Dear Editor: We often wonder why racism, religious intolerance, misogyny, and homophobia still exist in 21st-century America, in a culture that has supposedly evolved socially. We scratch our heads and ponder why our civil discourse is anything but civil. My answer will be an affront to those on the right as well as the left. […]
When Dan Dillon arrived at Merrimack College as a freshman in the fall of 2017, he had every reason to wonder if his days playing competitive lacrosse were over. A former standout attackman for the CHS varsity squad as well as a former Bulldog starting quarterback, Dillon went unrecruited out of high school and was […]
Selectmen received some encouraging news regarding the financing needed to reconstruct the Metropolis Skating Rink as representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) visited Canton last week to inform Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall that the town may be eligible for federal funds covering 75 percent of structural repair costs for damages incurred during the […]
Members of MassADAPT, a grassroots disability rights group, staged a protest on Monday in front of the Judge Rotenberg Center to protest the school’s use of electric shock therapy as a behavior modification tool. Protests also took place in Indianapolis on the same day as ADAPT members called on the FDA to finalize regulations that […]
Community rallies around restaurant after pride flag stolen The owners of a downtown Canton restaurant has received a massive outpouring of community support via social media following an incident of vandalism and theft that appeared to target a rainbow flag that had been hung in support of LGBT Pride Month. In a post on the […]
Although much younger than last year’s squad, the 2018 American Legion Post 24 baseball team returns some key veterans, a deep pitching staff, and several talented homegrown players. Despite losing the opening game 5-4 Sunday night in Weymouth, the team showed glimpses of good defense, clutch hitting, and a patient approach at the plate. Last […]
Senior citizens aged 60 and over who visit the Canton Senior Center on Pleasant Street enjoy the availability of the recreational activities, movies, and dance and movement classes that the center offers. They can speak with Diane Tynan, director of the Council on Aging (COA), and outreach worker Robin Tobin about challenges they are facing. […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 14 edition include: * Full coverage of the June 12 Board of Selectmen’s meeting * A Peace of Mind: Fear and hope in the face of school violence * News Notes: MedFlight rescues and MBTA car crashes into […]
Canton High School held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2018 on Friday, June 1, at WWII Veterans Memorial Field. Speakers included Class President Tommy Delello, valedictorian Chris Milne, and salutatorian Shreyas Risbud. See this week’s Canton Citizen for complete coverage of the graduation ceremony. Photos by Mike Barucci
By William O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds Everyone likes birthdays and this is going to be a really big one. On Wednesday, June 20, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will celebrate turning 225 years old. And we’d sure love to see you there to help us blow out all those candles. Some of […]
