The Canton Public Schools’ wellness team is gearing up to answer rising concerns about student mental health. Currently in the late stages of development, the project addresses issues raised by the latest results of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System survey. The survey, a tool developed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
In celebration of Black History Month, Canton Police Chief Ken Berkowitz offers the following tribute to the late Earl Newhouse, Canton’s first African American police officer. When I started my career with the Canton Police Department, I did not know one person on the force. After spending six years after college living in Boston, I […]
Following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, a group of Canton residents started a conversation about finding ways to make everyone in town feel included, comfortable, and safe. What came out of those discussions is the newly formed Canton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (CDEI). The committee has started working […]
A new reporting tool tracking the number of COVID-19 cases in the Canton school system is now available on the district website. Developed by Canton High School Assistant Principal Josh Fogel, the CPS COVID-19 Dashboard provides a snapshot of confirmed positive COVID cases and quarantine data within a specified date range while also reporting the […]
The wins — and the goals — continue to pile up for the CHS boys ice hockey team as the Bulldogs have begun to run away with the Davenport Division in this COVID-shortened 2021 season. With no teams on the schedule that pose much of a threat, the defending champs have feasted on lesser competition […]
In a highly anticipated showdown that would likely decide this year’s Davenport Division winner, the Canton High girls swim team came oh so close to knocking off league powerhouse Oliver Ames last week, losing 86-84 to snap their season-long unbeaten streak. The Canton boys, meanwhile, did manage to out-duel the Tigers and remain in contention […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 4 edition include: * Board of Health opts for lottery system due to limited vaccine supply * Schools launch new program to improve student mental health * Recap of the Feb. 2 Select Board […]
James F. Houghton (affectionately known as Hun, Dad, Papa, Buddy, Jimmy, and Red), of Canton, died peacefully, but unexpectedly February 1, 2021, at the age of 91. The beloved husband of the late Agnes M. Houghton. He was born on January 7, 1930 to James Andrew and Mary (Biesty) Houghton on Neponset Avenue in Dorchester. Devoted […]
Mary A. Foley, 94, of Weymouth, formerly of Canton and Dorchester, passed away January 31, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas J. and Barbara E. (Flaherty) Foley. Devoted wife of the late William E. Foley and mother of Mary M. Hynes (Joe, deceased) of Milton, Barbara A. Turley (Walter) of Easton, William E. Foley […]
Leo Arthur Barrieau Healy, 98, died peacefully on January 27, 2021, at his son Robert’s home in Plainfield, New Hampshire. He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, and at a young age his family moved to Readville, a neighborhood of Boston. He enlisted in the Army prior to World War II and was recruited […]
