Local kids ages 2-15 are invited to ride in the fifth annual Canton PMC Kids Ride on Sunday, September 19, at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England. While organizers are excited to be back at the ICC this year for an in-person ride, a Reimagined Ride option is available for those who prefer to […]
In the spring of 2019, a then 16-year-old Ryan Horrigan stood in front of Canton’s annual town meeting and delivered a clear, cogent, and heartfelt speech advocating for the renovation of the Bolivar town pool complex. It was the performance of a seasoned, well-trained public speaker, and it resonated with the audience members who would […]
Pending negotiations on a new contract, Assistant Superintendent Derek Folan will formally assume the position of interim superintendent of the Canton Public Schools sometime in the next few weeks, replacing outgoing Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller. School Committee Chair Kristian Merenda anticipates that Folan could take the helm as soon as July 30 with Fischer-Mueller expected […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills invites people of all ages to participate in Survey and Save the Forest, an initiative to survey the most destructive invasive plants at Ponkapoag Pond in an effort to better protect the forest health. Participants will take photos of the most destructive invasive plants in designated areas along the […]
For the second consecutive year, the Select Board enthusiastically approved a request by the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) to promote International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31) on public property and through the posting of purple ribbons. Each year CAASA holds a “Celebration of Life” on or around International Overdose Awareness Day to honor […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the July 15 edition include: * Folan appointed interim supt. and more School Department news (click here for excerpt) * Local realtors share thought’s on red-hot housing market * CM grad gains confidence, lifelong skills through […]
Mary E. Lukaszewicz (Skindiel) of Canton passed away July 12 at the Walpole Health Care Center. Born in Boston, she was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1953, where she was a member of the field hockey team. She has lived in Canton since 1956 where she was a secretary […]
Steven J. Lally, 64, of Taunton, formerly of Canton, died peacefully on July 8, 2021. Steven was a graduate of Canton High School and worked as a self-employed small engine repairman. He was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing and fishing and loved and missed his late dog, Macy, whom he had for many years. Steven is the son […]
A new bill aimed at promoting water safety and discouraging dangerous swimming amid a recent surge in drownings across the commonwealth could soon lead to ramped up enforcement on at least one Canton water body, but vigilance and good decision-making in all water settings remain key, according to the town’s top emergency response official. “In […]
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of individual donors from across the country, Canton native Mike Dobbyn and Marisa DiChiacchio were proud to announce on June 30 that they had reached the $1 million mark in their quest to save their son Connor, who has Sanfilippo syndrome. Often described as a form of “childhood Alzheimer’s,” […]
