
None other than Boston’s own four-time marathon winner Bill Rodgers joined Orchard Cove residents to celebrate the completion of their recent personal marathons for the senior living community’s Miles for Scholarship event.
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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In preparation for its upcoming restoration and renovation project, the Canton Public Library will be closed for a few weeks, starting June 29. During that time, both professional movers and library staff will be relocating some of the library’s materials, shelving, and equipment. This work will allow Seaver Company, the general contractor, to carry out […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Dear Editor: The Canton Senior Center is approximately 6,100 square feet. Planning guidelines used throughout Massachusetts suggest that a community the size of Canton should have a facility of approximately 20,000 to 25,000 square feet. With 37 percent of Canton residents now age 55 and older, our current facility provides only a fraction of the […]

The quest to build public pickleball courts in Canton is reportedly alive and well, as detailed by members of a citizens’ group who spoke at Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. The small but passionate group of residents, led by Pam Berman, has been working since May on a list of potential sites in collaboration with […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger

On Monday, June 8, state Senator Paul Feeney and state Rep. Bill Galvin welcomed three state champion teams from Canton High School — one from each season — to the Massachusetts State House. On hand for the recognition were members and coaches of the MIAA Division 2 state champion golf and boys ice hockey teams […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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On June 9, due to limited groundwater recharge this spring, the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs placed the town of Canton in a Level 2 drought condition, indicating “significant drought.” Level 2 calls for limiting outdoor watering using only hand-held hoses, drip irrigation, or watering cans between the hours of 5 p.m. […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
By Darcie Fisher The 2026 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition will be held at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Friday evening, June 19, with the finals scheduled for Saturday evening, June 20. Among those vying to be the 86th Miss Massachusetts is Tess O’Riordan, a 2022 Canton High School graduate and 2026 graduate of the […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen