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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.)

Volleyball continues Hock dominance with 2 more W’s

With two more straight-set wins last week against Oliver Ames and Milford, the CHS varsity volleyball team became the last undefeated team still standing in the Hockomock League, upping its season-long winning streak against league competition to 18 sets and counting. Continuing on their quest for perfection with equal parts offensive and defensive brilliance, the […]

Field hockey shows promise despite modest results

The growing pains continued for the CHS field hockey team last week as the Bulldogs earned a 1-1 draw against Oliver Ames and fell to Norwood 2-1. The girls are still developing an identity after graduating nearly the entire starting lineup from last season; however, head coach Fior Griffin was encouraged by their performance last […]

Red-hot captains help CHS boys soccer nab 2 more W’s

Powered by their two red-hot senior captains and with help from a strong supporting cast, the CHS boys varsity soccer team made it a perfect three for three to open the season with victories last week over Mansfield and King Philip. Including their season-opening win against North Attleboro, the Bulldogs have now taken down three […]

New safety protocols help schools prepare for the worst

Nearly two years after unveiling a set of enhanced lockdown protocols and establishing itself as a regional pioneer in the area of school safety, the Canton school system is prepared to take the next step this year with a series of drills and training sessions designed to prepare both students and staff for various emergencies […]

Big opening week for CHS volleyball team

Coming off another outstanding season capped off by a run to the central sectional finals, the Canton High varsity volleyball team wasted little time in reestablishing its dominance in 2014, opening the season with back-to-back wins over North Attleboro and Duxbury. Friday’s 3-2 victory at Duxbury was particularly impressive as it came against another reigning […]

Local builder helps rehab lives through nonprofit work

In a six-minute promotional video shot last winter for Boston area specialty housing provider Project Outreach, a group of local men who are now clean and sober talk openly about their troubled pasts and what it means to have been given a home, a job, and a chance at redemption. The video, titled “Boston Rehab,” […]

Where Are They Now: Labor Day Edition

Tomorrow marks the start of Labor Day weekend and with it comes the unofficial end of summer. But it’s also a time of new beginnings — especially in the world of sports — and a perfect time to check in on some of Canton’s many rising stars within the collegiate ranks. Looking back on the […]

MassDOT to host hearing on interchange project

With the first phase of the long-awaited Canton Interchange Project slated to begin as soon as next spring, the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has scheduled a public hearing for next Wednesday, August 27, at Canton Town Hall to address any questions and concerns that residents might have about the project. The hearing will commence […]

For Billy: Ice bucket challenge strikes chord in Canton

It has invaded Facebook feeds and captured hearts from coast to coast. It has united pro athletes and politicians, soccer moms and CEOs, and it has raised millions of dollars and much-needed awareness for an incurable and devastating disease. It is the now ubiquitous “ice bucket challenge” to strike out ALS, and it has taken […]

Climbing for Cancer

For the third consecutive year, Canton native Cassandra Kral-Dillon and her good friend Jean Hajjar will head out west to tackle a major North American summit as part of the Cronin Climb for Cancer — an annual fundraiser that benefits melanoma research in honor of Kral-Dillon’s late uncle, Mike Cronin. This year, the duo will […]

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