President Donald Trump (R) and Joe Biden (D) both won big in Canton in Tuesday’s presidential primary elections, mirroring the results across the state of Massachusetts. In the Democratic Primary, Biden picked up 39.4 percent of the local vote, compared to 33.7 percent statewide. Michael Bloomberg also fared better in Canton with 15.3 percent of […]
Mar 7 2020 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
Tamisha Civil is running for state representative for the 6th Norfolk District, which covers the towns of Avon, Canton and Stoughton. Civil is a 39-year-old Stoughton homeowner, mother, and wife who works as an associate probation officer with the Massachusetts Probation Services. She is a graduate of Northeastern University with a master’s degree in criminal […]
Mar 6 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The Galvin Middle School presented Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Friday and Saturday, February 28 and 29, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for a complete cast list and more play photos by Michelle Stark. Click here to order your subscription today.
Mar 6 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Another packed house is expected in the Salah Meeting Room next Thursday evening as the Zoning Board of Appeals resumes deliberations on a contentious new daycare proposal opposite Canton High School. The applicants in the case, Digvijay and Tsering Gurung of Medfield, are seeking site plan approval to build and operate a Goddard School franchise […]
Mar 5 2020 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Jay Turner
The Board of Selectmen wants clarification on what is considered “passive” recreation before agreeing to a conservation restriction with the Canton Historical Society for the town-owned land at the Paul Revere Heritage Site. Selectmen are still reviewing the proposed restriction, which would prohibit future playgrounds or active sports on the new town green. At the […]
Mar 5 2020 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 5 edition include: * CHS principal search underway and more School Dept. news * Profile on Canton native Jeanne Bolger, Baskin-Robbins’ head of R&D * Zoning board news: Goddard daycare proposal, detox and more * […]
Mar 5 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
David Praik, 66, of Canton, passed away February 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in San Diego, CA, he was raised in Medford and graduated from Medford High School. David went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and attended Andover Newton Theological Seminary. He was the office administrator for Affordable Cleaning Solutions […]
Mar 5 2020 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen