After opening the season with back-to-back losses despite two solid performances, the Canton High gymnastics team managed to break into the win column with another strong effort against Taunton last Saturday at Metro South Gymnastics Academy. With a combination of talent, enthusiasm and perseverance, the Bulldogs were able to narrowly hold off the Tigers while […]
In her youth her skin was flawless. The sun glanced across her face, and her rosy cheeks blushed red and people adored her. She was the epitome of finery in dress and behavior. Many years ago, in her golden days, there were dances, recitals, shows, and people came from all over to see her. She […]
Following recent federal approvals of the Pfizer COVID vaccine booster for kids ages 12-15, the Canton Health Department has announced that it will offer two new booster clinics for ages 12 and older. The first clinic will be held this Friday, January 14, from 5-7 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria and the second will be […]
Gerald B. Gallagher, 87, of Canton, passed away January 4. Born in Boston, he was raised in West Roxbury and graduated from Boston College High School. He went on to attend Tufts University, earned an associate’s in business from Johnson & Wales University and a bachelor’s from Northeastern University. He served in the United States […]
Jamie Devine, of Canton, died December 27, 2021. He was 42 years old. Jamie was a lifelong Canton resident who graduated from Canton High School and worked as a heavy equipment technician. Beloved son of Barry F. Devine of Canton and the late Janice Devine (Buckley). Proud father of Bailey Devine of Canton. Loving brother […]
Ralf Lügger was a teenager attending St.-Georg-Gymnasium academic school in Bocholt, Germany in 1984, when he traveled to Canton as part of the exchange program between St.-Georg and Canton High School. He never forgot his experience here and returned with his wife this past fall to visit Jack O’Neill and his family, who hosted him […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 13 edition include: * Snowy scenes from the first major storm of the winter * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Town Hall gets a facelift * Town administrator announces plans to retire and more Select […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its selections for top CHS teams and athletes of 2021. All award winners, along with honorable mentions, rookies of the year, and other sports highlights from the past year were featured in the January 6 print edition as part of the Citizen’s annual year in review. Male Team […]
The following story originally appeared in the December 30 issue of the Citizen. One of the most wonderful things about Canton’s history is that we are a town of villages. We may not realize this today, but old-timers will know exactly what this is about. Almost 20 square miles, the community developed slowly over the […]
Canton students and staff made their return to school on Monday following the recent holiday break, and early indications suggest that the schools are weathering the surge in COVID cases, albeit with a higher than usual amount of student absences on the first day back on Monday, January 3. Interim School Superintendent Derek Folan said […]
