Dear Editor: Indivisible Canton, with more than 140 members, supports the Canton Public Library’s recent decision to decline a request to remove a memoir by a nonbinary, asexual author from the shelves. In this, we are on the same page as the American Library Association, which strongly opposes all forms of censorship. We applaud our […]
Edwin Allen Short, 88, of Canton, died peacefully at home with his family August 9, 2023. Ed worked as a self-employed Certified Public Accountant, serving many Canton and surrounding families for decades. He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus. He sang in the choir for both St. John the Evangelist and St. […]
Wireless Zone, a Verizon Wireless retailer located at the Village Shoppes in Canton, held its annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event on Sunday, July 30. Staff members distributed over 100 free backpacks filled with school supplies to help kids prepare for the upcoming school year. Since launching the event in 2013, Wireless Zone and its […]
On an unforgettable summer night in Bristol, Connecticut, in front of a national audience and with the whole town cheering them on, Canton’s star-studded Little League 12U team cemented their status as local legends. In the end, just 60 feet separated the Canton boys from their ultimate goal of reaching the Little League World Series […]
Canton Town Administrator Charles Doody is pleased to invite residents to the Summer Blast Off event presented by the Parks and Recreation Department and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) on Friday, August 25, beginning at
Dear Canton Residents: As some of you know, I have proudly served our community for over 40 years and I am truly honored. I have allowed my emotions to get the better of me recently. I apologize for my actions. I am committed to being accountable to the people of this town. I truly respect […]
The first public forum to gain public input into the planned renovation of the Galvin Middle School will get underway next month. In collaboration with the design firm and project manager, Ai3 Architects and LeftField, the Canton Public Schools have scheduled two educational visioning sessions on Wednesday, September 6, and Monday, September 11, from 4-7 […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 17 edition include: * Little League regional tournament recap (click here for excerpt) * Canton Heroes Spotlight by Rich Carrara * Teamwork and leadership in focus as Bulldogs gear up for 23-24 * True Tales […]
Lorraine Thomas Hogan, 78, passed away on August 14 following a long illness. Born in San Mateo, CA, she spent time living in various places, including St. Louis, New Orleans, and Mexico City, eventually finding her way to New England, where she met and married her late husband, William John Hogan Jr., spending the final […]
