On Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m., co-authors and Boston Globe reporters Scott Helman and Jenna Russell will be appearing at the Canton Public Library to discuss and answer questions about their book, Long Mile Home: Boston Under Attack, the City’s Courageous Recovery, and the Epic Hunt for Justice. The definitive book on the Boston […]
Jan 29 2015 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
For too many people, saving sounds boring. Like they’re not going to have any fun … now or ever. That is absolutely wrong. Most of the people who think saving is boring usually end up in debt. Since incomes tend to be steady and expenses tend to rise, it can be a real temptation to […]
It has been said that, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” This saying would accurately describe the current Canton Youth Hockey Squirt A team, which is working together and succeeding together as a team. Midway through the 2014-15 season, the results of adopting a “team mentality” are showing […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
Sports,
Youth Sports | By
Guest
The Canton High wrestling team posted mixed results last week as the Bulldogs fell to division foe Oliver Ames 50-30 before splitting four matches at the Milton super-quad meet on Saturday. On an individual level, the team had several notable achievements, including a 4-0 week by senior captain Rob DiCalogero, who continues to dominate opponents […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Lawrence J. Poirier, 90, of Canton, passed away January 17 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from Canton High School and was a lifelong resident of the town. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a mechanic for many years at the family […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Henry Oi, 97, of Canton, passed away January 13 at the VA Medical Center in Brockton. Born and raised in Canton, China, he previously lived in Boston before moving to Canton in 1965. Henry was a decorated Army Air Corps veteran of World War II who flew 35 missions and received several military commendations, including […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce the debut of Four Legged Friends, a new animal column by Canton resident Susan Scheide. The column will appear monthly in print and in our new e-edition. My dog has more exciting dreams than I do, of that I am sure. After all, as a professional athlete, he […]
With 12 locations in the United States, another one opening in a few weeks in San Antonio, and dozens more slated to be built over the next two years, Dallas-based TopGolf is in the midst of a rapid company expansion and is poised to become the ‘next big thing’ in the sports entertainment industry. Combining […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
Exactly one week after earning their first standings point in the vaunted SEMGHL Coastal Division with a 1-1 draw against Hingham, the Canton High girls ice hockey team achieved another milestone with its first division victory, beating a strong Sandwich team 3-1 at Metropolis Rink on Saturday. The Sandwich win was actually one of three […]
Jan 22 2015 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The Canton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is inviting students to rename the coalition with a shorter, “more catchy” name. The contest is open to students in grades 4-12, including students at Blue Hills Regional and St. John’s School. The winner will receive one iPad Air II or a $550 gift card to the Apple store […]