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 few years ago, John Lagadinos began hearing from customers who were worried that he might be headed toward retirement. As the founder and president of Pulse Systems, a leading manufacturer of radar technology and related subsystems, Lagadinos had designed and outfitted countless radar transmitters around the globe, and his customers had come to depend […]
Feb 14 2013 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
The wins kept on coming for both of Canton High’s ice hockey teams last week as the girls’ wrapped up a division title with victories over Mansfield and Westwood while the boys destroyed a pair of inferior opponents in Stoughton and Taunton to clinch yet another Davenport Division crown. The most impressive performance of the […]
Feb 7 2013 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The Canton High girls’ swim team added a new chapter to its outstanding 2012-13 season as the Bulldogs bested eight other teams to finish fourth overall at Saturday’s Hockomock League championship meet in Milford. The deep and talented Canton squad, led by sophomore sensation Shannon McLaughlin, racked up 205 points to finish just ahead of […]
Feb 7 2013 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
In March 2011, Pete Sutton wrote the following about his chosen profession in a blog post entitled “Why I Take Pictures.” “Photographs are time capsules, portals to the past,” wrote the Canton father of four and owner of Pete Sutton Fine Art. “They document brief moments, but can speak volumes. “Want to know what is important […]
Feb 7 2013 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
Brimming with confidence after recent victories over league rivals Franklin and Oliver Ames, the Canton High boys’ ice hockey team kept the good times rolling last week with two more convincing wins over Bridgewater-Raynham and Foxboro to improve to 10-3 overall. The Bulldogs have now ripped off seven straight wins and are on the verge […]
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
It has been a challenging season for the young and inexperienced CHS wrestling team, but the Bulldogs are starting to turn the corner and have really stepped up their performances over the past few meets, led by junior standouts Chris Sullivan and Quinn Merrigan and up-and-coming wrestlers like Rob Dicalogero and Derek Haas. Last week, […]
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The CHS lady swimmers had another strong showing last week, improving to 4-3 overall with a big win against Sharon and a close loss to perennial power King Philip. Head coach Lori Mooney, who has marveled at the girls’ depth and dedication all season long, was thrilled with the results from the Sharon meet in […]
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
In the fall of 2012, many Canton drivers breathed a sigh of relief when the full-service gas station at 1158 Washington Street re-opened for business under new management. Tucked between two homes in the mostly residential neighborhood of Canton Corner, the station has long been a convenient stop and a cheap source of gas for […]
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
Riding a seven-game winning streak and sitting comfortably atop the standings in the SEMGHL West Division, the Canton High girls’ ice hockey team welcomed two of the area’s toughest teams to Metropolis Rink last week and went toe to toe with both — beating Walpole before being narrowly edged by the undefeated Falmouth Clippers. Although […]
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
After a tumultuous past few months that ended with the termination of longtime Conservation Agent Bob Murphy, the Canton Conservation Commission has begun to move forward with new business under the guidance of interim agent
Jan 31 2013 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner