Archive for: August, 2024

Heritage Site Visitor

By Rich Trotto Back on April 11, 2017, while the copper rolling mill and the horse barn were being restored at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, workers uncovered the cement triple box culvert to inspect it. That is where the river that powered Paul Revere’s businesses now flows underground. Many historic photos show the river […]

More than 80 Canton runners cross finish line in Falmouth

Under cloudy skies and at times a light drizzle, more than 11,000 runners — including 82 from Canton — powered their way to the finish line at the 52nd annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 18. Runners and walkers from 45 states and 12 countries ventured to the Cape this year to experience […]

Schools hoping for better start for CPS bus program

After two consecutive rocky starts plagued by late arrivals, seating shortages and inconsistent communication, Canton School Superintendent Derek Folan is determined to have a much smoother start to the school year for the bus transportation program across all grade levels and routes heading into 2024-25. “We are committed to a better bus transportation experience this […]

Select Board may seek input on Dedham St. islands

Officials from the Canton Department of Public Works will soon be looking for an answer fron the Select Board on whether the DPW should construct three to four traffic-calming islands on Dedham Street. Board members are unsure how Dedham Street residents feel about the proposal and may call a resident meeting to gather more input. […]

A Look Inside: Canton Citizen’s August 22 edition

Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 22 edition include: * Back-to-School 24-25 Bus Schedule for Canton Public Schools * CPD continues probe into lawn vandalism case * CHS alum makes book debut with paranormal YA romance novel * Select Board and […]

PRHS unveils new ‘Historic Silhouette’ exhibit

The Paul Revere Heritage Site is pleased to announce the unveiling of the “Historic Silhouette” exhibit in collaboration with EXP Studios and the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation (MoDi). The works were opened to the public on May 18 and will remain open throughout the rest of the year. The four historic silhouettes […]

Murray, Aubrey E.

Aubrey E. Murray, of Canton, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Norwood, Aubrey grew up in Dedham and proudly graduated from Dedham High School. After his formative years, he served with honor and distinction in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, an experience […]

Potts, Anita M.

Anita M. Potts (Puccio), 80, of Canton, died unexpectedly August 16, 2024. Anita was a certified nursing assistant who worked for the Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice Home Care, in addition to being self-employed. She was the past president of the Sons of Italy in Canton as well as a volunteer greeter at Canton Town […]

Hanna, Harold P.

Harold Putnam Hanna Jr., 80, of Canton, died August 15, 2024. Harold graduated from high school at the age of 16 and went on to earn his MBA at Babson College. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard prior to working as an accountant at Hanscom Air Force Base and served as the […]

‘Overcoming adversity’ new theme for CHS Athletics

Canton High School Athletic Director Danny Erickson is looking forward to another exciting sports year for the Bulldogs, beginning this coming Monday, August 19, with the first day of tryouts/practices for most fall sports programs. Erickson said the theme for all CHS athletes in 2024-25 is overcoming adversity, and that will be the focus of […]

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