The Youth Ministry Program at St. Oscar Romero church was started several years ago for youth from both the former St. John the Evangelist church and the now closed St. Gerard Majella church as a way to provide activities for teenagers and to also give them the opportunity to be of service to those in […]
The following is the latest installment in an occasional series by Rich Carrara spotlighting the sacrifice and heroism of Canton veterans who were killed in action. Michael John Julian was born in Mansfield on May 27, 1913. His father owned and operated Moro’s Market, which was just across the street from St. John’s Church (now […]
On Thursday, March 9, staff members and residents of Orchard Cove in Canton gathered in the ballroom for a very special birthday celebration in honor of Dr. Shirley Rayport — the senior living community’s newest centenarian. The highlight of the event was a live performance by cellist Lev Mamuya and members of From the Top, […]
Amy Killeen and Tom Birmingham are united in their outlook on their almost 30 years of marriage and in their general attitude toward life. In conversation, they seamlessly tag team, alternating speaking times and pausing if the other one starts a remark. “We think we’re very lucky in love,” noted Birmingham. While they do share […]
The Canton Public Library, in partnership with the Massachusetts Trial Court System, is now offering virtual court assistance to Massachusetts residents through the Access to Justice Initiative. Officially launched in December, the program provides members of the public with access to library resources — including computers, printers, and private meeting spaces — so they can […]
The following is an excerpt from the Canton Citizen’s 2022 year in review. Check out the Jan. 5 print edition for other top news stories from the past year, as well as notable departures, athletes/teams of the year, and more. Live & in person: Return to public gatherings After two years of pandemic-induced isolation and […]
Mary Murray’s official start date in the newly created role of coordinator of the Canton Food Pantry was November 17, but the former director of purchasing for the Massachusetts Department of Revenue chose to begin the week prior in order to familiarize herself with the job. Murray brings 37 years of finance and organizational experience […]
Sierra Porter loves working with young children. The Canton High School junior said she has done “a lot of babysitting,” and she enjoyed working for Kids Camp, first as a junior counselor and then as a counselor for two years. As the oldest of five, she has also had plenty of experience with her younger […]
By Canton Police Chief Helena Rafferty The men and women of the Canton Police Department are hoping that Canton residents, business owners and passersby in general have noticed the decorations at the police station this holiday season. Although meant to be a festive, non-denominational display, there is significance to the chosen decorations. On this 10th […]
The full version of this story appears in the November 23 print edition of the Canton Citizen. The message was not unexpected. It was a text that read, simply, “George, call me. This is Wally Gibbs’ daughter.” I knew a text at 6:15 on a Sunday morning was not the harbinger of good news. And […]
