Peter C. Melvin of Quincy, formerly of Sharon and Canton, passed away January 28, 2025. Father of Thomas of Canton, John of Berkley and Peter Melvin of Wrentham. Peter adored his sons. Loving brother of Janet Coughlin of Quincy. Grandfather of Kristina, Vanessa, June, Sarah, Amanda, Brittany, Adam and Jacob. Also survived by many nieces […]
Ann F. (Duganiero) Citrano, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 21, in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born and raised in Canton and most recently resided in Fort Myers. A graduate of Fontbonne Academy, Ann worked for Hunneman Co. in Boston before she had children. She was a longtime agent at Camber Real Estate in Canton. […]
Canton’s 2025 town election will take place on Tuesday, April 8. Offices up for grabs include three seats on the School Committee (two 3-year terms and one 1-year term to fill a vacancy); three seats on the Library Board of Trustees (all 3-year terms); and one seat each on the Select Board (3-year term), Board of […]
Town Administrator Charles Doody and the Canton Select Board, with the support of local, county, state, and federal officials, are urging the commonwealth of Massachusetts to reconsider closing the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton. On Friday, January 31, Congressman Stephen Lynch was joined by state senators Paul Feeney and William Driscoll, state representatives […]
Hundreds turned out at Blue Hills Ski Area for the Friends of the Blue Hills’ annual Winterfest event on Friday evening, January 24. Presented by the Friends in collaboration with Blue Hills Ski and several other community partners, the free, annual celebration featured a variety of outdoor and indoor activities, including live music by Lynn […]
Celebrate love and nostalgia at the Canton Historical Society’s “From Canton…With Love” event on Sunday, February 9, from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy vintage-style crafts, heartfelt love letters on antique stationery, and indulge in sweet refreshments. A $10 suggested donation supports the society’s ongoing preservation efforts. Don’t miss this charming trip back in time! The Canton Historical […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 6 edition include: Select Board OK’s Netflix doc on Karen Read case and more pre-trial
Sika Roofing & Waterproofing, a division of Sika Corp. headquartered on Dan Road in Canton, recently announced the launch of its Sarnafil Self-Adhered Feltback Membrane (SAFB) — a first-of-its-kind product offering in the single-ply roofing industry. Sarnafil’s self-adhered bareback membrane and flashing rolls already changed the industry by offering the first fully adhered PVC roof […]
Mary Colette Twohig, 92, formerly of Sandwich and Canton, died January 29, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Colette retired in 1995 after starting her career as a teacher in the mid-1950s in Long Beach, California, and then Boston. Colette took a break from teaching to have children and later returned, first as a […]
Richard G. Farrow, 99, a lifelong resident of Canton, died peacefully in the home he was born in on January 29, 2025. Richard was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He worked as a pharmaceutical salesman. Uncle of Susan A. Hogan of Kingston, Timmy Ronayne of Canton and Barry Ronayne of […]
