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The Canton Citizen is thrilled to present its annual CHS graduation issue! Available Thursday (6/8) 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: $30 for 1 yr or $55 for […]
Jun 7 2023 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Canton Citizen

The public is invited to attend a cookout and celebration to mark the 125th anniversary of the Canton Historical Society on Sunday, June 11 (rain date June 18) from 1-4 p.m. at the David and Abigail Tilden House, located at 93 Pleasant Street. There will be refreshments for sale as well as live music, kids’ […]
Jun 7 2023 | Posted in
Canton History | By
Canton Citizen
The Canton Citizen is proud to present its 32nd 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: * Spotlight on special guest musicians who visited Canton music classes this year * A look back at […]

A coalition of 25 disability rights groups gathered on the steps of the State House in Boston last week to protest the use of painful treatments — specifically electric skin shocks — to change the behavior of people with severe disabilities. Impassioned speakers at the protest, including Attorney Lisa McGonagle, zeroed in on the Judge […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Superintendent of Schools Derek Folan is pleased to announce that Paul McKnight has been selected as the new principal of the Hansen Elementary School. McKnight will begin his new position on July 1. He was selected following a comprehensive search and interview process that included multiple rounds of engagement with all stakeholders, including Hansen staff, […]
Jun 2 2023 | 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 1 edition include: * Canton Citizen’s Annual Salute to the Fine Arts — special 8-page section * CHS Class of 2023 senior prom photos * Memorial Day ceremony recap and photos * Hadassah to honor […]
Jun 2 2023 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Canton Citizen
Notice is hereby given that the Canton Select Board will hold a Public Hearing beginning on or after approximately 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in the Salah Meeting Room, located on the second floor of 801 Washington Street, Canton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain public input and hear the […]
Jun 1 2023 | Posted in
Town Government | By
Canton Citizen
Marion K. Tutunjian (Kazanjian), 99, of Canton and West Harwich, passed away peacefully at home on May 28 in the company of her loving family. Born in Chicago to Herand and Siran Kazanjian, Marion was raised in the Woodside community of Queens, New York. Upon graduating from the Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School, she worked on […]
Jun 1 2023 | Posted in
Obituaries | By
Canton Citizen

The state champion CHS boys ice hockey team visited the State House on Wednesday, May 17. Players and coaches took a tour of the building, had a Q & A session with Rep. Bill Galvin and Sen. Paul Feeney in the House Chamber, and met with Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll in […]
May 26 2023 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Canton Citizen
Norfolk County prosecutors and attorneys for Karen Read, the woman charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, were due back in court yesterday to discuss new motions filed by the defense in advance of a previously scheduled pre-trial evidentiary hearing on May 25 (today) concerning access to the cell phone […]