This story originally appeared in the July 30 edition of the Canton Citizen. *** They toil away in relative anonymity on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. They are dedicated, tireless, passionate, increasingly flexible — and surprisingly optimistic. They are America’s restaurant owners, and in the face of the worst public health crisis in […]
At the Canton ‘Stand-in Solidarity’ rally held in early June outside Town Hall, longtime friends Amber Carrington and Tamarra Auguste decided it was their time to be heard. Neither very comfortable with public speaking, the two Canton High Class of 2016 graduates separately worked up the courage to take the microphone and, through tears, opened […]
A jam-packed Democratic ticket and new voting options for all voters are two of the top local storylines in the upcoming State Primary Election scheduled for Tuesday, September 1. While polls will be open during regular hours on election day, a new state law designed to safeguard voters during the COVID-19 pandemic allows for two […]
Canton High School leaders delivered some disappointing news to the Class of 2020 on Tuesday, informing families in a letter that both the August 1 graduation ceremony and a potential senior prom would not be happening as previously hoped. According to former Principal Derek Folan, now assistant superintendent, and new Principal Dave Turcotte, the decision […]
This story originally appeared in the July 2 print edition of the Citizen. After nearly three years of marketing efforts and a recent rebranding under the stewardship of real estate investment firm Spear Street Capital, the former Reebok world headquarters off Royall Street in Canton appears to finally be headed for long-term occupancy with the […]
Update: The Board of Registrars voted on Thursday to schedule a full recount for next Thursday, July 16, beginning at 8 a.m. in the Canton High School cafeteria. Voters who have been eagerly awaiting the final outcome of the 2020 Select Board race between presumptive winner Lisa Lopez and current runner-up Tom Theodore will soon have their answer as the Board of Registrars finalizes plans for a formal recount of ballots — the town’s second in as many spring election cycles.
It’s back to the ballots to determine another Select Board winner as local registrars brace for their second formal recount in as many town election cycles. While no official announcement has been made by the Town Clerk’s office, Tom Theodore announced this week in a letter to voters that he will in fact be seeking […]
During a recent virtual celebration of CHS Class of 2020 Athletic Honors and Awards, Hockomock League President Tom Angelo proudly announced Canton High School as the winner of the 2019-20 Val Muscato All-Sports Award for the Davenport Division. Named in honor of the late Valentine Muscato, former longtime athletic director and hall of fame coach […]
Chris Connolly topped the ticket for the second time in three years and Lisa Lopez eked out a narrow victory over incumbent Tom Theodore in another thrilling, down-to-the-wire finish for a Board of Selectmen race in Canton. Last year it was Lopez
Update: Click here for the official results from Tuesday’s town election. After a two-month postponement due to COVID-19 concerns, it’s finally nearing decision time in the 2020 town election as Canton’s remaining voters get set to head to the polls on Tuesday, June 16. This year, there are choices available for Board of Selectmen, where […]
