Dear Editor: Congratulation to DPW Superintendent Mike Trotta for his leadership as Canton’s representative in the first-of-its-kind regional water conservation campaign by the Neponset River Watershed Association. The association is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to cleaning up and protecting the Neponset River and its watershed. Of course, Mike is right: “In Canton and towns all across the country, we are facing aging water and sewer infrastructure and […]
It was an exciting start to the season for the CHS girls’ lacrosse team as the Bulldogs salvaged a draw with a strong second half against Mansfield last Wednesday. Trailing 12-9 at halftime, Canton outscored Mansfield 8-5 the rest of the way on the Hornets’ home field, capped off by Mary McNeil’s game-tying goal with […]
Apr 10 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
After a promising start followed by some unexpected delays, the Neponset River Watershed Association is moving full steam ahead with its small dams program — an ambitious, long-term, and ultimately costly project targeting the roughly 100 obsolete dams along the Neponset and its tributaries. Over the next several years, the watershed association, which is headquartered […]
Apr 10 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
Ten incumbents and two newcomers sailed into office uncontested, and the Canton business community secured a new tax exemption in an otherwise lackluster town election held on Tuesday, April 8. Only 428, or approximately 3 percent, of the town’s more than 14,000 registered voters turned out at the polls this year; however, it was still […]
The Canton Squirt mini team of Liam Polles and Patrick Morrissey defeated Brookline to capture the District 3 Mini 1-on-1 championship on Saturday, March 29, at Metropolis Rink in Canton. Mini 1-on-1 is a youth hockey program in collaboration with USA Hockey, the Boston Bruins, NESN and TD Bank. Mini teams consist of one goalie […]
Coming off a historic and memorable 2013 campaign that ended in the Division 3 state semifinals, the CHS boys’ lacrosse team returned to the turf last week with several new starters and high hopes for another successful season. And already the Bulldogs have two impressive wins under their belts, including a thrilling comeback against Mansfield […]
Apr 10 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The School Committee decided to come in line with what the Finance Committee and Finance Director Jim Murgia has recommended for an operating budget for the next fiscal year. The committee voted to send a budget of $34,629,256 to the May 11 town meeting. That figure represents an increase of 3.9 percent, or $1.3 million, […]
Apr 10 2014 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch has announced the opening of “An Artistic Discovery,” the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. This annual competition is open to all high school students who reside in the 8th Congressional District, which includes the town of Canton. The winner will have his or her work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a […]
Apr 10 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
The Hansen Elementary School community held a very successful “Staff vs. Students” basketball fundraiser on Friday evening, April 4, in the CHS gymnasium. Organized by the Hansen CAPT, the event attracted more than 600 spectators and raised over $7,500 for Kayley and Patrick Furbush, who lost both of their parents, Kristen and Stephen, within a […]
Apr 10 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The Canton Citizen is in the process of developing an electronic version of our popular weekly newspaper. This digital publication would have the look and feel of the print edition and would be viewable across a wide range of digital platforms, including tablets and smart phones. In contrast to the Canton Citizen website, which offers […]
Apr 4 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
