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Brookwood Community Farm, a nonprofit working farm located on Blue Hill River Road in Canton, has officially rung in the 20th growing season of its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. With the renewal of land leases with both the Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and the Trustees of Reservations, the farm has made […]
Jul 4 2025 | Posted in
Features | By
Canton Citizen
Pauline (Donovan) Smith, “Polly,” of Milton and Green Harbor (Marshfield), died peacefully on June 26, 2025, in Canton. She is predeceased by her first husband, Joseph Smith. Loving mother of Kevin Smith and his wife, Joanne (Crowley) Smith, of Bridgewater, Patty Smith and her wife, Cindy Warren, of Chester, VA, and Christine Smith and her […]
Jul 3 2025 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

The town of Canton invites residents and visitors to attend its annual Summer Concert Series, held Wednesday evenings throughout July and into mid-August. The series will begin on Wednesday, July 2, and continue weekly through August 13. All performances are scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Rodman Center, located at […]
Jun 27 2025 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Canton High School’s strength and conditioning coach Mark Erickson is excited to announce the training schedule for the summer 2025 offseason. The program is offered free to all CHS students. “This is a great opportunity,” said Erickson, “especially for those of you who compete in a fall sport to improve yourselves as athletes and create […]
Jun 27 2025 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen

The Canton Citizen is thrilled to present its annual CHS graduation issue! Available 6/13 on newsstands across Canton, the special edition features tons of graduation day photos, then and now photos, scholarship and future plans lists, and a comprehensive recap of last week’s commencement ceremony. Spring Subscription Promo ends Saturday: $30 for 1 yr or $55 […]
Jun 12 2025 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen
Superintendent-Director Jill Rossetti and Principal Geoffrey Zini are proud to announce the graduation of 215 students in the Class of 2025 at Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton. The graduation ceremony took place on Tuesday evening, June 3, on the school’s athletic field. The 215 graduates represented 17 career technical programs, including 20 students […]
Jun 12 2025 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Canton Citizen
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 12 edition include: * Class of 2025 graduates from Canton High & Blue Hills * CHS Class of 2025 then and now photos, future plans, scholarships, ceremony highlights and more * CHS students receive state […]
Jun 12 2025 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen
John Cranwell Downey, 64, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025. John was a lifelong resident of Canton who attended Noble & Greenough School, where he was a member of the football and baseball teams and captain of the ski team. John then attended Williams College, where he was also a member of […]
Jun 12 2025 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
Nina N. Tsuy of Brighton died June 5, 2025. Nina enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family. Daughter of the late Tsuy Bao Tian and Olga N. Volkova. Devoted wife of the late Chin De Fu. Loving mother of Sergey Fuchinde and his wife, Ludmila, of Richmond Hill, Canada, and Natalya Fuchinde […]
Jun 12 2025 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen
The Canton Citizen is proud to present its 34th annual Salute to the Fine Arts, an eight-page special section celebrating the visual and performing arts in the Canton Public Schools. Highlights from the fine arts section include: * Beloved CHS video production teacher calls a wrap on memorable career * Canton students receive accolades during […]