I’ve been dreaming about Mom lately, probably because her birthday is coming up on June 10. In my dreams she’s full of energy, laughing, running ahead so quickly that I can barely keep up with her. She was always larger than life, irrepressible, impossible to keep down. I’m only sorry that my girls don’t remember […]
There are plenty of good vibes surrounding the CHS girls lacrosse team as the Bulldogs roll into the Division 2 state tournament fresh off two strong nonleague victories and winners of eight of their last nine. If there is one thing to nitpick about, it’s their relatively light schedule, which explains their No. 22 position […]
On a picture-perfect, summer-like morning, residents gathered once again to remember war-time military veterans who were struck down, never to return home to Canton. This traditional Memorial Day event had not been held for two years because of the pandemic. Moderated by a breeze that ruffled the flags at Veterans Memorial Park, a hot sun […]
The Honey Dew Donuts at 375 Neponset Street in Canton will be celebrating the memory of Anthony Maffie for the third year beginning June 2, on what would have been his 26th birthday. Now through Thursday, June 9, Honey Dew will be selling special purple sprinkled donuts and 100 percent of the proceeds will be […]
After a 30-minute interview, four members of the Canton Select Board voted enthusiastically to approve the promotion of Fire Chief Charles Doody to the position of town administrator when current Town Administrator Charlie Aspinwall retires in the fall. The board voted 4-0 to negotiate a new contract with Doody. Board member Chris Connolly was absent […]
The Luce 5K & Fun Run, an annual spring tradition, returned for a 20th year on Sunday, May 22. The event featured a half-mile race for ages 4-8, a one-mile race for ages 9-12, and a 5k race for all ages, followed by a post-race celebration with refreshments and kids’ activities. See this week’s Citizen […]
Concerned about the impact of a proposed parking lot expansion on their neighborhood and surrounding woodlands, a group of concerned abutters of the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center are now taking their fight to the Canton Planning Board. Several residents of Autumn Circle and Hillsview Street, which is located in the rear of the JRC property […]
A memorable regular season ended in fitting fashion on Tuesday for Canton High’s Max Kupferman and Suraj Ramanathan as the two tennis stars — described by coach Bill Donovan as his “Nos. 1 and 1A” — calmly finished off their continuation matches at Mansfield to each clinch an undefeated record. Both Kupferman, a sophomore, and […]
Special Spring Promo: Now through June 30, new in-town subscriptions are just $30 for 1 year or $50 for 2 years. *** Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 26 edition include: * Memorial Day Special Section: Salute to Canton’s Fallen Heroes […]
Superintendent Derek Folan and Principal Jeffrey Sperling are pleased to announce that numerous Canton High School students were honored at the school’s annual Scholastic Honors Night. The event, held Tuesday, May 17, served as a celebration of the academic excellence, service, leadership and character of CHS students. “So many of our students have excelled in […]
