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Nominations for the April 7 annual town election will be finalized on Tuesday, February 18, which is the last day for candidates to file completed nomination papers with the Board of Registrars. To date, three individuals have announced their candidacy for Board of Selectmen. Click on the names below to read their election announcements (names […]
Citing his desire to continue to be the voice for the citizens of Canton, Selectman Tom Theodore has announced his campaign for reelection. Since being elected in 2017, Theodore has tackled head on many issues that troubled residents for years, including access to Reservoir Pond, traffic, and the ongoing drug epidemic in our community. Theodore […]
Feb 15 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The Dean S. Luce Elementary School fourth and fifth graders proudly presented Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture, on Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8, in the CHS auditorium. See this week’s Citizen for a complete cast list and more play photos by Michelle Stark. Click here to order your subscription […]
Feb 15 2020 | Posted in
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Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 13 edition include: * Canton Citizen’s Valentine Couple of the Year: Alan Rapoport & David McCarthy * Canton’s Sue Gibbs remembered for love of family, community * Recap of the Feb. 6 School Committee meeting […]
Feb 15 2020 | Posted in
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Susan Jean (Callahan) Guccione of Canton passed away on February 11 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Quincy, she was a graduate of Quincy High School. Her academic career was extensive, resulting in a BA from Simmons University and an MBA from the University of […]
Feb 13 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Chris Connolly, the current chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is running for reelection. Connolly was elected to the board in April 2017 and has also served as vice chairman during his three-year term. He is also a member of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission and the Traffic Committee. Prior to his election to the […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
Town Election | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton High School Drama Club held its annual Talent Show on Friday, January 31, in the CHS auditorium. Performances included dancing, singing, rapping, comedy routines and more. Don’t miss CHS drama’s next production of Mamma Mia! on March 19-22. Tickets are on sale now at cantontheatre.wixsite.com/chsdramaclub. See this week’s Citizen for more talent show […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
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One of Ireland’s premier tenors, Paul Byrom, will perform at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton on Tuesday, March 17, as part of his 2020 U.S. tour. What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with this dynamic singer? Fans remember him as one of the original members of the world-renowned all-male singing group […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the February 6 edition include: * Part 2 of George Comeau’s ‘True Tales’ about the 1895 murder of a Canton teen (click here for excerpt) * CHS Talent Show photos by Kylee Sheehan * Board of Selectmen […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
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On Thursday, January 30, students from Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Canton received a private training and tour from pro MMA fighter Joe Lauzon at his gym, Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts in South Easton. Before their workout, Lauzon, a 26-time UFC veteran, sat down with the 17 children (ages 3-7) to talk to them about the importance of listening throughout the morning’s activities. After a […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
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