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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Editor’s note: The following story ran in the Canton Citizen’s 21st annual Salute to the Fine Arts, a six-page supplement that was included in the June 7 print edition. Click here for more on this feature-packed issue of the Citizen. For nearly four decades the Canton High School TV/film production program has served as an […]
Jun 7 2012 | Posted in
Featured Content | By
Jay Turner
On Thursday, May 24, U.S. Marine Corporal Joseph Derby celebrated his 23rd birthday back home in Canton with his wife, Alexis, and his 4-month-old daughter, Emma, both by his side. For Cpl. Derby, the birthday was one of many reasons he had to celebrate — not only had he just become the proud father of […]
Jun 6 2012 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
Seeded 27th out of 30 teams and not given much of a chance in its opening round matchup against No. 6 Weston, the Canton High boys’ lacrosse team went out and nearly pulled off an improbable victory, falling 5-4 in a game that could have easily gone the other way. For the Bulldogs, the loss […]
Jun 6 2012 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
After struggling throughout the regular season against larger Hockomock schools, the Canton High softball team traveled to Middleboro last week hoping to catch lightning in a bottle in the opening round of the Division 2 playoffs. Unfortunately for the 21st seeded Bulldogs, the same pattern prevailed as the girls kept it close for the first […]
Jun 6 2012 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Opponents of the use of electric shocks as a behavioral deterrent staged a protest outside the Judge Rotenberg Center on Turnpike Street on Saturday, June 2. The protest, which grew out of an online petition created by a former JRC teacher, had begun earlier in the day outside the State House in Boston. Participants included […]
Jun 6 2012 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
In 1962, John and Gail Dolan opened a flooring business out of their home in Canton, and through hard work and vision, the company thrived over the next four decades, expanding several times amid a rock-solid reputation for quality and honesty. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary and currently operated by the Dolans’ children, the aptly […]
May 30 2012 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
Startled by a rash of recent car accidents on their street, including one involving six teenagers and another involving a Canton police officer, the York Street Neighborhood Association held an open meeting last week at St. James Lutheran Church, where an estimated 50 people turned out to brainstorm possible calming measures and various other ideas […]
May 30 2012 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
Coming off a blowout loss to King Philip in the regular season finale last Monday, the Canton High girls’ lacrosse team bounced back in a major way this past weekend, demolishing visiting Nantucket 24-5 in the opening round of the Division 2 south sectional tournament. Other than the home-field advantage for the Bulldogs — which […]
May 30 2012 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
For the third time in its past four games, the Canton High boys’ lacrosse team played well in all facets of the game, but it was not quite well enough to win, as the Bulldogs fell to Franklin 8-5 on the road in last Monday’s season finale. The loss dropped the team to 7-10 on […]
May 30 2012 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
There is tough, and then there is 8-year-old Luke Romano of Canton. While that might seem like a bit of an exaggeration, consider this: After injuring his arm while navigating an obstacle course in gym class last winter, Romano, a second grader at the Hansen Elementary School, promptly got up and completed the course. He […]
May 24 2012 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner