As the snow of late December showed, winter has arrived in the Boston area, which means it’s finally time to get ready for Winterfest. Presented by the Friends of the Blue Hills in collaboration with the Blue Hills Ski Area and several other community partners, this free, annual celebration will take place on Friday, January […]
It was a memorable weekend for Canton High’s up-and-coming track and field athletes as they racked up a slew of personal bests while competing against several of the state’s top underclassmen at the MSTCA Freshman-Sophomore Championship held Sunday, January 5, at the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Boston. “We had a great day,” reported CHS […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 9 edition include: * Community mourns tragic deaths of 2 beloved women and mothers * Public skating at Ponky
Shirley M. Richards (Smith) of Mansfield, formerly of Canton, died peacefully January 3, 2025. She was 100 years old. Shirley was a longtime employee of Shaw’s in Canton for almost 30 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Foxboro Bowling League, and the Grocery Workers Union. She enjoyed knitting and reading. […]
Ciara J. (Lambkin) Sullivan, 30, passed away tragically alongside her two cherished infant children, James Michael and Elizabeth Joanne, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following an unexpected medical emergency at home in Rutland. Born in Quincy and raised in Canton, Ciara was the beloved daughter of Irish immigrants, […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 8, 2025 annual town election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning on Tuesday, January 7, at 8 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 14, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must be 18 […]
Canton Town Administrator Charles Doody and Veterans Agent Arafat Knight are pleased to share that the Canton Veterans Department teamed up this holiday season with local volunteers, the American Legion Post 24, and The Home Depot to memorialize veterans buried in the community with 1,600 donated wreaths and Christmas trees. The Veterans Department then followed […]
Update: Contractor completes geothermal test well at GMS Kristy Lyons of Consigli, the construction firm overseeing construction of the new Galvin Middle School, reported that geothermal testing is going well and according to plan. The test well was drilled on Thursday, December 26, and completed about midday on Friday when the 800-foot depth was reached. […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 2 edition include: * Canton Citizen’s Annual Fall Sports Wrap-Up, featuring all-star selections, team photos and season summaries * Our annual Year in Review, featuring a look back at the top news and sports stories […]
Dear Editor: There have been some comments on social media about the library that include misconceptions and incorrect data — including costs associated with work on this cultural asset. The Canton Public Library is a vital community resource, serving residents of all ages with a wide range of programs and materials. The library received nearly […]
