Democratic voters will make their preferences known in four key races while area Republicans will help decide their party’s nomination for governor as voters make their way to the polls on Tuesday for the 2026 State Primary elections. In addition to casting their ballot at their regular precinct location on Election Day, Canton residents also […]
The members of the Canton High Pops Chorus finally experienced their “rock-star moment” as they took the stage and performed alongside legendary rock band Foreigner in front of 20,000 fired-up fans at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield last Saturday night. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was their big prize for winning the annual high school chorus contest […]
The Canton Dolphins swim program, led by veteran coach Sandy Hart, capped off another successful summer season earlier this month with a strong showing at the Summer Suburban Swim League Championships. Held on August 8 in Newton, the event provided swimmers with the opportunity to test their skills against the rest of the league, and […]
By Canton Public Health Nurse Kara Johnson As we wrap up National Immunization Awareness Month and look forward to the start of a new school year, now would be the perfect time to begin thinking about seasonal vaccinations. Vaccines are a safe, effective way to slow the spread of contagious disease. Not only do they […]
A newly drafted Canton Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP), prepared by consultants from the Horsley Whitten Group with substantial input from municipal leaders and the greater Canton community is now being readied for submission to the state Department of Conservation Services for review and approval — a key step that could help unlock additional […]
The risk of contracting West Nile virus (WNV) is on the rise across Greater Boston and beyond following the announcement of the state’s first human cases of the virus this year along with a recent uptick in the number of WNV-positive mosquito samples reported by the state Department of Public Health. Since the start of […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the August 27 edition include: * Canton Public Schools’ 2026-27 bus schedule * Crews prep GMS site for start of school * CHS Pops Chorus performs on stage with Foreigner * CHS student wins state crown in […]
Ronald Raymond Kendall, 79, of Canton, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed. Loving son of the late Gladys and Ray Kendall, Ron was welcomed into the family shortly after […]
The Paul Revere Heritage Site in Canton preserves history with roots going back to the creation of our country. Over the years, it expanded into a large industrial site, initially by the Revere Copper Co. and continuing in the early 1900s with the arrival of the Plymouth Rubber Co. The entire area has since been […]
By Brad Cole Twenty years before he bought his first computer at Radio Shack, Orchard Cove resident Ron Lang designed the technology that let NASA monitor astronauts on the moon, nearly 250,000 miles away. Lang recently shared his experience developing the Apollo Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) and portable life support system (PLSS) — the space […]
