On Thursday, May 8, Canton native Tommy Jenkins will be fighting for a cure, literally, in the annual Haymakers for Hope charity boxing event, Rock ‘N’ Rumble XIV, at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Jenkins, along with 27 other brave fighters residing in the New England area, will be stepping into the ring at […]
This is a love letter to our library. I know it’s not Valentine’s Day, but I’m writing it all the same. This is nothing new to my faithful readers. I’ve written about my relationship with libraries as long as I’ve been writing my column, which is over 25 years now. I’ve written about my earliest […]
Select Board Chair Mike Loughran announced at the outset of Tuesday meeting that Police Chief Helena Rafferty has decided to retire after 36 years of service to the CPD, effective with the expiration of her contract on June 30. Loughran said he will keep the public updated on next steps for selecting a new chief, […]
Lawyers for the prosecution and the defense weaved two starkly different narratives about Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s last moments on earth as opening statements were given and first witnesses were called in the highly anticipated retrial of Karen
Canton Citizen photographer Moira Sweetland took the above photo at the Bradley Estate last weekend. Have a seasonal or nature-themed photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
Want to make a difference in the Blue Hills and have fun doing it? Join the Friends of the Blue Hills (FBH) and more than 50 park protectors for Green Up the Blue Hills — the annual spring stewardship event dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Blue Hills Reservation. This year’s event will […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the April 24 edition include: * WWII hero Howard Hanson celebrates 100th birthday * Highlights from day 1 of Karen Read’s retrial * Recap of April 22 Select Board meeting * Planners share first look at virtual […]
In loving memory of Leone Josephine Overton (1942-2025), “Lou/Leony/Nana,” a devoted wife, mother, nana, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, Leone brought joy to everyone around her with her warm smile and kind heart. Leone dedicated her life to […]
On September 13, 2012, the Canton Citizen published its 25th anniversary issue and included a tribute to the four people the newspaper’s editors believed had given the most to Canton during the preceding quarter of a century. John Connolly was one of those people. The Citizen described Connolly as “a Bulldog through and through … […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its 2024-25 winter all-star selections. The full list, complete with write-ups for each athlete, appears in the April 25 print edition as part of the Citizen’s annual winter sports wrap-up section. Boys MVP Travis Thomas (Ice Hockey) A senior captain and a proven winner, Thomas earned himself a […]
