Over a few weeks earlier this year, the stock of a struggling gaming electronics company — GameStop — shot up from about $4 a share to almost $500. Quite a ride. Some thought it would go to $1,000 and borrowed money to buy more shares. Plenty of people wished they somehow had gotten in on […]
The following statement was recently approved by the Canton Select Board, Canton Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) and Canton School Committee: We come together to affirm that hate has no home in Canton. In light of recent events, in particular the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, united we: * Condemn acts of racism, violence, […]
Canton residents are invited to attend a virtual community briefing on Wednesday, April 28, to learn more about the new Canton Farmers Market and plans for its inaugural season. During the briefing, which will run from 7 to 7:45 p.m., organizers will provide information about market dates/times, 2021 vendors, volunteer opportunities, and more ways to […]
It didn’t quite play out the way he pictured that it would, but Canton’s Jerry Harding is now an NCAA hockey national champion — and a deserving one at that — after his UMass teammates came together to help finish the job at this year’s Frozen Four in Pittsburgh. Harding, a key forward in his […]
Canton police have begun an investigation into a robbery at the Route 138 Shell Station on Sunday, April 18, around 2 a.m. Police released a description of the suspect as a heavy-set white male believed to be in his 40s, approximately 5’8” and 260 pounds, with a salt and pepper beard. He was wearing a […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 22 edition include: * Search underway for new CHS principal, assistant principal * New members needed for Canton Veterans Honor Guard * All-in at Galvin Middle: Photos by Cynthia Rosina * True Tales from […]
The CHS volleyball team’s quest for Hockomock League supremacy ended in heartbreak on their home floor last week as the Bulldogs fell to Kelley-Rex co-champ King Philip 3-1 in the semifinals of the inaugural Hockomock Cup tournament. The defending Division 2 state champions, the Bulldogs had come into the match riding a seven-game winning streak […]
John Thomas Saunders, Jr., 91, of Ellenton, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 11. Tom is survived by his wife of 10 years, Pauline, and her children Steve, Richard, and Deborah and grandchildren Joseph, Matthew, Mark and Caitlin. Tom was predeceased by his wife, Joan, after 52 years of marriage. He is also survived by […]
On Sunday, April 4, 2021, Paul DiRosario, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at age 68 after a long battle with cancer. Paul had a lifelong passion for automotive, beginning his career as a mechanic in Canton before drafting into the military in 1972. While in the Army he trained and served […]
Behind 26 season bests and a slew of top finishes, the CHS girls track team made their way back into the win column last week with a 62-38 victory over Stoughton. The boys team also competed hard but came up 10 points short against the undefeated Black Knights, falling to 3-2 on the season. An […]
