Darren Sylvin of Grateful Bagel will be joining Northern Spy restaurant for a special pop-up event on Saturday morning, January 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The bar area inside the Canton-based eatery will be transformed into a café setting, offering counter service with fresh retail bagels. Northern Spy will provide coffee, tea, a full […]
While kayaks are stacked away for warmer days, there’s still plenty of opportunity for more seasonal recreation at Canton’s Reservoir Pond. (Above) Residents enjoy hockey and ice fishing near the Earl Newhouse Waterfront. See this week’s Citizen for more pond skating photos by Moira Sweetland. Click here to order your subscription today.
Local and state officials have reported seeing an uptick in cases involving the theft of cash benefits from programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) and Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC). Since the summer of 2022, thousands of Massachusetts families have had their benefits stolen through organized card-skimming schemes. SNAP benefits are […]
Select Board member John Connolly said this week that he plans to re-file nomination papers and seek reelection for a 13th consecutive term in the April town election. A lifelong Canton resident and a fixture on the board since the late 1980s, Connolly said he enjoys the work and likes being of service to his […]
Carol A. Brown (Strumski), 79, of Medford, ME, formerly of Canton, died peacefully January 12, 2025. Carol’s passion was her family, and the recent unexpected loss of her son was too much for her heart to bear. Carol was the devoted wife of the late David F. Brown Sr., loving mother to her son, David […]
Ernest J. Trombley, known affectionately as “Ernie,” passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at his home in Canton surrounded by his loving family. Ernie’s early years were spent in Roxbury and Dorchester, where he cultivated lifelong friendships and graduated from Dorchester High School. His strong sense of duty led him to a distinguished 23-year […]
Robert U. “Bob” Dolan passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the Ruth McLain Hospice House in Braintree at the age of 83. Bob was a cherished member of his community and a beacon of kindness and friendship to all who knew him. Bob’s journey began in West Roxbury, where he was born into […]
Dear Editor: I want to congratulate your publisher, Beth Erickson; your managing editor, Jay Turner; and the rest of your staff for the excellent work you do each and every week keeping us informed. In particular, you did a super job summing up the “top news stories of 2024” in last week’s edition. I’m sure […]
As the snow of late December showed, winter has arrived in the Boston area, which means it’s finally time to get ready for Winterfest. Presented by the Friends of the Blue Hills in collaboration with the Blue Hills Ski Area and several other community partners, this free, annual celebration will take place on Friday, January […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 9 edition include: * Community mourns tragic deaths of 2 beloved women and mothers * Public skating at Ponky
