Disease contact tracing is a key factor in limiting the spread of serious communicable diseases. Even during non-pandemic times, contact tracing is an important function of the Canton Board of Health. Public Health Nurse Cindy Bonner said hepatitis (typically caused by a virus from another person) is one example of a communicable disease she tracks. […]
This story originally appeared in the October 8 print edition. Mike Sullivan has long been fascinated by storytelling and the horror genre. Growing up in Stoughton, he became a fan of Stephen King, whose varied ways of scaring readers (and movie goers) are well known. Primarily a film editor, Sullivan also writes and is now […]
Dick Staiti has been told that he is “probably the last Renaissance man.” Given his time in seemingly dissimilar fields of medicine, teaching, law, and public governance, the description may not be far off the mark. As noteworthy is Staiti’s obvious enthusiasm for his past pursuits, present activities, and his future plans. He’s a man […]
An undeclared conflict that began in 1950 and ended in a stalemate in 1953, the Korean War is sometimes known as the Forgotten War. Rich Carrara, who grew up in Canton, wants to make sure that the plane crash in Tachikawa, Japan, that took the life of his brother — Air Force Sergeant and radio […]
This story originally appeared in the September 3 edition of the Citizen. “A really nice community,” is how Canton resident Sheldon Gentles describes his neighborhood of Blackman Road. Gentles said he often sees people outside with their kids and walking their dogs. “It’s definitely family friendly,” he said. Recently, Gentles took on a project to […]
Lauren Caliri loves living in Beirut and speaks passionately about the beauty of Lebanon and the generosity of its people. She is deeply moved by the suffering caused by last week’s massive explosion at the city’s port. “What you see on TV,” she said, “it’s so much worse.” A Rhode Island native, Caliri has been […]
Avi Shemtov is a busy man these days. Depending on how you count, he’s involved with at least seven enterprises. As a chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur, he naturally has to work hard to maintain his businesses in good financial health, but especially so in this time of coronavirus restrictions. It is his passion for food […]
The story below appears in the Citizen’s 29th annual Salute to the Fine Arts, an 8-page special section included with this week’s print edition. This spring, CHS band/orchestra leader and music instructor Brian Thomas coordinated a day of special musical activities that memorably illustrated the power that music has to bring people together and break […]
Luis Bonilla, a resident of Canton and native of Peru, has worked hard to make a new life here. His experience has required some challenging adjustments but has also brought significant rewards. Bonilla, who was born in Chimbote, a port city, came to this country for the first time in 2014, with no thought of […]
The name Obi Nwankwo is a familiar one to many who follow CHS sports. A 2013 graduate, he was known for his track accomplishments, particularly the 400-meter dash. He excelled in that event at Boston College — breaking school records in both individual and relay events — and set his sights on running professionally. But […]
