Consistent with President Trump’s campaign promises of mass deportation of people who crossed the U.S. border illegally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been ramping up efforts for several months to locate and detain undocumented residents. Often using the pejorative descriptor “illegal aliens,” Trump and other government officials, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, have […]
Aug 29 2025 | Posted in
News | By
Candace Paris
Forty years ago, Chryssie Zervos Sapounakis opened Chryssie’s Bridal, a full-service bridal boutique, at 636 Washington Street in downtown Canton. She and her team follow their motto of Elegance, Service, Creativity to make every bride look and feel beautiful on her wedding day. Originally from Athens, Greece, Sapounakis moved to Canton when she was 8 […]
Aug 29 2025 | Posted in
Business | By
Mary Ann Price
The Canton Farmers Market held its annual Back to School Day on Sunday, August 23, on the front lawn of the Rodman building. Close to 900 customers turned out for this special edition of the market featuring meet and greets with Canton school leaders, entertainment by Boston-based mobile DJ group A Trike Called Funk and […]
Aug 29 2025 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
On Thursday, August 21, more than 200 members and supporters of the Skating Club of Boston came together on the ice for the inaugural Frozen 5K — an evening of fundraising and fun to benefit the ‘Always Champions’ campaign. Launched last month at the Norwood-based figure skating club, Always Champions is a multifaceted campaign designed […]
Aug 29 2025 | Posted in
Beyond CHS,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The Article 30 Bylaw Modernization Committee invites the public and all committee members to an upcoming roundtable discussion to gather input on how to modernize the bylaws related to annual and special town meetings. The goal is to create a more efficient and effective process for the entire community. The first of two public input […]
Aug 29 2025 | Posted in
Featured Content | By
Canton Citizen
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the commonwealth this year, involving a woman in her 70s who was exposed in Middlesex County. Additionally, another mosquito sample collected in Canton tested positive for WNV — bringing the total to three for the year. […]
Aug 29 2025 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Sheriff Patrick McDermott and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the sheriff’s HOPE Center and Wey of Life Peer Recovery Center, are excited to announce that rising local music star Justin Clancy will headline the Norfolk County Recovery Fest on Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Braintree. Clancy, who […]
Aug 29 2025 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
As the search begins for a new permanent police chief, the town of Canton is asking residents for their input through a new online survey. The short survey, consisting of six questions, asks about the leadership qualities that residents would want to see in the next chief and about the most important issues facing the […]
Aug 22 2025 | Posted in
Featured Content | By
Canton Citizen
With all three members in attendance voting in the affirmative, the Select Board on Tuesday opted to go in a different direction with the town’s legal services, approving a transition from longtime town counsel Paul DeRensis of Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. to the Pembroke-based firm of Clifford & Kenney, Canton’s current labor counsel. Town Administrator […]
Aug 22 2025 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Canton Electricity Choice prices will decrease beginning with September meter reads because of a recent regulatory change. Under the town’s contract with the program’s electricity supplier, Constellation, prices can change in rare cases like this. Canton Electricity Choice offers three options, and prices for each will decrease by .27 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh): * Canton […]
