Chris McGarry was born with spina bifida, a condition that happens in a developing embryo when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. As a result, McGarry has mobility challenges and requires the assistance of a wheelchair. Several years ago, he had balance problems and became concerned that leaning too far from the wheelchair […]
For the first time in two years, the CHS boys cross country team earned itself a dual meet win, beating Stoughton last week 26-31. It was an action-packed week for both Bulldog XC teams as they followed up a sweep of the Black Knights with a strong showing at Saturday’s MSTCA Frank Kelley Invitational. In […]
Richard “Ricky” Carr, of Canton, passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions Hospice House on August 25, 2025. Ricky lived life with a quiet strength and an unassuming grace, extended kindness to all those he met, and loved with his whole heart. Born in Atlanta, GA, Ricky was the beloved son of William and Charlotte Carr. As […]
Robert F. Willey, 49, of Sharon, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Sarah, and the proud father of his daughters, Hannah and Amelia, who were the greatest joys of his life. Above all else, Rob cherished his role as a father and built a family life filled […]
The town of Canton’s Affordable Housing Trust announces that it is seeking proposals from qualified developers and project proponents to create new affordable housing units in Canton, consistent with the scale, character and diversity of Canton’s vibrant neighborhoods. Affordable units can be included in market-rate projects beyond the number of affordable units already required by […]
This year’s CHS football team is finding different ways to win, and different players are stepping up when needed. In last Friday’s 13-0 victory over nonleague Bedford — its third in a row to open the season — concerns were raised when Nick Crowe, one of the team’s top all-around players, had to be assisted off the field with a leg injury. A few series later, Crowe re-entered the game and played a few series
Dozens of Canton residents of all ages have signed up to participate in the 37th annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 5. The only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon course, the iconic annual event will bring together thousands of participants to raise funds to support […]
After two and a half months of stalled negotiations, public finger pointing, and escalating lawsuits, not to mention the trash and recycling piling up across more than a dozen affected communities, leaders of Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 jointly announced on Friday that they had come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. […]
School Committee members came away thoroughly impressed by the continued success of Canton High’s Advanced Placement (AP) program, which again saw record-setting participation rates and test results during the spring of 2025. School Superintendent Derek
Check out this week’s special issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the September 25 edition include: * Teamsters, Republic Services resolve trash strike * Photos from CHS football home opener by Mike Tureski * ‘Move the Vote’ organizers celebrate historic bill filing * Canton man […]
