The community of Fountain of Grace Church on Turnpike Street has long been committed to helping church goers as well as community members in need of support. Since June of 2022, the church has partnered with Food for Free in Somerville in order to provide fresh and shelf-stable food for as many people as possible […]
Some people love movie theaters, concert halls, the beach. I love libraries. As long as I can remember there has always been a library in my life that was my second home. I remember feeling so alone during my freshman year in Israel at the University of Haifa. I felt out of sorts, out of […]
The highly anticipated murder trial of Karen Read will proceed as scheduled beginning April 16 after Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone on Tuesday tossed out a defense motion to dismiss the case. Defense attorneys for Read had cited a pattern of alleged deception and misconduct on the part of prosecutors and investigators as reasons […]
Residents from Orchard Cove recently joined students and staff from the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech for a lively morning of donut decorating with “Chef Josh” and “Donut Dan” at Dunkin’ headquarters in Canton. “What a wonderful day!” exclaimed Orchard Cove resident Kim Hirsch. “The Clarke students are such sweet kids. They were just […]
The Canton School Committee voted last week to approve a much smaller school budget for FY25 than previously planned, slashing proposed new spending after receiving a lower-than-expected revenue target from the Finance Committee. That target figure, which is just north of $56 million, represents an increase of 4.76 percent over the current year’s budget. By […]
Dear Editor: A big thank you to Christine Smith and her fellow Canton residents who had the vision and did the work to make the Canton Voter Guide. I just spent an hour or so reviewing it, with an emphasis on the candidate statements. It was very helpful and wonderfully done. I grew up in […]
A watercolor painting by Canton High School visual arts teacher Stephen Gaul is being recognized at the national level by the Art of Education University (AOEU) at their inaugural exhibit, “Palette Perspectives.” Gaul’s painting, titled “Dragonfly,” will be on display at the National Art Education Association’s national convention in Minneapolis next month. “I created this […]
Canton Fire and Police, in conjunction with the State Police Fire Investigation Unit attached to the state Fire Marshal’s Office, are investigating what has been termed a suspicious fire that broke out at the Canton Lacrosse field house on Windsor Woods Lane on Wednesday afternoon, March 20. The investigation so far has determined that the […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 28 edition include: * Town election preview and Q&A with the candidates * Hansen School hosts Someone Special Dance * Canton schools, CPD investigate alleged social media threat * Highlights from the March 21 School […]
Frederick Vincent “Buddy” Jennings Jr., 80, died peacefully surrounded by his family, March 20, 2023. Buddy was a member of Local Union 589 for the MBTA and the John P. McKean Legion Post #146 in Dorchester for many years. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and was a proud American. He was […]
