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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.)

Canton High volleyball makes run to D2 sectional finals

An unforgettable 2018 CHS volleyball season ended in heartbreak for the Bulldogs on Saturday with a five-set loss to a talented and gritty Groton-Dunstable team in the Division 2 central sectional championship game at Wellesley High School. Seeded first overall and coming off an exciting semifinal win over No. 5 Medway a few days prior, […]

Proponents of detox back to ZBA with new appeal

Six months after being rejected by the ZBA in its bid to qualify as a nursing or convalescent home under the zoning bylaw, the proponents of a proposed 48-bed substance abuse detoxification facility on Turnpike Street have gone back to the zoning board — this time with a new legal argument and hopes of a […]

Students and colleagues pay tribute to Mr. Badoian

Within hours of the announcement of his passing late last month, the remembrances began pouring in online. Dozens of former students and colleagues, spanning multiple generations and time zones, flocked to Facebook to pay tribute to the late, great Martin “Marty” Badoian — the legendary CHS math teacher, coach and force of nature who defined […]

CHS boys soccer falls short in Div. 2 south opener

A CHS boys soccer season that began with high hopes and so much promise — and featured a number of impressive achievements along the way — ended abruptly Sunday night with a hard-fought but ultimately disappointing first round loss in the Division 2 south sectional tournament. Seeded fifth in the 16-team bracket after a 10-4-4 […]

Midterm elections set for Tuesday, November 6

A contested U.S. Senate seat, several statewide races, and a trio of intriguing ballot questions will all be up for grabs when Canton voters head to the polls for the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 6. Headlining this year’s ballot are two big-name incumbents, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R), […]

Town contemplates future in latest master plan update

One week from today at the Canton Public Library, local residents will be invited to share and discuss their vision for the future of Canton as part of a public workshop hosted by the town’s Master Plan Steering Committee. Scheduled to run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and open to all ages, Thursday’s workshop is […]

CHS field hockey team rebounds after key division loss

After knocking off rival Foxboro in impressive fashion a few weeks prior, the CHS field hockey team traveled to Forekicks in Taunton last week for a highly anticipated rematch and a game that was likely to determine this year’s Davenport Division winner. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs and their league title hopes, it just wasn’t their […]

Volleyball stays red hot with three more wins

The Canton High volleyball team turned in another productive week on the court, improving to 9-1 overall while running their current winning streak to seven in a row. The lady Bulldogs, currently in first place in the Davenport Division, notched shutout victories over both North Attleboro and Taunton and then closed out the week with […]

Topgolf eager to bring high-tech golf complex to Dedham St.

There has been a palpable excitement among local residents and town officials for the anticipated arrival of Topgolf in Canton, and last month representatives from the Dallas-based golf entertainment company added fuel to the buzz with an introductory appearance at the Canton Planning Board meeting. While the site plan approval process was due to officially […]

Annual CABI road race another ‘huge success’

Canton road racing legend Louis Raffetto repeated as the 5k champion and the local business community netted close to $50,000 for Canton-based charities at another “hugely successful” Canton Road Race held this past Sunday at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. Presented by City of Boston Credit Union in partnership with the Canton Association of […]

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