Did you know … Dunkin’ Brands, the Canton-based coffee and donuts empire, recently released two new breakfast cereals based on two of its most popular coffee drinks: caramel macchiato and mocha latte. The cereals are produced by Post Consumer Brands game and are available for purchase in stores and online. According to a press release, […]
Compared to a few months ago, the town of Canton appears to be on a sturdier financial footing; but a full return to pre-COVID economic conditions will depend on a variety of factors, including final FY21 state aid determinations, extension of the federal CARES Act spending deadline, and rebounding local receipts. According to Finance Director […]
In just his third season as an amateur pumpkin grower, Canton’s Matt Tate managed to shatter his previous best mark with a jaw-dropping specimen that tipped the scales at over 1,600 pounds. Tate went on to win third place at the Woodstock (CT) weigh-off, which is usually held at the Woodstock Fair but was relocated […]
Several town departments and a host of volunteers will be working together to administer free flu shots to Canton residents on three dates in October. The three flu clinics are being planned to allow residents to stay in their cars and will meet/exceed COVID-19 safety protocols. Public clinics for residents ages 5 and up will […]
The Canton Cultural Council has set November 16, 2020 as a deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. All applications must be done online again this year. The application will be available on October 1 at www.mass-culture.org. These grants can support a variety of artistic […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 24 edition include: * School leaders briefed on air quality, rising COVID costs * Canton man finds support, purpose through Samaritans’ SafePlace program * Profile on new Canton business J. Shields & Co Fine Wine […]
Dear Editor: I write to give my full support to the School Committee, the superintendent, other school administrators, and the Canton Teachers Association for their school reopening plan. I am certain that they all knew ahead of time that no matter what decisions were made they would be criticized. They are in a no-win situation. Still, […]
Construction continues on the new town pool and renovated Metropolis Skating Rink, with both facilities likely to be completed in the coming weeks. The brand-new aquatics center, which is being built on the site of the former town pool on Bolivar Street, was originally slated for completion by late July or early August. However, construction […]
The Canton Public Schools welcomed students back to school via remote connection on Wednesday, September 16. A hybrid model, consisting of a mix of in-person and remote learning, will begin on September 21 for grades K, 6 and 9 and September 29 for all other grades. (Above) Danny Ryan, age 6, is ready for the […]
An undeclared conflict that began in 1950 and ended in a stalemate in 1953, the Korean War is sometimes known as the Forgotten War. Rich Carrara, who grew up in Canton, wants to make sure that the plane crash in Tachikawa, Japan, that took the life of his brother — Air Force Sergeant and radio […]
