Some say it’s an ugly name — the “Pig Butchering” scam. But it’s the scammers’ own description of the ugly crime they’re committing and how they view their victims. “Pig Butchering” is a new-ish COVID-era scam. It’s happening all over the country and it’s absolutely happening in metro Boston and even right here in Canton. […]
The Select Board is now considering whether to support a May town meeting article that could change the financing of the bond obligation for the town-owned Paul Revere Heritage Park. If approved by town meeting voters, the plan would help fund the construction of the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation, which will be […]
On Sunday evening, April 14, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Canton Fire Department responded to a 911 call from the TopGolf facility on Dedham Street reporting that a woman had fallen into the net on the second floor of the hitting bays. CFD Engine 3 and Ambulance 2 responded. Also on duty were two members […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 18 edition include: * Jury selection underway in Karen Read murder trial * Canton schools welcome new head of finance & operations * Hundreds volunteer for ‘Great Canton Cleanup’ * Inaugural 5k run to benefit […]
Residents of all ages fanned out across the community to beautify Canton’s streets and public spaces as part of the third annual Great Canton Cleanup. Held on Saturday, April 6, the event was organized by the Canton Walk, Bike & Hike Committee, Canton Parks & Recreation, and the Canton Alliance Against Substance Abuse with support […]
By Bernard Mendillo In 1939, the Gallup Poll asked Americans, “Have you read Gone with the Wind?” About 88 percent of people said they had. The gang at Gallup knew this couldn’t be right and realized it was the way the question was phrased that was the problem. Obviously, people were embarrassed to admit they […]
