Convicted Canton murderer Rod Matthews will remain behind bars for at least the next five years after the state parole board rejected his latest bid for release, marking the third time since 2001 that he has been denied a request for parole. In its decision, handed down earlier this week, the board determined that Matthews, […]
It was an up-and-down second week for the Canton High varsity field hockey team as the lady Bulldogs followed up a pair of close losses with a convincing home win over Davenport Division newcomer North Attleboro on Friday afternoon. Canton’s 3-0 victory against the Red Rocketeers was its second of the young season and moved the […]
Canton motorists can expect to see a return to normalcy on Washington Street in the coming weeks as construction crews near completion on the concurrent intersection improvement projects at Dedham and Chapman streets. However, those who travel on the other end of Dedham Street can expect to face a new set of traffic challenges as […]
Another fall season is underway, and the arrow is once again pointing up for the Canton High girls volleyball team, which entered play this week at 2-0 after impressive victories over Attleboro and Mansfield. One of the most consistently dominant programs in eastern Massachusetts over the past decade, the lady Bulldogs began the season with […]
After a full year of studies and hearings, the Canton Board of Selectmen, in a series of votes Tuesday night, finally came to terms on a use plan for the town-owned Reservoir Pond. While acknowledging from the outset that they could not possibly satisfy all sides with any one set of regulations, board members said […]
School is back in session and there is a crispness in the air, and along with the change in seasons comes the promise of a new sports calendar. For fans of Canton High School athletics, the action begins in earnest with several season openers this week. Meanwhile, the college sports season is already well underway, […]
When Elaine Lovett casually mentioned to a group of her friends at a social gathering earlier this summer that she was planning to go to Rio de Janeiro in August to attend the 2016 Olympic Games, they were genuinely excited for her but also understandably concerned. A few weeks later, while attending a USA women’s […]
The Massachusetts State Primary Election is fast approaching, and to help Canton voters better familiarize themselves with their potential choices for state senate in the Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District, the Canton High School Chapter of the Junior State of America and the Blue Hills Civic Association have teamed up to sponsor a “senatorial debate […]
The following are key findings from the Canton Citizen’s online speeding survey, conducted last week with the assistance of the Everything Canton Facebook group. The survey was open Monday through Friday and generated 111 responses. * A majority of respondents (58 percent) believe that speeding is a serious problem in Canton, and an even greater […]
The summer season is now in full swing, and with milder temperatures expected for this weekend, it’s a perfect time for Canton residents to get outside and explore their community. To help them make the most of these local outdoor adventures, the Canton Citizen is pleased to present its 2016 summer hiking guide. ‘People of […]
