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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 March 13 edition include: * Police audit findings to be released next month * Rules proposed for new Revere Heritage dog parks * Canton groups prepare for annual Canton Cleanup * Planning Board chair announces candidacy […]
Mar 13 2025 | Posted in
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The town of Canton will hold its municipal election on April 8, 2025. To help residents prepare, the Canton Voter Guide is back for the 2025 election season. The guide is available online at cantonmavoterguide.com. Launched in 2024, the Canton Voter Guide serves as a comprehensive, non-partisan resource that allows residents to learn more about the candidates and the […]

Eighty-seven Luce Elementary School students took their audience members on a fun and fantastic ride down the most famous fairytale “rabbit hole” during last weekend’s presentation of the beloved children’s story Alice in Wonderland Jr. “The show is appealing to kids of this age as it is about figuring out a sense of self and […]
Mar 7 2025 | Posted in
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Canton’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) hosted its annual celebration of Black History Month last Wednesday evening at Topgolf on Dedham Street. This year’s theme was “African Americans and Labor,” both past and present, and featured a keynote address by Carlene McNair, who is dual licensed as a clinical social worker and a certified […]
Mar 7 2025 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Tula Sfougaris, 89, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Tula wants to be remembered for her love of family and friends, for being a hard worker and a consummate volunteer. She was born and raised in Canton. Her glory days were at CHS. She was captain of the […]
Mar 6 2025 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Officials from the town of Norwood, with the support of state and federal legislators and the backing of dozens of regional municipal and public safety officials, are pleased to launch the “Finish Norwood Hospital” campaign to help bring an acute care hospital back to Norwood. It has been four-plus years since catastrophic flooding damaged Norwood […]
Feb 28 2025 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Irish Cultural Centre will kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with its annual event in Boston at the UMass Club, along with Family Weekend hosted at the ICC itself. These March events include a range of musicians, bands, ensembles, Irish step dancers, delicious food, and packed itineraries of cultural activities and displays. The Irish […]
Feb 28 2025 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Anna Marie Kenny of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on February 15, 2025, with her loving daughters by her side. Anna Marie was born on October 18, 1936, in Norwood to the late Philip and Pasqualina (Petterino) Zanazzo. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Joseph Kenny, and her sister, Lillian Adele Zanazzo. Anna Marie […]
Feb 27 2025 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Stephen Vincent DeSisto, 64, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, surrounded by his loved ones. Stephen was born on February 25, 1960, in Hyde Park, son of Joseph and Elaine (Jefferson) DeSisto. He was raised in Canton and graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in 1978. After graduation, Stephen found his true […]
Feb 27 2025 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Loretta Eileen Loffreda, 93, of Lansdale, PA, died on February 7, 2025. Lori was born in Canton in 1931 to Carlo and Jennie Zanazzo. She attended Canton High School, then the New England Deaconess School of Nursing, graduating in 1953 with an RN. She went on to have a career in public health and nursing, […]
Feb 27 2025 | Posted in
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