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Jay joined the Citizen as a staff writer in the spring of 2007, and in a few short months he was promoted to lead writer/assistant editor. He now serves as the managing editor, overseeing news and editorial content and managing the newspaper's circulation. (Click here for complete bio.)

Icemen back to .500 after dominant win vs. Westwood

After a slower than expected start in the opening week of the season, things are starting to look up for the CHS boys ice hockey team. Now back to .500 at 2-2-1, the Bulldogs are in the midst of a three-game unbeaten streak as they await a huge rematch with Franklin this coming Saturday at […]

Holiday Spectacular

The spirit of the holiday season and the Canton Catholic youth ministry’s passion for service were both profoundly felt at St. Oscar Romero Parish last Sunday as the church held its first ever Holiday Spectacular in conjunction with several area homeless shelters. More than 250 families from six shelters came to Canton for the event, […]

Voters back acquisition of St. Gerard’s property

With the backing of 675 of the town’s more than 16,000 registered voters, the Canton Select Board has been given the go-ahead to acquire the former St. Gerard Majella Church property on Washington Street. The final hurdle was cleared on Tuesday and a formal bid to the Boston Archdiocese is expected to be forthcoming. In […]

Former CHS soccer standout shines at South Kent

After a highly successful senior season with the Bulldogs last fall, promising local soccer talent Abdul Barrie made even greater strides in 2021 as a post-grad player at South Kent School in Connecticut. Last month, the Canton resident and 2021 CHS graduate helped lead the Cardinals to a New England prep school championship with a […]

CHS boys soccer bows in state final after magical run

A truly magical state tournament run — and a potential Cinderella story for the ages — ended instead with heartbreak and tears at Leominster’s Doyle Field as the 21st seeded CHS boys soccer team fell to the sixth-seeded West Springfield Terriers 2-0 in the MIAA Division 2 state championship game on Saturday. Playing in their […]

No. 21 CHS boys soccer crashes D2 final four

For just the second time in the storied history of the CHS boys soccer program, the Bulldogs have battled their way to a state semifinal — and the circumstances surrounding this one just might make it even more special than the last go-round a decade earlier. Win or lose Wednesday night (results were not available […]

Board of Health announces vaccine clinics for kids

Update: With the CDC issuing final clearance for kids ages 5-11 to receive the COVID vaccine, the Canton Board of Health will proceed with its scheduled clinics on November 7 and 10. An additional vaccination clinic has also been scheduled for Friday, November 19, from 5-7 p.m. in the Galvin Middle School cafeteria. Pre-registration is […]

Surging CHS volleyball readies for MIAA Div. 2 playoffs

Update: The CHS volleyball team comfortably defeated Foxboro Thursday night but fell just short in the division title chase as Oliver Ames topped North Attleboro in straight sets. The Bulldogs ended the regular season on a six-match winning streak and will head to the playoffs with a record of 14-6. *** With a victory Thursday […]

Field hockey stays red-hot as streak hits double digits

Update: The CHS field hockey team made it 13 in a row — and nine shutouts in a row — with a 3-0 win over North Attleboro Thursday night. With the victory, the Bulldogs clinched the Hockomock Davenport Division title and improved to 13-2 heading into the final week of the regular season. *** Everything […]

Canton High boys soccer team earns two big wins

Update: The Bulldogs extended their unbeaten streak to five games with a 2-1 win at Attleboro and a 0-0 draw at Davenport leader Oliver Ames. Canton now sits at 7-3-3 with five games remaining. *** With two well-earned, impressive wins against strong Hockomock programs, the Canton High boys soccer team just might have had its […]

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