Canton’s 2026 town election will take place on Tuesday, April 7. Offices up for grabs include two seats on the Select Board (each 3-year terms); two seats on the School Committee (each 3-year terms); two seats on the Planning Board (one 5-year term and one 3-year term to fill a vacancy); three seats on the […]
Submitted by Rob Fichman I am running a write-in campaign for the Library Board of Trustees. I am a firm believer in intellectual freedom and open, equitable access to information. I look forward to adding my energy and skills to Canton’s excellent library board. I have called Canton home for 29 years, together with my […]
In a remarkably smooth, efficient and cordial panel discussion staged live this week in front of a packed audience inside the Community Room at the Canton Public Library, the four candidates in this year’s hotly contested race for two open Select Board seats formally introduced themselves to the voters while also sharing their platforms, skillsets, […]
Dear Editor: For as long as I can remember, my mother has believed that showing up matters. Whether it was helping a neighbor, listening when someone needed support, or working quietly behind the scenes to make things better, she taught me that real change starts at the local level and with people who genuinely care. […]
Canton resident Stephen Hamm captured this stunning photo of a Canada goose in flight during a recent visit to Reservoir Pond. Have a seasonal or nature-themed photo to share? Send to submissions@thecantoncitizen.com for consideration in our print or online editions.
Congratulations to Canton’s sixth grade girls basketball travel A team for capturing the 2025-26 MetroWest League championship. Entering as the No. 2 seed in the Division 3 playoffs, the Canton girls defeated No. 7 Stoughton, No. 6 Milton, and No. 3 Belmont before outdueling top-seeded Franklin 39-36 in the championship game on Sunday, March 15, […]
On Thursday, March 19, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Canton firefighters responded to a 911 call for a vehicle collision in front of a commercial property at 100 Washington Street, between Marathon Physical Therapy and Wild Duck Wine & Spirits. Fire Lt. John Hutchinson said the vehicle had stuck a support column but stopped short of […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the March 26 edition include: * Photos from the DEHS St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Town Club * Galvin Middle School team says project on track and under budget * Proponents tout benefits of Specialized Code […]
The Canton Public Library will be closed from Monday, April 27, through Wednesday, April 29. During this closure, the library, in cooperation with the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN), will be migrating to a new software system and the CPL catalog and all OCLN services will be offline. The library will reopen and the new […]
Santo A. Zito, affectionately known to all who loved him as Sandy, 83, of Canton, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. Born and raised on the Lower East Side of New York City, Santo carried with him the grit, warmth, and loyalty that defined his hometown. A proud graduate […]
