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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A diverse group of abutters, nearby neighbors, concerned citizens, and town officials came out in full force at last Thursday’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to deliver a loud and clear message of opposition to a proposed substance abuse detoxification center at the site of the Bay State School of Technology located at 225 Turnpike […]
Mar 29 2018 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
Canton’s annual town election is fast approaching, and for the third time in the last four years, the focus will be on the Board of Selectmen, where incumbents Kevin Feeney and Mark Porter will look to fend off a challenge from newcomer Kathy McCormack in the lone contested race on the ballot. To better assist […]
It was finally starting to feel like the year. After a string of close calls and heartbreaking finishes over the past several postseasons, the perennially successful Canton High boys ice hockey team looked primed to make its first trip back to the Garden since its 2010 championship season while seemingly possessing the goods and the […]
Mar 17 2018 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
After a series of delays and extensions, the application process for a proposed hotel project on Turnpike Street has advanced into the final stages with the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals slated to revisit the matter — and potentially vote on a site plan — at its next meeting on Thursday, March 22. The proposal, […]
Mar 16 2018 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
One year removed from their Cinderella run to the brink of a state championship as a double-digit seed, the Canton High girls varsity ice hockey team is headed back to the TD Boston Garden — this time in the role of a highly ranked contender with some serious unfinished business to attend to. Seeded No. […]
Mar 16 2018 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The safety and physical well-being of students and staff continues to be a high priority for the Canton Public Schools but the individual schools and the district as a whole can always do better and improvements can and will be made. That has been the unified message coming from Canton school leadership and public safety […]
Mar 9 2018 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
On Wednesday, February 28, Canton Families Embracing Diversity (CFED) welcomed students, parents and community members to the CHS Distance Learning Lab for an informative and inspirational evening event in celebration of Black History Month. The program’s keynote speaker was Kai Grant, an award-winning community activist and owner/chief curator of Black Market, a cooperative pop-up market […]
Mar 9 2018 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner
High school playoff hockey season has finally arrived and it’s a championship-or-bust mentality for both CHS squads as they enter their respective tournaments with sky-high expectations and a regular season resume to match. The boys team, seeded second overall in the Division 2 south and the top-ranked team in D2 according to MassHSHockey.com, is already […]
Mar 3 2018 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Jay Turner
After a close road loss to Plymouth at the start of last week, the CHS girls varsity ice hockey team responded with a string of impressive achievements — hanging 10 goals on Stoughton to capture the first ever Hockomock girls hockey championship and then outdueling Division 1 powerhouse Duxbury on their home ice at The […]
Feb 24 2018 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The field has been set for the 2018 annual town election, and once again all eyes will be on the Board of Selectmen, where incumbents Kevin Feeney and Mark Porter will look to fend off a challenge from newcomer Kathy McCormack in the lone contested race on the ballot. In addition to the three selectmen […]