The Canton Citizen is thrilled to present its annual CHS graduation issue! Available Thursday (6/8) on newsstands across Canton, the special edition features tons of graduation day photos, then and now photos, scholarship and future plans lists, and a comprehensive recap of last week’s commencement ceremony. Spring Subscription Promo: $30 for 1 yr or $55 for […]
Jun 7 2023 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
The public is invited to attend a cookout and celebration to mark the 125th anniversary of the Canton Historical Society on Sunday, June 11 (rain date June 18) from 1-4 p.m. at the David and Abigail Tilden House, located at 93 Pleasant Street. There will be refreshments for sale as well as live music, kids’ […]
Jun 7 2023 | Posted in
Canton History | By
Canton Citizen
The Canton Citizen is proud to present its 32nd annual Salute to the Fine Arts, an eight-page special section celebrating the visual and performing arts in the Canton Public Schools. Highlights from the fine arts section include: * Spotlight on special guest musicians who visited Canton music classes this year * A look back at […]
The story below appears in the Citizen’s 32nd annual Salute to the Fine Arts, an 8-page special section included with the June 1 print edition. Healing Dakota, a new documentary film, chronicles the story of Dakota, a German shepherd suffering from PTSD, and Jim Lamonte, the man who worked to help him find happiness. Lamonte […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
Features | By
Mary Ann Price
A flurry of new pre-trial motions in the murder case against Karen Read, including a bid by her legal team to subpoena two key witnesses as part of an evidentiary hearing request for their cell phone records, culminated last Wednesday with another highly charged showdown between prosecutors and defense attorneys in Norfolk Superior Court. Read, […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
Senior Syriah McCruse, junior Katie Oliver, and two of their relay partners are headed to the MIAA ‘Meet of Champions’ after their stellar showing at last weekend’s Division 4 State Track & Field Championships. The talented quartet were just a few of the many point scorers for a Canton team that went on to finish […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
A coalition of 25 disability rights groups gathered on the steps of the State House in Boston last week to protest the use of painful treatments — specifically electric skin shocks — to change the behavior of people with severe disabilities. Impassioned speakers at the protest, including Attorney Lisa McGonagle, zeroed in on the Judge […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Superintendent of Schools Derek Folan is pleased to announce that Paul McKnight has been selected as the new principal of the Hansen Elementary School. McKnight will begin his new position on July 1. He was selected following a comprehensive search and interview process that included multiple rounds of engagement with all stakeholders, including Hansen staff, […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 1 edition include: * Canton Citizen’s Annual Salute to the Fine Arts — special 8-page section * CHS Class of 2023 senior prom photos * Memorial Day ceremony recap and photos * Hadassah to honor […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen
Notice is hereby given that the Canton Select Board will hold a Public Hearing beginning on or after approximately 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in the Salah Meeting Room, located on the second floor of 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain public input and hear the […]
Jun 1 2023 | Posted in
Town Government | By
Canton Citizen