On Friday, September 19, Rose Cravens of Canton (center) presented a check to the ALS Association for $54,000 on behalf of her employer, Cumberland Farms. The Framingham-based convenience and gasoline retailer donated 20 cents for each bag of ice sold in their stores between August 15 and Labor Day — and the response was tremendous, […]
With two more straight-set wins last week against Oliver Ames and Milford, the CHS varsity volleyball team became the last undefeated team still standing in the Hockomock League, upping its season-long winning streak against league competition to 18 sets and counting. Continuing on their quest for perfection with equal parts offensive and defensive brilliance, the […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills, now in its 35th year, will hold its annual celebration on Thursday, October 9, from 7-9 p.m. at Fuller Village in Milton. The event will be a celebration of the Blue Hills, Friends’ members and supporters, and everything they have accomplished together over the past 35 years. This year’s […]
To all friends in Canton: We would like to thank all of you who have supported our family and shown such incredible thoughtfulness and compassion for Bill and Billy Cravens. Both men deeply loved this town and would be so proud and touched by the outpouring of support since their passing. The seat dedicated to […]
Preliminary work on the Pleasant-Bolivar Street roundabout will begin Friday with the major work beginning next week. DPW Superintendent Mike Trotta said the project should last five to six weeks, depending on the weather. He said current traffic flow should not be interrupted and he does not anticipate any detours. Work will be conducted Monday […]
Morning school bus routes will likely remain 10 to 15 minutes ahead of schedule, at least for the foreseeable future, in light of ongoing roadwork at the University Avenue/Canton Street intersection in Westwood. Two weeks ago, the town began experiencing heavy traffic congestion on Dedham Street and other main roads, causing several buses to arrive […]
Last week in our September 18 edition, the Canton Citizen ran a story entitled “Images on Glass,” part of the True Tales from Canton’s Past series written by local historian George T. Comeau. The story focused on a photography club that was formed in the late 19th century in Canton — a group that called […]
Dear Editor: I just read your article on the Canton Camera Club (“Images on Glass” by George Comeau, September 18). I don’t know what world you live in, but in my world there is nothing poetic or historically positive about anything with the initials KKK. For you to think that printing that article and not […]
The Canton High football team enters its bye week at 3-0 — the team’s best start in several years — after dismantling division rival Sharon 26-7 in Friday night’s home opener. The Bulldogs return to action this Thursday at Milford.
The growing pains continued for the CHS field hockey team last week as the Bulldogs earned a 1-1 draw against Oliver Ames and fell to Norwood 2-1. The girls are still developing an identity after graduating nearly the entire starting lineup from last season; however, head coach Fior Griffin was encouraged by their performance last […]
