Town Administrator Charles Doody and Town Planner TJ Torres are pleased to announce that the town of Canton has been awarded a $40,000 state Community Compact grant to help fund the next phase of the St. Gerard’s Reuse project. The town plans to use the funds to procure an outside firm that specializes in the […]

Tom Theodore, chair of the Canton Select Board, announced at Tuesday night’s board meeting that the public comment period will be returning as of Tuesday, October 24. Theodore said this issue was raised by many of the 17 residents who attended the Select Board’s first office hours on Tuesday, October 3. Theodore had announced the […]
Oct 13 2023 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Tom Theodore, chair of the Canton Select Board, announced at Tuesday night’s board meeting that the public comment period will be returning as of Tuesday, October 24. Theodore said this issue was raised by many of the 17 residents who attended the Select Board’s first office hours on Tuesday, October 3. Theodore had announced the […]
Oct 13 2023 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Excitement is building for the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, which returns for a 34th running on Sunday, October 29. Hosted by B’nai Tikvah in Canton, the event will feature several distances, including a 10K and 5K starting at 10 a.m., a one-mile fun run starting at 9:45 a.m., and a one-mile senior walk beginning […]
Oct 13 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The process of designing a new or renovated Galvin Middle School began in earnest on Wednesday, September 27, as a group of approximately 40 residents and staff members met with representatives of design firm Ai3 and Project Manager LeftField to offer their input as part of a public forum held in the Canton High School […]
Oct 6 2023 | Posted in
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Schools | By
Mike Berger
Revere & Son Heritage Trust Seeking Gala Sponsors The Revere & Son Heritage Trust is pleased to announce it will be hosting an inaugural Masquerade Gala to raise funds to support the Paul Revere Heritage Site and Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation. The Masquerade Gala will take place on Saturday, November 4, from […]
Oct 6 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Facing a standing-room crowd in the Salah Meeting Room and a sea of signs criticizing the actions of town leadership, the Canton Police Department, and what many believe is the unjust prosecution of an innocent woman, Select Board Chair Tom Theodore said it was his decision to suspend the public comment portion of Select Board […]
Canton School Superintendent Derek Folan was thrilled to report to the School Committee last week that Canton students performed “remarkably well” on last year’s MCAS tests while meeting — and in many cases exceeding — most district and state goals. “Last year we set bold goals to increase the number of students meeting or exceeding […]
Sep 28 2023 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Former students of beloved Hansen teacher Cheryl Cunningham were out in full force on Monday at the inaugural “Cunningham’s Kids RUNdraiser” to benefit Mrs. Cunningham’s husband, Mike, who was recently diagnosed with ALS. Also known
Sep 28 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
During another emotionally charged pre-trial hearing in Norfolk Superior Court on Friday that drew hundreds of the defendant’s supporters, Justice Beverly Cannone weighed in on a number of new motions before announcing a formal start date of March 12, 2024 for the murder trial of Karen Read. Read has been charged in connection with the […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen