This column has always endeavored to discover stories that have their roots in Canton and are historically connecting us through time. In this author’s youth, there were always great stories told within the four walls of the Canton Historical Society. Some of the stories were so fantastical that one would often question the veracity of […]
Evelyn Rue’s son, Nelson, 7, enjoys many of the same things as other children his age. He plays soccer with friends, runs a lot, rides his bike, and loves using his virtual reality headset. Rue has to put a limit on her son’s activities, however, due to a serious condition he has that affects the […]
In her youth her skin was flawless. The sun glanced across her face, and her rosy cheeks blushed red and people adored her. She was the epitome of finery in dress and behavior. Many years ago, in her golden days, there were dances, recitals, shows, and people came from all over to see her. She […]
Ralf Lügger was a teenager attending St.-Georg-Gymnasium academic school in Bocholt, Germany in 1984, when he traveled to Canton as part of the exchange program between St.-Georg and Canton High School. He never forgot his experience here and returned with his wife this past fall to visit Jack O’Neill and his family, who hosted him […]
The following story originally appeared in the December 30 issue of the Citizen. One of the most wonderful things about Canton’s history is that we are a town of villages. We may not realize this today, but old-timers will know exactly what this is about. Almost 20 square miles, the community developed slowly over the […]
Jennie Caplain is a quilter with years of experience. She is also a member of the Canton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (CDEI) and plans to use her talent with a needle to help local residents create the Canton Community Quilt, which will incorporate individual blocks that tell a story. The quilt will be the visual […]
It’s unlikely that anyone thinks of Canton as a show business hub. But at least one resident has built a solid career in acting over 20 years of living here. That’s Cindy Lentol, actress/model/voiceover artist. Lentol previously lived in Los Angeles but moved here when her husband was transferred to the Boston area.
The Bowditch family was one of New England’s most upstanding families. Most notably the American mathematician Nathaniel Bowditch was perhaps the most illustrious of the line. Born in Salem in 1773, he is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation. His book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” a monthly series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. *** Lauren Beckham Falcone and her daughter, Lucy, have a very close relationship. “She’s my favorite person,” Falcone said. “She’s funny and she’s smart and she’s […]
James Lucas Draper was 36 years old and had become quite wealthy as a result of his business acumen and being born to the right family. The sixth child of James and Anne Draper, James was entrepreneurial and successful. The mill that he and his brother inherited from their father employed over 200 workers and […]
