This story originally appeared in the August 25 edition of the Canton Citizen. Following a busy summer season in which many Canton families took advantage of the town pool, summer concerts, and day camps for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the Canton Parks and Recreation Department has planned a wide range of […]
As a mother of three, Dina Gray of Canton knows the milestones and markers that children reach as they grow and develop. When her youngest child, daughter Emilia, did not seem to be successful at achieving those markers as an infant, Gray started a search for answers that led to a diagnosis of autism. The diagnosis would set her on a 10-year path of discovery, and in her drive to help Emilia and others with autism acquire more life skills, she launched her own business, ABA Helps, in January of 2021.
In emergency situations, local police and fire departments respond immediately to help victims and provide rescue and first aid services. During a natural disaster or at large-scale community events, however, many communities also rely on support from trained volunteers. In Canton, as in many other towns and cities across the commonwealth, that support comes in the […]
The Sam Swardlick Spirit Cup was established in memory of the late Sam Swardlick, a star athlete from the Canton High Class of 1936 and an inaugural member of the Canton Athletic Hall of Fame. The award, which includes a $500 scholarship, is given annually to a senior who best demonstrates the spirit and pride […]
For the past several years, the Canton Public Library has sponsored a kickoff picnic for children to celebrate the start of its annual summer reading program. This month, the library staff is adding something new. With the theme of “Beyond the Beaten Path,” staff members would like to remind people that summer reading is for […]
Members of the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) joined with dozens of local residents last Wednesday, June 1, on the front lawn of the Canton Public Library to celebrate the first Pride event held in the town. CDEI members Dr. Alan Rapoport, Amy Peterson, and Sheryl Wagner planned the celebration, which included speakers, music, […]
The story below appears in the Citizen’s 31st annual Salute to the Fine Arts, an 8-page special section included with the June 3 print edition. Growing up, Grace-Mary Burega was very close to her older brother. When he started watching the animated comedy series The Simpsons, she did too. She found that she loved the music […]
Members of the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI) explored “The Changing Landscape of Work and Workspaces” during a special presentation held at Trillium Brewing Company’s new Royall Street headquarters on Wednesday evening, April 27. Josh Cohen, president of the CABI board of directors, served as the emcee for the event and introduced speakers William ‘Wil’ […]
Katie Wood starts each day with a morning routine during which she centers herself to get ready for the day ahead. “I read something positive, I practice gratitude, I do a little bit of meditation, prayer, exercise,” she said. Nearly every morning for the past six years, the Canton mother of four has gotten up […]
On Wednesday, February 9, the Canton Association of Business and Industry (CABI) welcomed Karen Dumaine of the Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association for A Discussion About Your Commute! at the Hilton Garden Inn on Royall Street. The informative talk highlighted the many programs and services available to Canton area commuters, including the newly launched shuttle service for […]
