The Hidden Hotel was once the jewel of the area and the setting for society’s most glamorous social affairs — until one night when everything suddenly stopped dead. Now the decrepit, abandoned hotel stands in ruins. The only guests are haunted spirits from the past, and the only thing to survive that fateful night is […]
The Canton Citizen is proud to celebrate 25 years of “bringing Canton closer to you.” See this week’s special anniversary issue for a look back at news, sports, photographs, and more over the past quarter century. To subscribe to the Citizen, click here or call 781-821-4418. Photo 1: Residents wait for the Olympic torch to […]
The Open Book Coffeehouse will begin its eighth consecutive season of showcasing live, acoustic music this Saturday with the singer/songwriter duo Hungrytown. This folk duo creates traditional folk music that’s beautifully crafted, with arresting harmonies and expert musicianship. Hungrytown, which is the musical and married duo of Ken Anderson and Rebecca Hall, have been making music […]
Dear Editor: I am hoping that your fine hometown newspaper is not going to be used for political partisan ranting. Your most recent edition presented us with an extremely partisan woman who indulged in the worst level of politics. Her vindictiveness and name calling doesn’t belong in this town, and I actually feel sorry for this woman […]
Dear Editor: Once again Canton seniors are grateful to Attorney Glen Hannington for sponsoring a large birthday party for Walter, who turned 88. Attorney Glen Hannington has a big heart for all people, but especially seniors. Also, thanks to Center Pizza — especially Helen — for donating pizzas; they are always willing to give. The […]
The Canton Cultural Council has set an October 15, 2012 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According to council spokesperson Kathy Fox Alfano, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Canton, including exhibits, festivals, workshops and lectures. The […]
Boston magazine named Canton High School as one of the best public high schools in Massachusetts in its September 2012 issue, ranking number 45 out of the top 50. Boston magazine crunched the numbers in an exclusive ranking of the 50 best public high schools within the greater Boston area, all 230 of them. Rankings were based […]
The Social Awareness Group at Orchard Cove brought United States Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren to speak to Orchard Cove residents on Thursday, August 30. Professor Warren spoke briefly and then took questions from the audience. The ballroom was filled to capacity. (Above) Warren greets Orchard Cove resident Sid Heller (background: Bernard Redmont and Ida Grodofsky).
Spend a fun and educational morning with the Chai Jewish Center in preparation for the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. This coming Sunday, September 9, the Chai Center will host a Jewish New Year Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the brand-new Metro South Gymnastics Academy facility, located at 255 Revere Street in Canton. […]
Bank of Canton will donate funds through its “Change that Makes Sense” program to Canton Pop Warner Football during the month of September. Bank of Canton has a coin counting machine at the 557 Washington Street branch in downtown Canton. The coin counting service is free for Bank of Canton customers, and non-customers are subject to […]
