An extended version of this story appears in the May 26 print edition of the Canton Citizen. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has popularized the idea that “it takes a village to raise a child.” This quote, borrowed from a traditional African proverb, is analogous to what has occurred in Canton in the ongoing fight […]
Update: The CHS varsity baseball team is headed back to the postseason after defeating Cohasset 5-3 on the road on Friday. The victory was Canton’s third in a row, bringing the team’s record to 10-10 overall. Seeding for the upcoming south sectional tournament was expected to be released on Tuesday, May 31. It’s a big week […]
Police announced that they have juvenile suspects in connection with a previous break-in at the Milton Hoosic Club but no suspects yet in a break-in that occurred early Saturday morning, May 21, at the Wampatuck Country Club in which a safe was taken. Police are also looking at a non-resident adult person of interest in […]
In a series of two votes on Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board appointed Robert Panico to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Board until the next town election in April 2017. Panico was one of eight candidates who applied for the post, which was last held by Tori McClain, […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights of the May 26 issue include: * A detailed look at substance abuse prevention efforts in Canton * Local pilot passes on his passion for flying * Two-page spread honoring deceased Canton veterans * Photo coverage of the annual Luce Fun Run Also, […]
Green Up the Blue Hills, the annual stewardship event sponsored by the Friends of the Blue Hills, will be held on Sunday, June 5, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Ponkapoag Pond in Canton. Volunteers will enjoy music, face painting, crafts, and a scavenger hunt while helping with an essential task: pulling up invasive weeds that […]
Canton joined the nearly 80 percent of Massachusetts communities that offer tuition-free full-day kindergarten after a clear majority of voters approved the measure at the final session of annual town meeting on Wednesday, May 11. A similar proposal, sponsored by resident Tony Braconi, was defeated a year earlier at the 2015 town meeting; however, this […]
The Wolff Sisters & The Last Calvary want to save the honeybees and want your help! On Saturday, May 21, the talented trio, featuring Canton natives Rebecca, Rachael and Kat Wolff, will perform a “Barn Show for the Bees” with Lula Wiles at 9 Stone Bridge Lane in Milton. The all-ages show kicks off at […]
After taking diverging paths over the first few weeks of May, both the CHS boys and girls tennis teams produced strikingly similar results across three matches last week. Not only did the two squads both go 2-1 with a loss to Foxboro and wins against Attleboro and Oliver Ames; they did so by the same […]
Amanda G. Kelso, 25, of Canton, passed away at home unexpectedly. Born in Medellin, Colombia, she is a lifelong resident of Canton. She graduated from Canton High School in 2008 and attended Clark University. Beloved daughter of Janice Davidowicz and Frederick Kelso of Canton. Sister of Adriana Kelso of Canton. Funeral services private. For guestbook, […]
