Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller and CPS administrators unveiled an initial draft of their fall school reopening plans during a lengthy and eventful remote School Committee meeting on Thursday, July 16.
A three-day search for a missing Canton teen ended in tragedy on Saturday with the recovery of the body of 19-year-old Ryan Lahiff in the woods behind Morris Drive, off Pleasant Street. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said no foul play is suspected but a final determination will be made by the chief medical officer. […]
Newly elected Select Board member Lisa Lopez was reaffirmed as the winner over incumbent Tom Theodore following a full recount of ballots conducted last Thursday, July 16. Lopez began the day with a seven-vote lead and went on to win by six votes, 2,248 to 2,242. The recount was held in the Canton High School […]
History takes a very long view of conflicts, and as divided as the country is today, this is not the first time that deep divisions split our society. Of course the Civil War is a great example of the kind of rift that divides a nation, but it is crystal clear that our nation, born […]
The Canton Police Department announced the passing of retired K-9 Bosco on July 16. Bosco, a SWAT, apprehension and firearms dog, kept Canton and surrounding communities safe for 12 years under the care and direction of Officer Scott Brown and his family. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said Bosco was a beloved member of the […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 23 edition include: * An overview of initial CPS reopening models for fall 2020 (click here for excerpt) * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Melee at the Meetinghouse (click here for excerpt) * Canton poet […]
David E. Parks, 80, of Canton, passed away July 19 at the Hellenic Nursing Home. Born in Derry, NH, he was raised in Manchester, NH, and graduated from Manchester High School and Northeastern University and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Dave has lived in Canton since 1966 and worked as a director […]
Dennis J. Gada, 68, of Stoughton, passed away suddenly July 16. Born in Niantic, CT, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School and UMass Amherst. He worked at the Carney Hospital in Dorchester for many years as the director of the Division of General Services before retiring. Dennis was a longtime […]
The Massachusetts legislature recently approved legislation that expands voter access and ensures voters have safe voting options during the COVID-19 pandemic for all remaining 2020 elections, including the September 1 state primary and November 3 general election. The legislation, for the first time in state history, establishes a vote-by-mail option and early voting period for […]
After a two-month delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, Canton Little League officially kicked off its 2020 season with an initial slate of games played on Tuesday, July 7. For more information about the league and a summary of its Return to Play Guidelines, visit cantonlittleleague.org. See this week’s Citizen for more Little League photos by […]
