The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. The selection below, by Jaden Lam, was the winning entry in the high school nonfiction category. Question: How Do I Stop Panic Attacks? By Jaden Lam Jackson: I noticed all of your photos disappeared […]
The Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) helped kick off Pride Month with its second annual flag-raising ceremony on June 1 in front of the Canton Public Library. Hosted in collaboration with the Canton High School and Galvin Middle School GSA clubs, the event served as a public show of support for the town’s […]
Ernst & Young LLP is pleased to recognize Rob Price, CEO of Canton-based School of Rock, as the 2023 recipient of its New England Entrepreneur of the Year award. Price was selected by an independent panel of judges made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were […]
The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will once again publish the winning entries as space permits. The selection below, by Charlotte Clyve, was the winning entry in the high school short story category. Unknown Past By Charlotte Clyve My backyard is surrounded by forest. Not the kind that anyone would […]
The Massachusetts Women’s Veterans Network is proud to honor Canton resident Dr. Jenny D’Olympia as its 2023 Deborah Sampson Award recipient. The prestigious award is given annually to one female veteran in the commonwealth who has gone above
The kids run in circles on the fields. They chase each other: passing a soccer ball, throwing a football, lunging to tag someone. They are red-faced and sweating. It is the last day of school and, finally, the kids get to play. At the end of the day, the kids line up to get their […]
Beginning next month, Canton property owners should expect to see a sizable bump in their water-sewer bills following the approval of rate hikes at Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. Canton Finance Director Randy Scollins, chair of the Water-Sewer Rate Policy Committee, outlined the committee’s recommendation, which called for a blended rate increase of 10 percent, […]
The Canton Fire Department, with assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, is investigating a suspicious fire that broke out inside a vacant home under construction at 2300 Washington Street (Route 138) in the early morning hours on Thursday, June 15. According to Fire Lt. John Hutchinson, a Canton ambulance crew had spotted the fire […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 22 edition include: * CDEI hosts 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration * St. Gerard’s Reuse Committee preparing final recommendations * Canton’s D’Olympia honored as MA Woman Veteran of the Year * Highlights from the June 20 […]
The weather refused to cooperate, but the mood inside Copper Mill Hall was festive and hopeful as residents of all ages gathered on Saturday in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. Sponsored by the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI), the event was hosted by CDEI member Cynthia Holcombe and featured performances by the Marlene […]
