for affordable housing. It is unfortunate how often people perpetuate myths and stigma about affordable housing and those in need of it. Access to affordable […]
Canton Little League celebrated the start of the spring season with the annual opening day parade on Saturday, April 27. The celebration continued on the grounds of Canton High School with a cookout, games, and opening day festivities for players of all ages and their families. See this week’s Canton Citizen for more opening day […]
What started as a combative situation between a handful of audience members and Police Audit Procurement Committee Chair Bob McCarthy eventually cooled and gave way to a productive conversation about a potential “scope of services” that will be included in a Request for Proposals (RFP) for potential independent auditing firms. Monday night’s meeting, which was […]
Continuing their mission to help find a cure for epilepsy while honoring the memory of their beloved son and brother, the Maffie family of Canton is thrilled to be bringing their annual fundraiser walk back to Canton and to the neighborhood that Anthony called home. A Canton native and CHS graduate, Anthony Maffie was only […]
A search is underway to find Canton Public Schools’ new second in command following the news that Sarah Shannon, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, is leaving at the end of June to become the superintendent in the Cohasset school system. Canton Superintendent Derek Folan made the announcement at the beginning of last Thursday’s School […]
Christina Blair, 50, of Canton, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, at Accent Care Hospice in Milton, surrounded by her adoring family. Born in Queens, NY, Christina’s life was a testament to her boundless courage and dedication to those she held dear. A cherished resident of Canton, she […]
