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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The Ice House will be rocking this week as both CHS hockey teams are set to open on home ice in their respective MIAA postseason tournaments. The top-seeded boys team, already back to their winning ways after a rare loss to D2 north power Lincoln-Sudbury,
Feb 28 2020 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Jay Turner
A year after falling just three votes short in one of the closest town elections in Canton history, retired attorney Lisa Lopez has reentered the race for Board of Selectmen — joining two incumbents and another newcomer in a four-way race for two open seats. Lopez, who ended up losing to Michael Loughran in a […]
Returning to the postseason stage after a one-year injury absence, CHS wrestling sensation Eddie Marinilli put himself firmly back on the radar as one of the state’s top contenders with an electric performance at last weekend’s Division 2 central sectionals. Competing in the 152-pound class, the Canton senior certainly proved himself worthy of the No. […]
Feb 20 2020 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
United by their shared commitment to saving lives and serving the local citizenry, the leadership of the Canton Police and Fire departments are teaming up to present “Canton Responds” — a new, two-night civilian course focused on emergency response and preparedness. The free program, which is open to Canton residents, will cover a variety of […]
Feb 15 2020 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
Shauna Harney and Matt Thompson both brought home the gold and another relay team qualified for states as the Canton High swim program continued its late-season surge with an impressive showing at last weekend’s Hockomock League Championship meet in Milford. The girls team, fresh off winning its second consecutive Davenport Division title with a perfect […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Encouraged by the ongoing dialogue between developer and neighbors, the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals has moved closer to a decision on a proposed substance abuse treatment facility at the site of the former Kindred-Tower Hill nursing home on Meadowbrook Way. The applicant, Boston Properties Ventures (doing business as ARK Behavioral Health Center), is seeking […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
Funding for upgrades to the Earl Newhouse Waterfront at Reservoir Pond as well as phase two of the David & Abigail Tilden House restoration are among the headliners in the latest round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for fiscal year 2021. Meeting on January 13 at Town Hall to finalize their recommendations, the town’s […]
Jan 31 2020 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
This story originally appeared in the January 23 edition of the Canton Citizen. Its roofing and weatherproofing systems protect some of the most iconic buildings in Massachusetts and across North America. It is tops in the world in thermoplastic single-ply roofing, tops in the nation in PVC roof membranes, and is an industry pacesetter in […]
Jan 30 2020 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
More school indoor records fell and three different boys relay teams made trips to the podium in another memorable week for the Canton High track and field program. At last Thursday’s MSTCA Division 4 state relay meet, the Canton boys placed sixth overall out of more than 40 schools on the strength of runner-up finishes […]
Jan 25 2020 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
With two more victories last week and another on MLK Day, the Canton High boys ice hockey team remained red hot, extending their winning streak to seven straight and locking up a spot in the MIAA postseason tournament. While it hasn’t always looked as crisp as last year’s historic regular season, the Bulldogs now find […]
Jan 25 2020 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner