State Representative Bill Galvin of Canton will be headed back to Beacon Hill for another two years after defeating Tamisha Civil of Stoughton for the Democratic nomination in the 6th Norfolk District in Tuesday’s state primary. Galvin, who has served the district continuously since 1991, will be uncontested in the November general election. A lifelong […]
Canton Fire Chief and soon-to-be Town Administrator Charles Doody received his first major assignment last week as he was placed in charge of a new 10-member resident committee tasked with identifying and recommending uses for the former St. Gerard’s Church property, which was purchased by the town earlier this year. Doody is excited by the […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 8 edition include: * CAASA hosts annual Celebration of Life * Canton hockey star commits to D1 Boston College * Treasured dollhouse finds new home at Canton Public Library * Tony Andreotti Motorcycle Run set […]
Michael C. Loughran Sr., 77, of Canton, entered into eternal rest peacefully on September 5, 2022, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on March 11, 1945, in Canton to his parents Thomas and Adeline Loughran. He had five siblings. Michael leaves behind his wife, Patricia (Keady) Loughran, the love of his life after 54 […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee Did you know that Canton residents can recycle old stuffed animals, shoes, towels, drapes and clothing — any fabrics that are past their prime and not suitable for donation bins — at the town’s yard waste recycling facility at 99 Pine Street? The bin is run by Bay […]
The Canton Senior Center was hopping throughout the month of August as residents took advantage of a wide array of programs while also getting some much-needed relief from the heat. Stay up to date on all that the center has to offer by visiting the Dept. of Elder & Human Services’ page on Facebook or […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills is pleased to announce the return of its “Dinner in the Blue Hills” raffle. This year, the local nonprofit has partnered with the Common Market Restaurant Group in West Quincy to raffle off a meal of a lifetime — dinner for one lucky winner and five guests atop the […]
Canton’s current outdoor water ban will continue indefinitely after state officials reaffirmed the region’s Level 3-Critical Drought status last week. The formal announcement was issued by the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs on August 26, and the Select Board reluctantly supported the action at its meeting on Tuesday. Canton DPW Superintendent Mike […]
This story originally appeared in the August 25 edition of the Canton Citizen. Following a busy summer season in which many Canton families took advantage of the town pool, summer concerts, and day camps for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the Canton Parks and Recreation Department has planned a wide range of […]
Dear Editor: I am a lifelong Canton resident and for over half of my life I have been an educator in the town. I have taught many of the people and/or their kids reading this letter and have loved every minute of it. Without question, the support of the town has contributed to the success […]
