The Galvin Middle School Building Committee took a significant step forward in submitting design development and construction plans to the Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA) late last week. Moreover, the committee heard budget updates from its principal project manager (Leftfield), architect (Ai3) and general contractor Consigli Construction that to this point the construction estimates are […]
May 30 2025 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger

The Luce Elementary School held its annual 5K & Fun Run on Sunday, May 18, with all proceeds benefitting the Luce CAPT. The event featured a half-mile race for younger children, a mile run for older kids, and a 5K race for adults. Participants were also invited to stick around after the race for ice […]
May 30 2025 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently announced the 10 largest real estate transactions by sale price in Norfolk County during the first quarter of 2025 (January to March). The average price of these properties, which included a mix of commercial and residential sites, was $27.24 million. Together, they generated more than $1.24 million for […]
May 30 2025 | Posted in
Business | By
Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: As abutters of Pequitside Farm, we would like to thank all who came to last Monday’s session of Annual Town Meeting to cast their votes to preserve the beauty and tranquility of Pequitside. Like many others, we were surprised and dismayed by Article 19, which proposed to construct six pickleball courts in the […]

Fresh off a thrilling, triple-overtime victory over a playoff-bound opponent in last week’s regular season finale, the Canton High boys lacrosse team is gearing up for what will likely be a road trip to kick off the Division 2 state tournament. Slotted in at No. 23 in the latest MIAA power rankings, the Bulldogs were […]
May 30 2025 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
As you approach the historic yellow barn at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, you’ll be greeted by a stunning new Welcome Gateway — a vibrant space designed to invite, inspire and connect. Situated at the end of a freshly laid brick path, the gateway serves as an inviting space for conversation and reflection in front […]
It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Glenn W. Thompson, who left us on May 19, 2025, at the age of 71. He passed away peacefully at his home in Cocoa Beach, Florida, surrounded by love. Glenn, commonly known as “Hoppa,” grew up in Canton, one of eight children of Joseph and […]
May 29 2025 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
The hotly contested issue of building six new pickleball courts at Pequitside Farm, which narrowly passed at the opening session of Annual Town Meeting, was postponed indefinitely after more than 470 residents turned out for a reconsideration vote held on Monday, May 19. Immediately after, residents supported a Finance Committee recommendation to allocate the $650,000 […]
May 23 2025 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger

The CHS softball team came close to upsetting a playoff-bound Stoughton squad on Monday, taking a 3-0 lead into the sixth inning on the Knights’ home field before falling in the end 6-3. Freshman pitcher Kennedy Burke drew the start for Canton and kept Stoughton off the board for five full innings before the Knights […]
May 23 2025 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds As the final Monday in May approaches, our nation pauses to observe Memorial Day, a solemn occasion to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This day calls us to reflect on their […]
May 23 2025 | Posted in
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