Thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, Canton’s beloved and historic Ponkapoag Golf Course is bracing for a comeback — although not everyone is thrilled with the DCR’s approach to the restoration project. Last week, Tom Palmer, a wetlands consultant and a resident of Milton, filed a suit in […]
The Canton Community Theatre, established in 2002, continues its summer tradition of putting on high end theatrical productions with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The two-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy (2005) was conceived by Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin, and additional material by Jay […]
Canton native Chris Tamasi, a junior linebacker on the Amherst College football team, has been nominated for the 2014 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team for his community service work. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team comprises 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and 11 players from the NCAA […]
On Wednesday, July 23, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) officially marked the opening of the new Lt. Arthur E. Farnham and Sgt. Thomas M. Connolly Memorial Park — a six-acre passive recreation park located at the former Canton Airport site off Neponset Street. Named in honor of two local WWII heroes and […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills has dedicated the last 35 years to protecting and preserving the Blue Hills so that everyone can continue to enjoy this natural treasure! Help us celebrate by entering your favorite photos going to, from, or standing at a “Strive for 35” challenge location or activity. Include your companions — […]
The Canton Citizen will be mass mailed to every residence in Canton on September 18. Advertising prices will be the same as a regular issue, except color will only be an additional $50 (instead of $250). Email ads@thecantoncitizen.com with the size of the ad you would like and let us know if you want to […]
Let’s all read the book! The Friends of the Canton Public Library have chosen The Map Thief by Michael Blanding as the book to read for their One Book, One Community (OBOC) extravaganza. Similar to when we all read To Kill a Mockingbird, there will be several events around town to complement the book’s many themes, with the […]
Edward Marinilli, 12, of Canton, took first place in the 100 lb. Junior Division at the Bay State Games Wrestling Championship, held Friday, July 11, at UMass Boston. Marinilli, who trains out of CBC in Raynham, beat all of his opponents by pin and is now eligible to compete in the 2015 State Games of America. […]
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to George Comeau, author of “True Tales from Canton’s Past,” and is being reprinted with permission from the sender. Hi there, I came upon your article about the Spaulding House as I was in the process of purchasing the property. My husband and I were very happy to learn […]
Dear Editor: My sister and I held a lemonade stand on Chapman Street on Saturday, July 12. We wanted to raise money for our cousin Timmy, and people like him, who have ALS. We want to say thank you to everyone who stopped at our stand. Everyone was very generous and by the end of […]
