Despite continued economic growth and several large-scale residential and commercial projects in the works, a private architectural firm that was hired to conduct an assessment of all public schools in Canton is predicting that school enrollment will remain relatively flat over the next 10 years. School Committee Chairman John Bonnanzio summed up the early report […]
Feb 10 2017 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger
The Dean S. Luce Elementary School fourth and fifth graders presented The Lion King Jr., a musical adaptation of the classic Disney animated film, on Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Canton Citizen for a full cast list and additional play photos by Michelle Stark.
Feb 10 2017 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Did you know … This year, the Canton town election has turned into a family affair. Running for selectman, we have Planning Board Chairman Jeremy Comeau, who had originally planned to run for a three-year Planning Board seat. His brother and Canton Citizen columnist George Comeau is running for reelection to the Board of Library […]
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance will hold a public meeting to discuss the South Shore Ice Rink Feasibility Study on Monday, February 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room of the Canton Public Library. The DCR has commissioned the feasibility study […]
Feb 10 2017 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 9 issue include: * A recap from Congressman Lynch’s town hall forum on immigration * Canton Citizen’s Valentine Couple of the Year: Bob and Carol Witt * Photo coverage of the Luce School play and JFK Winter […]
Feb 10 2017 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
On Pequitside Farm there is a wonderful hidden historic site that is worthy of note. Drive past the main house and follow the road until you get to the very rear of the property. As you walk past the community gardens, take a sharp turn to the right and start walking until you reach a […]
It has been a relatively light past few months on the local development front, with one notable exception occurring at the Plymouth Rubber redevelopment site where work continues in earnest through this relatively mild New England winter. Looking ahead to the spring, however, Canton residents can expect to see a significant uptick in construction activity […]
Feb 5 2017 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen
With a thrilling and at times harrowing 4-3 win over Davenport newcomer North Attleboro last week, the Canton High boys ice hockey team strengthened its grip on first place in the division while continuing to build its case as the best team in the Hock. Although the week would later end in disappointment — with […]
Feb 3 2017 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Lights! Cameras! Action! It’s safe to say that for most people, those three buzzwords do not conjure up thoughts of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. After all, what is so alluring to Hollywood about a building that contains 5 million real estate documents?
Feb 3 2017 | Posted in
Business | By
Guest
Mary T. Perkins (Falvey), 92, of Canton, passed away January 29 at Boston Medical Center. Born and raised in West Roxbury, she attended Boston schools. She has lived in Canton for over 40 years and was a devoted wife and homemaker. Mary previously worked as a hostess at Nick’s Place Restaurant. Beloved wife of the […]
Feb 3 2017 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen