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Christmas tree season has arrived at Pakeen Farm on Elm Street. Family owned and operated, Pakeen offers a wide selection of “Choose & Cut” trees as well as freshly cut trees, wreaths, roping, and other holiday decorations. For more information, visit www.pakeenfarm.com. See this week’s Citizen for more photos from Pakeen Farm by Moira Sweetland.
Dec 6 2019 | Posted in
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A woman was transported to the hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident near York Street and Ledgewood Drive on Monday night, November 25. Police said the woman, who has not been identified, was merely an innocent victim and was not an intended […]
Nov 29 2019 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 27 edition include: * Canton couple’s cherished ‘Old Ironsides’ sets sail for Revere site * Hard work and perseverance pay off for Bulldog senior LB * Recap of the November 22 School Committee meeting (click […]
Nov 29 2019 | Posted in
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Richard S. Fagone, 71, of Canton, passed away November 21. Born in Winthrop, he was raised in Brockton and graduated from Brockton High School. Rick was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam Era. He previously lived in Randolph for 22 years before moving to Canton five years ago. Rick […]
Nov 28 2019 | Posted in
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Josephine R. Barra (Catalano), 96, of Canton, passed away November 21 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norwood, she was raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School. She previously lived in Dorchester and has lived in Canton since 1962 where she worked for a time as a teacher’s […]
Nov 28 2019 | Posted in
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James R. Graziano, 66, of Canton, passed away November 26 at Milton Hospital. Born and raised in Milford, he graduated from Milford High School, Holy Cross College and Suffolk Law School. Jim ran a private general practice law office, Law Offices of James R. Graziano, in Milford for many years before retiring in 2012. He […]
Nov 26 2019 | Posted in
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Five players from Canton are headed to the MIAA Division 1 Super Bowl as members of the south champion Catholic Memorial team. The unbeaten Knights (10-0) will face D1 north winner St. John’s Prep (9-1) at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 7. Pictured above are Canton players Owen McGowan, Brady McGowan, Barrett Pratt, Shawn O’Connor, […]
Nov 23 2019 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, November 13, Canton’s Jenna Peccia signed her National Letter of Intent to play college lacrosse for Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, beginning in 2020-21. A standout goalie on the Dexter Southfield girls lacrosse team, Peccia had verbally committed to Old Dominion as a junior after touring several Division 1 colleges on the […]
Nov 23 2019 | Posted in
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Sports | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton High School Drama Club proudly presented Arthur Miller’s The Crucible November 14-16 in the CHS auditorium. Check out this week’s Citizen for more play coverage, including photos by Michelle Stark and a full list of cast and crew.
Nov 23 2019 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 21 edition include: * Coverage of the CHS volleyball team’s state championship run * Photos from the CHS production of The Crucible * Scott Herr Foundation marks 10-year anniversary * Board of Health approves stricter […]
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