Stories written by Mary Ann PriceOriginally from Chicago, Mary Ann joined the
Citizen as a staff writer in 1999 and has lived in Canton for the last 25 years. She is also a Spanish teacher at Newton South High School. She and her husband, Bill, have two daughters, Renée and Emily.
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.
Aug 25 2022 | Posted in
Business | By
Mary Ann Price
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 […]
Jul 15 2022 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mary Ann Price
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 […]
Jun 17 2022 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Mary Ann Price
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 […]
Jun 4 2022 | Posted in
Features | By
Mary Ann Price
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’ […]
May 21 2022 | Posted in
Business | By
Mary Ann Price
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 […]
May 6 2022 | Posted in
Features | By
Mary Ann Price
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 […]
Mar 4 2022 | Posted in
Business | By
Mary Ann Price
A recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show reunited two Canton High School graduates who were both students in Video and Media Production classes at CHS during their teens. Edy Massih, who is now a well-known chef in New York City, and Dan Sheehy, the script supervisor for The Drew Barrymore Show, connected with each other after Chef Edy, […]
Mar 4 2022 | Posted in
Features | By
Mary Ann Price
