Stories written by Jay TurnerJay 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
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Two Canton town pool lifeguards and a current Canton Dolphins swim coach are being hailed as heroes for their actions in rescuing a stranded kayaker in Bolivar Pond last Friday. The three rescuers — Rebecca Gerrior, Javier Ferstler and Christine Devin — reportedly all sprang into action and swam into the murky waters of the […]
Jul 30 2021 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
In the spring of 2019, a then 16-year-old Ryan Horrigan stood in front of Canton’s annual town meeting and delivered a clear, cogent, and heartfelt speech advocating for the renovation of the Bolivar town pool complex. It was the performance of a seasoned, well-trained public speaker, and it resonated with the audience members who would […]
Jul 16 2021 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
A new bill aimed at promoting water safety and discouraging dangerous swimming amid a recent surge in drownings across the commonwealth could soon lead to ramped up enforcement on at least one Canton water body, but vigilance and good decision-making in all water settings remain key, according to the town’s top emergency response official. “In […]
Jul 9 2021 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
Members of the Canton school community learned of another major departure in the administrative ranks this week with the announcement by Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller that she will be stepping down from her post as Canton’s superintendent of schools. Fischer-Mueller, who has served in the role since 2016, shared the news on Tuesday in a letter […]
Jun 25 2021 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner
Update: The Bulldogs edged Foxboro 7-6 on Wednesday but lost the rematch two days later 11-6. The team can secure a share of the Davenport Division title with a win on Monday, June 14, versus Oliver Ames. *** With another win last Thursday at division foe Oliver Ames, the CHS boys lacrosse team stayed perfect […]
Jun 13 2021 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Update: According to the latest state report issued today, the percentage of fully vaccinated residents in Canton has increased to 56.7 percent. Click the link below to access the full report. *** As the percentage of fully vaccinated residents approaches the 50 percent mark statewide, the town of Canton has managed to officially cross that […]
May 27 2021 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
It’s been a trying season for the Canton High wrestling team, but the Bulldogs continue to battle and have shown glimpses of promise, according to interim head coach Dave Delpico. Hurt by several key departures, the team has been unable to fill out a full lineup, particularly at some of the lower weight classes, and […]
May 27 2021 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Update: The CHS boys lacrosse team extended their season-long unbeaten streak to six in a row with two wins this week against division foe Sharon. With talent up and down the roster and an offense that seems to be firing on all cylinders, the CHS boys lacrosse team has gotten off to a blistering start […]
May 21 2021 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Plans are rapidly coming together and excitement is steadily building for the impending arrival of the Canton Farmers Market — a new weekly venture set to launch on June 13 on the lawn in front of the Rodman building. Conceived and organized by a group of likeminded residents with diverse skillsets, the farmers market will […]
May 14 2021 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
It didn’t quite play out the way he pictured that it would, but Canton’s Jerry Harding is now an NCAA hockey national champion — and a deserving one at that — after his UMass teammates came together to help finish the job at this year’s Frozen Four in Pittsburgh. Harding, a key forward in his […]
Apr 22 2021 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Jay Turner