A $5 million legislative bond bill earmarked for rebuilding the Metropolis Skating Rink on Route 138 only needs the signature of Governor Charlie Baker. However, state Senator Walter Timilty Jr., who worked on the bill with Canton state Rep. Bill Galvin, does not know when or if the governor will authorize the funds for the […]
By Nancy Pando There is no horizon when you are crawling through a tunnel. You put your head down and you keep going because word has it, a light could appear. After Jaime and Bill’s loss, it was a relief to hear that their prenatal tests were just fine. This would be our third grandchild […]
Did you know … A new scoreboard was recently installed in center field at Canton High School’s Gibson Field. The scoreboard was sponsored by the Bank of Canton and is colored green representing CHS colors. The Board of Selectmen recently voted 3-2 to approve 10 additional single-day beer and wine licenses for hockey tournaments at the Canton Ice House. The licenses permit the Ice House to serve beer and wine […]
James M. Paschal, 26, of Canton, passed away by accident August 1. Born in Boston, he was a lifelong resident of Canton. Jimmy was a 2011 graduate of Canton High School where he played hockey, lacrosse, and was the captain of the cross country team. He was an active member of St. Gerard Majella Church […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Andrew S. Cameron, known to friends as “Andy” or “AC,” passed away suddenly by accident on August 1, 2018, at the age of 36. Born in South Carolina, he was then raised in Canton, attended Canton Public Schools and graduated from Canton High School, Class of […]
Canton Community Theatre presented Stephen Sondheim’s Company, the award-winning Broadway musical comedy, over a six-show run at the CCT’s Village Shoppes location. The local production was directed by Renee Hanscom and featured several Canton performers. See this week’s Citizen for more play photos by Michelle Stark. Click here to order your subscription today.
Editor’s note: See this week’s print edition for a tribute to Jimmy Paschal. The Canton community remains in a state of shock and sadness following the accidental drowning death of a local resident in Reservoir Pond last week. The body of the victim, James Paschal, 26, a lifelong resident and CHS graduate, was recovered around […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 9 edition include: * Family and friends remember Jimmy Paschal * Highlights from the August 7 Board of Selectmen’s meeting * Photos from the CCT production of Company by Michelle Stark * Profile on the 2018 Paul Matthews […]
The Canton PMC Kids Ride is looking for riders for their second annual ride on Saturday, September 29, to raise money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund. The Pan-Mass Challenge is an annual bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any single athletic fundraising event in the […]
A new multi-family housing development could soon be in the works in Canton Center courtesy of a prominent local builder with a track record of downtown revitalization. John Marini, a Canton-based developer, former zoning board member, and longtime champion of “smart growth” development principles, recently announced plans to purchase the former Emerson and Cuming factory […]
