Through 11 matches, the Canton High girls volleyball team’s season-long winning streak remains intact after another stellar showing last week in victories over Foxboro, King Philip Regional, and nonleague Westwood. As of Tuesday, the Bulldogs were ranked third overall in the MIAA Division 2 power rankings and were comfortably ahead of the pack in the […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the October 12 edition include: * Pumpkin season at Pakeen Farm – photos by Moira Sweetland * School leaders share more good news from MCAS testing * Highlights from the October 10 Select Board meeting * Fifty […]
Richard Joseph Menconi Jr., affectionately known as RJ, passed away in Canton on October 3, 2023. Born in Boston, he was raised in Canton and was a lifelong resident of the town. RJ was a cherished member of his family and community, known for his thoughtful nature and kind spirit. RJ was the beloved son […]
Paul Edward Mitcheroney “Mitch,” 67, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023, at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Canton, Paul was the oldest of five children of Dominic M. Mitcheroney and Suzanne (Capen) Mitcheroney. A 1974 graduate of Canton High School, Paul later […]
Dear Editor: From 2002 to 2017, I had the privilege of serving on the Canton Planning Board. I can’t begin to imagine the number of public hearings I sat through relative to zoning articles, subdivisions, special permits, Chapter 40B (affordable housing), and scenic ways. Many of these hearings were extremely contentious, with citizens showing up […]
On a bright Friday afternoon on May 19, 1922, Atherton Dunbar returned to his laboratory in the basement of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory at Harvard University. It was just after lunch, and the budding scientist was working on a very important project in the cryogenic engineering lab that was both of military and industrial importance. […]
The process of designing a new or renovated Galvin Middle School began in earnest on Wednesday, September 27, as a group of approximately 40 residents and staff members met with representatives of design firm Ai3 and Project Manager LeftField to offer their input as part of a public forum held in the Canton High School […]
Recently a gentleman who writes about the history of the governors of South Dakota got curious about what the latest internet sensation — ChatGPT — might say about the oldest and youngest governors of South Dakota. Tony Venhuizen of the SoDak Governors blog published what he got back from ChatGPT regarding South Dakota’s youngest governor, […]
The Canton High girls cross country team continued their winning ways with a convincing, 17-45 dual-meet victory over rival Stoughton last Tuesday, September 25, at Pequitside Farm. The talented young squad is in the midst of a breakout season and as of Monday they were tied with Oliver Ames for the top spot in the […]
Revere & Son Heritage Trust Seeking Gala Sponsors The Revere & Son Heritage Trust is pleased to announce it will be hosting an inaugural Masquerade Gala to raise funds to support the Paul Revere Heritage Site and Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation. The Masquerade Gala will take place on Saturday, November 4, from […]
