Deliveries of the COVID-19 vaccine to local communities has slowed down in the last week as the state has begun to direct more of its supplies to pharmacy and grocery locations. The town of Canton, in fact, received no new doses this week and officials are continuing to urge eligible residents to seek appointments elsewhere […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” a new regular series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. The series will run weekly throughout Black History Month and continue monthly for the remainder of 2021. Karim Gibson, who is in his third year […]
Not even a global pandemic could slow down Canton’s ice hockey juggernauts this winter as they both cruised to another Hockomock title while dominating on both ends of the ice. The two CHS varsity squads, both coming into the year as defending state champions, looked unbeatable for long stretches throughout the season and only had […]
Did you know … According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Massachusetts is an estimated 6.89 million residents, a figure that has held steady since 2016. The median age is 39.7, with about 5.2 million residents age 21 or older and approximately 1.1 million people age 65 and up, per data released on December 10. In terms of the racial […]
Sophomore standout Shauna Harney repeated as the 200 individual medley champion and senior Jessica Hart captured her first career league title in the breaststroke as part of an impressive team effort for the Bulldogs at last week’s Hockomock League swimming championships. Due to COVID-19, teams in the Davenport Division opted to compete individually at their […]
The following is the second in a two-part series. Part one appeared in the February 11 edition of the Citizen. The book is thick and heavy with a leather cover, gilded pages and a brass clasp. From a distance it is imposing, and up close it instantly bears the weight of history. Embossed on the […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 18 edition include: * Select Board, School Committee races headline 2021 election * True Tales from Canton’s Past: The 35th U.S. Colored Troop – Pt. 2 in a series * Community in Unity: Spotlight […]
Edward R. Piana, 90, passed away February 13 at Cornerstone at Canton. A lifelong resident of Canton, Ed attended the Revere and Eliot schools, Boston College High School, and Northeastern University. After graduation he then served honorably with the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division in the Korean War from 1953-54. In 1955 he married Ann […]
Richard P. Carco, 73, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, sadly passed away on February 9, 2021 at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. He will be missed by many. Born on September 4, 1947, Richie, as he was known to family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Canton. He is survived by […]
This column was originally published in the Canton Citizen in 1999. I’ve been told many things: that fairy tales happen, that princes do appear despite frogs, and that I wear my heart upon my sleeve. I can’t help it; I tend to embrace the world with open arms. Thirty-two years ago a painfully shy boy […]
