Gerald C. “Jerry” McGowan of Canton passed away peacefully November 19 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Roslindale, Jerry graduated from Boston English High School and earned a bachelor’s degree while working at the telephone company where he enjoyed a long and accomplished career before retirement. Jerry was a longtime member of […]
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. It has my three favorites — family, food and football! I loved the tradition of attending the Thanksgiving Day football game (full disclosure: I was a Wildcat from Milton, not a Canton Bulldog) — attending as a spectator when I was young, participating in the halftime […]
With the state of Massachusetts now firmly entrenched in a “second wave” of coronavirus cases and the winter holidays fast approaching, the Canton Board of Health is ramping up its enforcement of COVID-related health violations with a particular focus on business infractions. Taking advantage of its authority to levy fines of up to $500 per […]
As a proud Canton High football alumnus with many years of experience as both a referee and coach, Anthony Fallon understands perhaps better than most the allure of Thanksgiving Day. “You dream about it all those years,” said the newly appointed Bulldogs head coach.
The Canton Board of Health, Fire Chief Charles Doody and Interim Superintendent of Schools Derek Folan wish to share health and safety guidance for residents as they finalize plans and prepare for their Thanksgiving celebrations this year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traveling increases one’s potential to be exposed to […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen (1 day early) for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the November 25 edition include: * New coach, senior captains keep Bulldog football spirit alive during layoff (click here for excerpt) * Recap of COVID Task Force November 12 webinar * Canton’s Lauren […]
Dear Editor: On behalf of all Canton, a big thank you to Town Clerk Tracy Kenney, the Town Clerk’s Office, and all of the poll workers who together did a magnificent job assuring a smooth and safe election experience for all. This was an extraordinary and demanding year for our clerk’s office: a postponed local […]
Will Gefteas, a junior at Canton High School, has been selected as the recipient of the MIAA Student-Athlete of the Month Award for October 2020. A three-sport athlete in golf, Unified basketball and Unified track, Gefteas earned the respect of his teammates early on. “Will is an incredible role model for the younger members of […]
Did you know … The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects a 10 percent decline in spending for home heating oil this winter. Oil prices remain depressed around the world and nearly 20 percent of homes in the northeast rely on oil furnaces for their heating source. According to the EIA, spending for propane is projected to grow 14 percent […]
Despite mounting numbers of COVID-19 cases locally and across the United States, Interim School Superintendent Derek Folan is not giving up on the possibility of more in-person learning in the future. However, he told the School Committee at its November 12 meeting that there are a number of factors that would need to be considered, […]
