The first ever Pooch-A-Palooza Festival will host more than 10,000 attendees and many of their dogs next Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, at the base of the Blue Hills at Prowse Farm in Canton. This two-day, outdoor, family-friendly festival will feature live bands, a beer garden, local food trucks, an interactive kids’ zone, dog pavilion with […]
Jun 13 2013 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
He sometimes can be seen around town during election season stumping for candidates, or on the floor of town meeting each spring asking questions and contributing his viewpoints. He is passionate, articulate, highly educated, and deeply engaged in the issues of our time. He is also misunderstood, at times overlooked, and for the most part […]
Jun 13 2013 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
The rains came fast and furious, but the mood indoors was one of pomp and circumstance and the tears were filled with joy as the 220 members of the Canton High School Class of 2013 celebrated the ultimate rite of passage in a touching and heartfelt commencement ceremony in the CHS Morse Auditorium. Friday’s graduation […]
Jun 13 2013 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner
After demolishing No. 12 Archbishop Williams for a school-record third straight postseason victory, the Canton High boys’ lacrosse team headed south to Cohasset last week where they finally ran out of steam against the top-seeded Skippers in the Division 3 state semifinals. For the fourth-seeded Bulldogs, Thursday’s 14-8, season-ending loss was entirely forgivable yet ultimately […]
Jun 12 2013 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
DID YOU KNOW … Canton’s state Senator Brian A. Joyce recently announced that the town of Canton will receive $1,856,687 in local aid from the state and $4,751,687 in aid to Canton schools. According to the Canton Finance Committee, state aid was $715,000 more than anticipated. The past several winters caused the snow and ice […]
The biggest part of successful money management is having a plan. That doesn’t mean you need a formal financial plan. In fact, the vast majority of Americans never do any formal financial planning. And, for most, things work out just fine. Some people do have extremely detailed plans. Many times, that’s just right for their […]
Lucienne M. Dorian of Canton, 85, formerly of Somerville and Boston, died June 8, 2013. Born in Marseille, France, she came to the U.S. as a teenager. She was a resident of Canton for over 56 years and worked as a teacher for the Cotting School in Lexington for over 25 years. She was a […]
Jun 12 2013 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Peter A. Truczinskas, of Canton, died Friday morning at the Tower Hill Nursing Home in Canton. He was 60. Born in Norwood the son of the late Felix and Anne (Ronayne) Truczinskas, he had been a lifelong Canton resident, attending Saint John’s School in Canton and graduating from Canton High School. Mr. Truczinskas had been […]
Jun 12 2013 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Students and staff at all of the Canton schools wore their custom-made “Boston Strong” t-shirts on Thursday, May 23, as a show of support to the victims of the marathon bombings. The t-shirt fundraiser, initiated by four Canton High School students, raised a whopping $27,000 for the One Fund Boston. Above: Canton High School, Galvin […]
Jun 7 2013 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
More than 950 students, parents and community members turned out for Canton’s inaugural STEAM Exposition, held Monday evening, May 20, in conjunction with the opening of the PreK-12 Annual Spring Art Show. The event featured over 30 interactive exhibits and booths, with representation from local corporations as well as Canton students and teachers. Children of […]
Jun 7 2013 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen