Within minutes of concluding interviews of the two finalists for the position, the Canton Select Board voted unanimously on December 30 to appoint Michael K. Daniels as the town’s new permanent police chief. Daniels will succeed Joseph Perkins, who served as chief on an interim basis following the retirement of Helena Rafferty in June. The […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the January 8 edition include: * The Citizen’s annual Year in Review, featuring a look back at the top news and sports stories of 2025 * Notable deaths and retirements from the past year * Highlights from […]
The Friends of the Blue Hills’ 2025 Photo Contest drew submissions from all over the area, showcasing the natural beauty, wildlife, and outdoor adventures that make the Blue Hills Reservation such a treasured resource. The winners were announced at the Friends’ annual meeting held on November 6. Winning photos and other select submissions will be […]
Denise Marie Fleming, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on October 29, 1960, Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Donna and Don Fleming of Ralston, Nebraska. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Lili Fleming, and her three loving brothers, […]
Elsie Rosado, 94, of Lexington, formerly of Brookline, died peacefully January 1, 2026. She grew up in Puerto Rico before moving to the Bronx when she was 13 years old. She worked for the New York public school system for over 20 years and enjoyed dancing. Loving daughter of the late Antonio and Rosa Dominicci. […]
Catherine Eileen (Collins) Bradley of Canton passed away peacefully December 14, 2025, with her sons by her side. Born February 5, 1925, at 18 Bellflower Street in Boston to Timothy Jeremiah Collins and Catherine Mary (Costello) Collins, she was brought up in Dorchester, where she went by the name “Kitty.” She graduated from St. Peter’s […]
More than 10 years of hard work will come to fruition on Friday, January 2, as the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation (MoDI) opens its doors to the public at the Revere Heritage Site in downtown Canton. With three stories of interactive exhibits in the historic horse barn, and another exhibit honoring America’s […]
The CHS girls indoor track team opened up its winter campaign with a 58-42 win over Stoughton at the New Balance Track in what head coach Anna Amico described as a total team effort with “every athlete and event group stepping up and contributing” against a strong Black Knights team. Senior captain Chloe Dubuisson led […]
Citizen staff photographer Moira Sweetland captured this striking photo of a buck in the snow during a recent visit to the Blue Hills. Have a seasonal or nature-themed photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
Open house set for January 4 A new state-of-the-art indoor athletic training facility is opening its doors in Canton, offering local youth athletes a place to train, grow, and develop year-round. On Base Performance (OBP), located at 28 Draper Lane, is a premier private indoor multi-sport facility designed to support athlete development while strengthening the […]
