John Connolly, chair of the Canton Select Board, read the following statement on behalf of the town at the conclusion of Tuesday night’s meeting: Over the past several days, we have received inquiries concerning new reports related to the ongoing criminal case dealing with the death of John O’Keefe. The investigation into the matter was […]
Submitted by Patricia McDermott, Planning Board Chair For more than 20 years, the zoning that created the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District (CCEOD) has been in place in the downtown area. The goal of this special zoning district was to encourage mixed use, manageable growth, and support reasonable expansion. The underlying commitment was intended […]
With a wave of high-profile banking failures sending shockwaves across the global financial system and stoking fears of an incoming recession, the Citizen reached out to two local bank CEO’s to see how they are faring amid the crisis and to determine whether local depositors have any reason to be alarmed. Nick Maffeo, President & […]
By Bernard Mendillo We live in the United States of America — where the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech. Perhaps “guarantee” is too strong of a word to use in today’s America. We are a nation divided — more so than we have been since the Civil War. Most of the freedoms we take […]
It was January 2010, and I was halfway through my senior year at Canton High. My now-teenaged nephew Matthew was just a few months old, and my mom and I were at my oldest brother’s former home in Virginia meeting my nephew for the first time. After he went down for a nap, I checked my flip phone and read an ominous message from my friend Sam:
Submitted by Susan Cogliano Canton Public Library Trustee Susan Cogliano is running for re-election. She has served as a library trustee since 1997, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge. During her tenure, the library has undergone a major transformation, both in the physical building and of the overall mission of the library. Cogliano was […]
After sharpening their skills and focus with a series of single-elimination wins throughout the season, the boys of the Canton Youth Hockey Bantam A’s entered the pressure cooker of the state youth hockey tournament ready to face the best of the best from across the state. Rather than worry about playing against many teams they […]
On Thursday, March 9, staff members and residents of Orchard Cove in Canton gathered in the ballroom for a very special birthday celebration in honor of Dr. Shirley Rayport — the senior living community’s newest centenarian. The highlight of the event was a live performance by cellist Lev Mamuya and members of From the Top, […]
Submitted by Betty Chelmow I was first elected to the Library Board of Trustees in 1977 and served 13 terms before stepping down from the board for six years. During COVID, I thought perhaps once again I could be of help to the board and sought reelection. It has been one of the joys of […]
Submitted by Mindy Milman My name is Mindy Milman and I am announcing my candidacy for library trustee. I am running because it is time for a change and I can make a difference. For the past 13 years as a resident of Canton, the heart of this community — the library — has also captured […]
