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Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the 2020 annual town election, to be held on April 7, are now available in the Town Clerk’s office. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 14, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must obtain the signatures of at least […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 26 edition include: * Fire Dept. celebrates adoption of Canton’s 1st Safe Haven baby (click here for full story) * Canton honors retiring Finance Director Jim Murgia * COA teams with Canton PD to offer […]
Dec 27 2019 | Posted in
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Richard F. “Red” Carroll, 84, of Canton, passed away December 19 at Norwood Hospital. Born and raised in Charlestown, he was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a truck driver for Local 653 in Boston for many years before retiring. After retiring he worked as a maintenance man for Bay State School of […]
Dec 26 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
By Dr. John Tamilio III My wish this Christmas is bold, but not audacious. I want peace. I am not just referring to the cessation of violence or a respite from war, although both would be welcome. The peace I want is akin to the Hebrew word shalom, which means wholeness and completeness. I need […]

Holiday magic has arrived at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate this season with the introduction of Winterlights — an interactive, fun-for-all-ages event running on weekends through December 29. The Canton country estate has been decorated with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights, and guests can enjoy self-guided tours, scavenger hunts, refreshments, and more. […]
Dec 21 2019 | Posted in
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Canton resident Debbie Tyler received her bucket of sand from firefighter Katie McLaughlin and Lt. Steve Driscoll as part of the Fire Department’s “Sand for Seniors” program. If you are a Canton senior and would like a bucket of sand to treat your walkway or driveway, contact Lt. Tom Norton at 781-575-6654 ext. 3104.
Dec 21 2019 | Posted in
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Rose F. Cirignano, “Aunt to All,” 97, formerly of Bernardsville, NJ, passed away December 14 at home in Canton, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Bernardsville and graduated from Bernards High in 1940. She worked as an accountant for Ciba-Geigy Corporation for many years before retiring in 1987. Rosie was […]
Dec 20 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the December 19 edition include: * Revere development changes and more BOS news (click here for excerpt) * Canton High School Term 1 Honor Roll * Blue Hills grad returns to alma mater to work on renovation […]
Dec 20 2019 | Posted in
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Visit the Canton Historical Society at 1400 Washington Street during one of its December open houses and browse the many gifts of Canton history available for purchase. Open houses will be held on the next two Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Guests who visit this coming Sunday, December 15, will enjoy refreshments and also have an […]
Dec 14 2019 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Margaret P. Brooks (Uliano), 82, of Sanford, Maine, formerly of Canton, died December 9, 2019. She was the devoted wife of the late Rudolph S. Brooks. Loving mother of Deborah Cantin and her husband, Bob, of Sanford, ME, Sheryl Burns of South Portland, ME, Teresa Brooks of Foxboro, Rudolph Brooks and his wife, Linda, of […]
Dec 13 2019 | Posted in
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