The Canton Police Department announced on its Facebook page that it plans to enforce the littering law, which includes throwing a lit cigarette out a car window. According to police, littering on a state highway is a criminal offense, subject to fines of up to $15,000 and the seizure of one’s vehicle. One such offender will […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger

The Hansen Elementary School’s BOKS morning fitness program (Build Our Kids Success) decided to exercise the soul as well as the heart by experiencing the convoy for “Tyler’s Troops” on Thursday, March 6. That morning, a convoy of over 100 police cruisers and fire trucks traveled from the Ponkapoag Golf Course down Washington Street on their way to deliver birthday […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
One of the most rewarding and memorable seasons in CHS hockey history came to an abrupt end Sunday night as No. 5 Canton fell to No. 3 Medfield 3-2 in the Division 2 south title game. Playing for their fourth straight postseason win and with a trip to the TD Garden on the line, the […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Did you know … The first phase of the 130-acre University Station project in Westwood will include a Wegman’s Supermarket, a Target store, and Nordstrom Rack. The stores are expected to open in 2015. A second phase will bring 350,000 square feet of office space, a 150-room hotel, and additional residences and stores. The state […]
Martin Richard was 8 years old when he was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing last April. The young victim loved sports and was known as a peacemaker at his school. A photo of Martin holding a sign he made that said “No more hurting people – peace” went viral — allowing millions of people around […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Mary Ann Price

Update: The CHS boys’ hockey team is headed to the D2 south finals after demolishing No. 1 Plymouth South 7-1 Thursday night at Gallo Rink in Bourne. The Bulldogs will play No. 3 Medfield on Sunday, March 9, at 4:45 p.m. The winner moves on to the Division 2 state championship game. *** Way back […]
Mar 6 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner

The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) hosted a February vacation program for local children, combining art and nature learning with outdoor play on the trails of the 121-acre sanctuary in the center of Canton. Above: After learning about animal tracks, this group tracked their way through the deep snow to find this […]
Mar 6 2014 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen

Town Clerk Tracy K. Kenney has announced that the last day to register to vote for the April 8 town election will be Wednesday, March 19. The town
Mar 6 2014 | Posted in
Town Election | By
Canton Citizen

Launch meeting scheduled for March 13 at the Canton library Hundreds of women are already participating in B.I.G. — Believe, Inspire, Grow — an inspiring business organization designed to “empower women to business.” This membership-based organization utilizes face-to-face community meetings, an interactive website and monthly teleconferences to provide intelligent women a positive and educational support […]
Mar 6 2014 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen

For the first time in the history of CHS wrestling, the Bulldogs have an All-State finalist — make that two All-State finalists, after seniors Quinn Merrigan and Chris Sullivan both achieved the feat at the prestigious MIAA tourney held last weekend at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. Both went 3-1 overall and took home second […]
Mar 6 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner