As summer begins, local reform congregation Temple Beth David in Canton welcomes its new spiritual leader, Rabbi Emma Gottlieb, as she assumes her role of full-time rabbi and educator. Everyone from the south shore area is invited to join the temple congregation at her first evening Shabbat service on Friday, July 6, at 6:30 p.m. […]
John P. Doherty, 79, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly at home June 12. Born in Boston’s South End, he graduated from Cathedral High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology with a degree in electrical engineering. After retiring, he ran a family day care center in Canton with his wife, Betty, for many years. Beloved husband […]
Celeste N. Conca, 79, of Canton, formerly of Stoughton and Roslindale, passed away on June 19, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Pomi) Conca. Dear sister of Nancy Callahan and her husband, Jack, of Canton. Beloved aunt of Julie MacShane and her husband, Greg, of NH, and Mark Callahan and his wife, Sharon, […]
Dear Editor: We would like to express thanks to Jeff and Vanessa O’Brien, their family, and the entire crew at Rosario’s Grille for all the service, wonderful meals and friendly gatherings they’ve provided to Canton for the past 25 years. Rosario’s will be sorely missed, not just for its great meals and drinks, but for […]
Dear Editor: On June 8-10, the Irish Cultural Centre of New England held its 22nd annual Irish Festival in Canton. This year, the weather was spectacular and the centre hosted over 10,000 people for this three-day event. With more than 25 bands playing continuous live music, eight step-dancing groups performing, almost 30 retail and food […]
Dear Editor: The sponsors of Canton ShelterBox Day on Sunday, June 10, would like to thank all the marvelous volunteers and patrons for their enthusiastic participation and support of this project! ShelterBox is an international charity that delivers emergency shelter with care, warmth and dignity in “big green boxes” to people affected by disaster worldwide. […]
On Friday, June 1, students at the Kennedy Elementary School participated in the JFK Olympics Field Day. (Above) The blue team shows its team spirit. See this week and next week’s Citizen for more year-end coverage of the schools, including Luce Career Day, 5th grade Unity Day, the JFK picnic and more. Photo courtesy of […]
John Dolan Flooring, Kitchen & Bath would like to extend a big thank you to all who joined them on Sunday, June 10, for the big 50th anniversary celebration and raffle. The grand prize of $10,000 in cabinetry went to a lovely couple from Canton, Mr. and Mrs. Lehan, who have had two bathrooms remodeled […]
Over 200 seniors from the Canton High School class of 2012 received their diplomas during the school’s graduation ceremony last Friday, June 8, in the CHS gymnasium. For more on the graduation, see the six-page graduation supplement in this week’s issue of the Citizen, featuring then and now photos, a complete class list, scholarship winners, […]
Life is good, a Boston-based lifestyle brand committed to spreading the power of optimism and helping kids in need through its products and its nonprofit Playmakers initiative, has announced the lineup for the 2012 Life is good Festival, to be held September 22-23 at Prowse Farm in Canton. Headliners Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Sara Bareilles, Michael […]
