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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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 […]
Nov 10 2018 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
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 […]
Nov 10 2018 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
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), […]
Nov 3 2018 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Jay Turner
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 […]
Oct 20 2018 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
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 […]
Oct 20 2018 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
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 […]
Oct 13 2018 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
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 […]
Oct 4 2018 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
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 […]
Oct 4 2018 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
A five-game unbeaten streak, including a recent 2-0-1 stretch on the road, has vaulted the Canton High boys soccer team to the top of the Davenport Division standings. Coming off a hard-fought division win at Sharon on Monday, the Bulldogs stood at 5-1-1 overall—two standings points ahead of North Attleboro and three ahead of Milford. […]
Sep 29 2018 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
After enduring multiple weather cancellations that delayed the start of their season by more than a week, the CHS varsity field hockey team finally took the field on Friday and came through with an impressive season-opening performance, kicking off their Davenport Division title defense with a 2-1 comeback victory over visiting Franklin. Three days later, […]
Sep 21 2018 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner