2013 February | Canton Citizen

DJ Skate Night

The Canton Recreation Department hosted a skating night with DJ Dustin at Metropolis Rink on Friday, February 22. Moira Sweetland photos

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in Photo Gallery | By Canton Citizen

Icemen primed for long postseason run

Playoff hockey season has officially arrived in Massachusetts, and both Canton squads are right in the thick of the action as usual, with the boys nabbing the top overall seed in the Division 2 south bracket and the girls earning the No. 4 seed in the 22-team Division 2 tournament.

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in High School,Sports | By Jay Turner

Girls’ indoor track boasts 3 league title winners

Three members of the CHS girls’ indoor track team won league titles at the recent Hockomock Championship meet: Mellyn Costello in the 55-meter hurdles, Lauren Berman in the 1,000 meters, and Amanda Eagles in the two-mile. In addition, Obi Nwankwo and Craig Mills finished second in the 300 and 600-meter races, respectively. Costello, Berman and […]

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in High School,Sports | By Mike Berger

Troon to manage Blue Hill Country Club

Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Blue Hill Country Club, a private, family-oriented golf club in Canton. Set on rolling green acres at the base of Blue Hill, Blue Hill Country Club is a member-owned and private club with 27 […]

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in Business | By Canton Citizen

Water dispute threatens developer’s condo plans

Is it a pond or a river? That is the big question currently facing the Canton Conservation Commission with regard to a portion of the Canton River abutting a proposed five-unit condominium project on Plymouth Street — a project that could very well be forced to alter its plans for a second time in less […]

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in News | By Jay Turner

Connolly addresses K of C building complaints

Selectman John Connolly refuted two letters to the editor published recently in the Canton Citizen criticizing the board for not properly informing residents at last year’s town meeting about the condition of the Knights of Columbus building on Pleasant Street, the site of a proposed new senior center. Connolly said at Tuesday night’s selectmen’s meeting […]

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in News,Town Government | By Mike Berger

Merrigan claims D3 state wrestling crown

For the second year in a row, the Canton High wrestling program has produced a state champion after junior Quinn Merrigan, fresh off his victory in the recent south sectionals, fought back from a 6-4 deficit to pin his opponent in the finals of the Division 3 state tournament. Wrestling at 138 pounds, Merrigan defeated […]

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in High School,Sports | By Jay Turner

Boys’ hoop fends off Abington in D3 south opener

Junior captain Sam Larson and the CHS boys’ hoop team gave it their all but came up short against No. 5 Norton Wednesday night, falling 55-39 in the second round of the Division 3 south sectionals.

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in High School,Sports | By Mike Berger

Spinal injury victims find hope at Journey Forward

Dan Cummings enjoyed playing sports as he grew up in Hyde Park, especially football and baseball. He played defensive tackle and was on the kick return team at Xaverian Brothers High School, which won the MIAA Division 1 Super Bowl in 1998. On June 24, 2000, Cummings went to a lake with some friends. “It […]

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in Features | By Mary Ann Price

Man About Canton: The Anonymous Letter

DID YOU KNOW … An anonymous letter recently sent out to many Canton residents questioning the relationship between former Conservation Agent Robert Murphy and a company that he formed that did business with Canton developers had to have originated, in MAC’s opinion, from members of the Canton Conservation Commission, as it quotes from the minutes […]

Feb 28 2013 | Posted in Featured Content,Man About Canton,Opinion | By Joe DeFelice