If you see an assortment of spirits, goblins, and generally scary creatures headed toward Canton Center later this month, know that their destination is the Canton library. The masked and costumed arrivals will change the usually tranquil location into a Haunted Library just in time for Halloween this year. The first Haunted Library, a free event, […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 20 edition include: * Canton couple weathers Hurricane Ian * Young Entrepreneurs event debuts at Canton Farmers Market * Learning and fun at St. John the Evangelist School * True Tales from Canton’s Past: Happy […]
After enduring a bout of inconsistency in what has otherwise been a stellar season, the Canton High field hockey team will face quite a tough test as they close out the regular season with three strong opponents in a row. The gauntlet begins tonight when nonleague Braintree comes to town for a matchup of current […]
Cornelius (Neil) Francis Moriarty IV, 79, of Canton, died peacefully surrounded by his loving children on Monday, October 10, 2022. Neil was born and raised in Quincy. He was an avid sports fan. You could find him watching his beloved Boston College games on Saturday and pro sports on Sunday. He retired from Polaroid, where […]
Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee The Canton Community Preservation Committee (CCPC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Allison Neff as its newest CPA administrator. Neff will replace longtime administrator Kristen Phelps, who was instrumental in helping to build Canton’s very CPA successful program. Adopted by the town in 2012, the Community Preservation Act […]
The CHS golf team got back on the winning track last week with three match wins over Stoughton, Taunton, and Sharon, improving to 5-8 overall. The team’s lone loss of the week came against undefeated Oliver Ames as the Tigers just narrowly edged their hosts 155-163 at Blue Hill Country Club. Huck McCready paced the […]
Horrified by the alleged abuse of power detailed in a newly released police internal affairs report and determined to be a voice for a young Canton woman who can no longer speak for herself, a group of local residents gathered outside the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office last week to demand accountability and speak out […]
With the creation of a new working task force, the Select Board on Tuesday took the first steps toward compliance with the state’s new zoning requirements for MBTA communities. The new committee will be charged with drafting an action plan, which is due to the state by January 21, 2023. Appointees include new Town Administrator […]
Brought to you by the Canton Sustainability Committee You may have heard that starting November 1, Canton residents will find it more difficult to dispose of certain items such as mattresses and box springs. This isn’t just an issue in Canton. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s “2030 Solid Waste Master Plan” has added mattresses, […]
The fall harvest season is in full swing at Canton’s Pakeen Farm. The farm is open Thursday through Sunday through the end of October and offers pick-your-own pumpkins as well as hot cider, homemade mini donuts, fresh apples, and apple pies. For more information, go to www.pakeenfarm.com. See this week’s Citizen for more Pakeen Farm […]
