By Bernard Mendillo We live in the United States of America — where the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech. Perhaps “guarantee” is too strong of a word to use in today’s America. We are a nation divided — more so than we have been since the Civil War. Most of the freedoms we take […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 23 edition include: * Full coverage of CHS hockey’s state championship doubleheader at the TD Garden * Q & A with the candidates in the upcoming town election * CHS Drama Club presents Little Shop […]
For the third time in the last four postseasons, the CHS boys hockey team were crowned Division 2 state champions after knocking off Hopkinton 4-1 on Sunday, March 19. The boys’ victory capped off an exciting day at the TD Garden where both Canton teams competed for the title, with the girls falling a few […]
It was January 2010, and I was halfway through my senior year at Canton High. My now-teenaged nephew Matthew was just a few months old, and my mom and I were at my oldest brother’s former home in Virginia meeting my nephew for the first time. After he went down for a nap, I checked my flip phone and read an ominous message from my friend Sam:
Three candidates — incumbent Lisa Lopez, Chris Albert and John ‘JR’ McCourt — are vying for two open seats on the Select Board in the April 4 election. All three were asked the following questions: Why are you running for the Canton Select Board? Chris Albert: I’m running because of my love for the town […]
Three incumbents, Betty Chelmow, Susan Cogliano and George Comeau, and two challengers, Jay Foley and Mindy Milman, are vying for three open seats on the Library Board of Trustees in the April 4 town election. All five were asked the following questions: Briefly summarize your educational, professional & service background. Betty Chelmow: I was a […]
Submitted by Susan Cogliano Canton Public Library Trustee Susan Cogliano is running for re-election. She has served as a library trustee since 1997, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge. During her tenure, the library has undergone a major transformation, both in the physical building and of the overall mission of the library. Cogliano was […]
Judith M. Bostic, 67, died peacefully on March 11, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Judith worked in the jewelry industry for many years and was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hanover throughout her life. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend who cherished her time with family. Judy prided […]
After sharpening their skills and focus with a series of single-elimination wins throughout the season, the boys of the Canton Youth Hockey Bantam A’s entered the pressure cooker of the state youth hockey tournament ready to face the best of the best from across the state. Rather than worry about playing against many teams they […]
With an official thumbs-up from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), Canton school leaders are excited to move forward with Massachusetts-based firm LeftField as the owner’s project manager for the Galvin Middle School building project. The selection was approved by the MSBA board at its meeting on Monday, March 6, with School Superintendent Derek Folan […]
