Frederick R. “Rick” Mayo, 58, of Canton and South Yarmouth, died June 7, 2018. Born and raised in Osterville, he attended Barnstable High School, Class of 1978, and Wentworth Institute where he studied marine mechanics. Rick worked for over 35 years as an automotive mechanic for several local shops and for many years at Direct […]
Dear Editor: We often wonder why racism, religious intolerance, misogyny, and homophobia still exist in 21st-century America, in a culture that has supposedly evolved socially. We scratch our heads and ponder why our civil discourse is anything but civil. My answer will be an affront to those on the right as well as the left. […]
Members of MassADAPT, a grassroots disability rights group, staged a protest on Monday in front of the Judge Rotenberg Center to protest the school’s use of electric shock therapy as a behavior modification tool. Protests also took place in Indianapolis on the same day as ADAPT members called on the FDA to finalize regulations that […]
Although much younger than last year’s squad, the 2018 American Legion Post 24 baseball team returns some key veterans, a deep pitching staff, and several talented homegrown players. Despite losing the opening game 5-4 Sunday night in Weymouth, the team showed glimpses of good defense, clutch hitting, and a patient approach at the plate. Last […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 14 edition include: * Full coverage of the June 12 Board of Selectmen’s meeting * A Peace of Mind: Fear and hope in the face of school violence * News Notes: MedFlight rescues and MBTA car crashes into […]
Canton High School held its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2018 on Friday, June 1, at WWII Veterans Memorial Field. Speakers included Class President Tommy Delello, valedictorian Chris Milne, and salutatorian Shreyas Risbud. See this week’s Canton Citizen for complete coverage of the graduation ceremony. Photos by Mike Barucci
Edward J. Callahan, 74, of Stoughton, formerly of Canton, passed away June 4 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School where he was on the track team and was known as the best dancer in his graduating class. He went on to attend […]
Dear Editor: I was pleased to read in last week’s Citizen about Canton police officers receiving Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), a nationally recognized best practice in responding to people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Too often, people with mental illness and substance use disorders end up in the criminal justice system. Police […]
Dear Editor: On June 12 at the Blue Hills Regional graduation ceremony, students who are enlisting in the military have been told that they are allowed to wear their military sashes but that they have to wear them under their graduation robes until after the graduation ceremony is over. These are students who are proud […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 7 CHS graduation edition include: * Then and now photos of CHS Class of 2018 graduates * A full recap of the June 1 commencement ceremony, plus tons of photos * Future plans for members of the Class […]
