What began as routine meeting to review prepared responses to questions raised by prospective auditing firms quickly devolved into chaos and finger pointing as members of the town’s Police Audit Procurement Committee clashed with the audience and one another throughout the duration of a nearly three-hour meeting last week at Town Hall. Over the course […]
Tamisha Civil, an associate probation officer for Stoughton District Court, is the Democratic candidate running for Governor’s Council District 2 in the November 5 general election following her victory in the primary earlier this month. District 2 comprises more than 30 towns and cities in Massachusetts, including Canton. In her role as a probation officer, […]
June L. Teague, 82, of Canton, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. Born on November 28, 1941, in Staten Island, New York, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Muriel O’Brien. June’s life was a testament to her strength and unwavering dedication to her family and community. June grew up in Staten Island, where […]
Denison (Denny) Buckley, born January 3, 1949, of Canton, and longtime resident of Nantucket, passed away peacefully August 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Spouse of Richard Green. Mother of Ben Buckley-Green, Sarah Blanchard and Susannah Buckley-Green. Sister of Paul Buckley Jr., Suzanne Matthews and John Buckley, all of Canton. Grandmother to five grandchildren of […]
Brian P. Murphy, 43, of Brockton, formerly of Canton and Stoughton, a cherished soul known for his friendly demeanor and unwavering courage, passed away on September 15, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. His final moments were spent at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Norwood, Brian’s […]
George Grew Parker, a quirky pillar of goodness and virtue, passed away in his sleep on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 81 years old. He grew up in Sherborn, attending Charles River School and Brooks School before heading west to attend Lake Forest College outside of Chicago. He met and married Elizabeth Donnelly while living […]
Making connections for nearly four decades, one article, one photo at a time I stared at the glossy photo in the developer, hoping it would be good. That it would tell a story. As the black and white image of a 1995 CHS graduate reciting the Pledge of Allegiance emerged, I remembered I had taken […]
Canton School Committee Vice Chair Laura Arboleda announced last week that she will be stepping down from her post effective September 19, citing changes in her professional and personal responsibilities. The committee has set a September 30 deadline for interested candidates to apply for the vacancy. A final decision will be made in early October […]
Kennedy Elementary School staff members welcomed students back on the first day of the new school year on Wednesday, August 28. Above l-r: Holly Hynes, Julie Tiro, Sheila O’Sullivan, Lauren Tourgee, Kate Gallahue, Saundra Watson and Officer Eric Kaskavitch welcome students on the first day of school. See this week’s Citizen for more first day […]
Della Larsen has a saved voicemail message on her phone from her late mother that she treasures. “Her voice is more powerful than a photo,” she said. Della’s own voice has become more powerful since her 2023 diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and […]
