Did you know … Despite a report to the contrary in last week’s edition of Man About Canton, Connors Wayside Furniture at 2239 Washington Street (Route 138) is still open for business and the property has not yet been sold. According to the Connors family, a sale is currently pending and the building is under […]

Tomorrow night they rock out, and next weekend they will run. That is the upcoming itinerary for supporters of the Williamsons of Canton, a tight-knit family of four who are bravely waging two separate cancer battles
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
Enthusiastic about the ever-increasing amount of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses at Canton High School, the School Committee last week approved a course of studies that will require AP students to take an AP administered exam. Those students who cannot afford the $89 cost per exam will be able to apply for a financial […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger
The Scott M. Herr Memorial Foundation is proud to announce that it will be vastly increasing the amount of funding that it is currently providing to the Scott Herr Fitness Center at Canton High School. According to CHS Athletic Director Danny Erickson, the increased funding will be used to maintain the equipment and support the […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen
The Canton Police Department’s mobile operations unit along with patrol officers, detectives, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz and Deputy Chief Helena Rafferty provided a security detail for Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny on his visit to the Irish Cultural Center of New England on Sunday, March 16. CPD mobile operations arrived at Logan Airport Sunday morning […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger

The Canton High School Drama Club presented Our Town, the classic play by Thornton Wilder, on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, in the CHS auditorium. The play starred Izzy Johnson as Emily Webb and Kevin Hawley as George Gibbs. Cast Stage Manager – Paige O’Riordan (Act I), Shannon Milewski (Act II), Abbie Sockett […]
Mar 20 2014 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Limited time promotion ends March 31! Attention parents of Canton schoolchildren: The Canton Citizen is offering a $5 donation to your school, plus 4 bonus months of the newspaper for each new subscription in March! The Citizen in-town newspaper keeps you up to date on local news, school events, community events, sports, business, and much […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

On Saturday, March 7, dance studios from Canton and surrounding towns teamed up to present “Why We Dance,” a benefit concert in honor of Kristen and Steve Furbush on behalf of their two children, Kayley and Patrick. The event, which was held at the Norwood Theatre, was produced by Melanie Cox of Dance Out Canton […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen

Coming off his historic run to the All-State wrestling finals, Canton High School senior Quinn Merrigan made history once again this past weekend in Providence, becoming the first Bulldog wrestler to ever compete in a New England Championship finals match. Merrigan, the two-time defending Division 3 state champion in the 138-pound class, defeated Brandon Levesque […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen
Reginald Remy, 92, formerly of Fall River, passed away February 28, 2014. The kind and generous spirit of Regi Remy succumbed after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Reginald was born in Fall River, a son of the late Leon Remy and Marie-Louise (Ferland) Remy. Married for 65 years to his beloved Claire (Charette), […]
Mar 13 2014 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen