Selectman Mark Porter, head of the Traffic Study Committee, has completed an initial draft of the town’s first sidewalk betterment policy, which would allow for neighboring residents to request and collectively fund sidewalk improvements. In some cases, the town would pay for 50 percent of the cost. The policy has been submitted for review and […]
Law enforcement officials now have three suspects in custody in connection to a home invasion-armed robbery case that occurred at a Bay Drive apartment on Saturday, July 20. In early August, police identified Jason Candelario, 30, of Manchester, New Hampshire, as the third suspect. Police announced this week that Candelario is now in custody. He […]
Coming off their third consecutive defeat to open the season — a lopsided home loss to division rival Foxboro — a very disappointed CHS girls soccer coach Kate Howarth and assistant Sarah Handman decided to change formations and had a long meeting with the players about hard work and effort. Within a matter of days, […]
A Canton family of six has been displaced and is being assisted by relatives after a fire destroyed their home on Boathouse Road on Wednesday, September 11. Upon arrival at the scene at around 11:20 p.m., firefighters found heavy fire coming from the attic of the two-and-a-half-story home abutting Bolivar Pond. Fire Lt. Tom Norton […]
The state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will close a portion of Dedham Street over I-95 for a three-week period in the overnight hours beginning Monday, September 23. The detours, originally scheduled for late July and early August, will be in effect Monday through Thursday of each week between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 […]
With a smothering defense and a dominating, run-control offense, the CHS varsity football team debuted Friday night with a convincing 28-7 home win over Dighton-Rehoboth. Canton never trailed in the contest as they opened a two-touchdown lead in the first quarter and scored twice more after halftime — leading 28-0 at one point before D-R […]
Update: The Bulldogs looked to be in mid-season form Friday night as they opened the 2019 campaign with a 28-7 win over Dighton-Rehoboth at home. Check out the next edition of the Citizen for photos and more coverage of the game. *** With at least seven starters on offense and defense returning from last year’s […]
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 17, to discuss a proposed change to the development agreement with the owners of the Paul Revere Heritage Site regarding planned improvements to Revere Street. As a result of a policy change implemented at the 2018 town meeting, selectmen are now empowered to […]
With overwhelming support from town employees and department heads, the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday agreed to extend the new summer hours at Town Hall until November 1 while seeking more feedback from residents. As part of the agreement, the town will post a survey on its website asking for public input and selectmen will […]
A 94-year-old male golfer sustained serious injuries in a golf cart accident at the Blue Hill Country Club last week. The accident occurred around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said the cart rolled down an embankment and landed on the victim, causing serious injuries to his head and upper body. […]
