Chris Connolly, the current chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is running for reelection. Connolly was elected to the board in April 2017 and has also served as vice chairman during his three-year term. He is also a member of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission and the Traffic Committee. Prior to his election to the […]
Did you know … Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the 2020 annual town election to be held on Tuesday, April 7, are available in the Town Clerk’s office with the deadline to obtain nomination papers being Friday, February 14, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must obtain the signatures of […]
Encouraged by the ongoing dialogue between developer and neighbors, the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals has moved closer to a decision on a proposed substance abuse treatment facility at the site of the former Kindred-Tower Hill nursing home on Meadowbrook Way. The applicant, Boston Properties Ventures (doing business as ARK Behavioral Health Center), is seeking […]
The Canton High School Drama Club held its annual Talent Show on Friday, January 31, in the CHS auditorium. Performances included dancing, singing, rapping, comedy routines and more. Don’t miss CHS drama’s next production of Mamma Mia! on March 19-22. Tickets are on sale now at cantontheatre.wixsite.com/chsdramaclub. See this week’s Citizen for more talent show […]
One of Ireland’s premier tenors, Paul Byrom, will perform at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton on Tuesday, March 17, as part of his 2020 U.S. tour. What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with this dynamic singer? Fans remember him as one of the original members of the world-renowned all-male singing group […]
For the first time since the 2016-17 season, the Canton High gymnastics team recorded a victory against a Hockomock League opponent, beating Sharon 116.54-100.35. In its victory and in a subsequent loss to Oliver Ames, Canton posted its two highest point totals of the season with the Bulldogs scoring 121.3 against the Tigers. The team […]
The following is the second in a two-part series. Click here to read part one. Perhaps they weren’t quite friends; they certainly were well acquainted. Everett Ellis was only 15 years old and had been in trouble before. In most instances, Ellis’ mother was able to buy him out of trouble. There was an incident […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 6 edition include: * Part 2 of George Comeau’s ‘True Tales’ about the 1895 murder of a Canton teen (click here for excerpt) * CHS Talent Show photos by Kylee Sheehan * Board of Selectmen […]
On Thursday, January 30, students from Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Canton received a private training and tour from pro MMA fighter Joe Lauzon at his gym, Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts in South Easton. Before their workout, Lauzon, a 26-time UFC veteran, sat down with the 17 children (ages 3-7) to talk to them about the importance of listening throughout the morning’s activities. After a […]
Jacqueline A. DiCenzo (Brogna), of East Boston, passed away peacefully February 1. Born and raised in East Boston, she graduated from Girls High School in Boston. She and her late husband, George, were the owners and operators of GED Sales, a pump and sprinkler business, for many years before retiring. She was also an organist […]
