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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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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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
After successfully dodging the commonwealth’s pre-trial gag order request and not seeming the least bit fazed by District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s rare public rebuke issued last month via videotaped message, defense attorneys for Karen Read are instead doubling down on their claims of prosecutorial misconduct and widespread corruption in the murder case against their client. […]
Sep 14 2023 | Posted in
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Jay Turner
The same transportation problems plaguing the Canton school district at the start of the last school year resurfaced this year as parents complained of late arrivals; some middle school students having problems finding seats; and some students spending an hour on the bus before arriving home in the afternoon. While School Superintendent Derek Folan estimated […]
Sep 14 2023 | Posted in
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Mike Berger
Fifty-three residents from Canton have signed up to participate in this year’s Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1. They will join thousands of other walkers at the iconic annual event, which raises funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at the nation’s premier […]
Sep 14 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen