At last week’s meeting of the Canton Select Board, board member Mike Loughran announced that the “Finish Norwood Hospital” campaign had launched a signature drive urging state lawmakers and Governor Healey to support Bill H.5192, a land-taking
May 28 2026 | Posted in
Top Stories | By
Canton Citizen
By Rich Trotto As discussed in the first installment of this series, the Canton River — also known as the East Branch of the Neponset River — was moved underground when waterpower was replaced by electric power for industries at the present-day Paul Revere Heritage Site. When waterpower was no longer required, the Canton River […]
May 28 2026 | Posted in
Featured Content,
Opinion | By
Guest

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the opening of the designated swimming areas at the state’s inland and coastal beaches for the 2026 summer season. During an event held at Houghton’s Pond in the Blue Hills State Reservation, leaders from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Mass. State Police, and Mass. […]
May 28 2026 | Posted in
Featured story | By
Canton Citizen

Update: The Bulldogs drew the No. 27 seed in the Division 2 state tournament and will travel to Dudley on Monday to face No. 6 Shepherd Hill Regional in the Round of 32. *** Down to the final week of the regular season and in need of a strong finish to solidify their spot in […]
May 28 2026 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Mike Berger
Despite persistent showers and a late change of venue, the Canton community came out in impressive numbers on Monday to honor America’s servicemen and women at a solemn and moving ceremony held at the American Legion Post 24 hall. More than 150 people turned out for the event, which was moved indoors to the Legion […]
May 28 2026 | Posted in
Top Stories | By
Jay Turner
Dear Editor: Brookwood Community Farm appreciates all who visited the farm for the Annual Seedling Sale on Mother’s Day weekend. This year, more than 20,700 plants headed out to homes, gardens, and community spaces! From pollinator-friendly flowers to herbs and tomatoes, we hope the plants are thriving and continue to bring joy, beauty, and delicious […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the May 28 edition include: * Town mourns passing of Fire Chief Tim Ronayne, Firefighter Bobby Kilduff * Highlights and photos from Canton’s annual Memorial Day ceremony * Select Board members share priorities ahead of town admin […]
May 28 2026 | Posted in
Top Stories | By
Canton Citizen
Laurel E. Cooper, 80, a longtime resident of Brighton and a devoted teacher, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at Boston Medical Center South. Born on November 29, 1945, in Brighton, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Frances Lang. Laurel was raised in Brighton and attended local schools, where she […]
May 28 2026 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen