This story originally appeared in the October 6 edition of the Citizen. High school students typically expect to keep in touch with friends after graduation. What they may not realize is that intersecting interests can mean that even slight acquaintances have the potential to become important networking connections. Mike Noone and Marquis Miller, both former […]
After years of negotiations, planning, and hard work (including some ongoing supply chain issues) by Canton town officials and citizens, the Earl Newhouse Waterfront at Reservoir Pond is now transformed into a welcoming, user-friendly recreation area. Featuring a paved road entrance from Pleasant Street plus improved facilities for fishing, non-motorized boating, picnicking, and walks, it has something to offer for everyone.
On a recent warm Sunday, a steady stream of customers braved the hot sun to head to the Canton Farmers Market. Cheerful volunteers were on hand to direct car traffic in the high school parking lots and provide information. Marie Ericson, a volunteer herself and vice president of the Farmers Market’s board of directors, talked […]
On a picture-perfect, summer-like morning, residents gathered once again to remember war-time military veterans who were struck down, never to return home to Canton. This traditional Memorial Day event had not been held for two years because of the pandemic. Moderated by a breeze that ruffled the flags at Veterans Memorial Park, a hot sun […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” an ongoing series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. *** Growing up in Haiti, Rose Noel Joachim knew she enjoyed doing people’s hair starting when she was around 12 or 13 years old. Today, she […]
It’s unlikely that anyone thinks of Canton as a show business hub. But at least one resident has built a solid career in acting over 20 years of living here. That’s Cindy Lentol, actress/model/voiceover artist. Lentol previously lived in Los Angeles but moved here when her husband was transferred to the Boston area.
About 33 people showed up in person Monday night at the first of two public listening forums convened to allow residents to weigh in on the question of making an offer to purchase the former St. Gerard Majella church property for town use. Attending were Town Moderator Alan Hines and Select Board members Mike Loughran […]
This story originally appeared in the September 23 edition of the Canton Citizen. New parents are characteristically proud and excited about their babies and their changed status. In the early months, very few, however, are able to even consider starting to write a book about the experience. Emily Krueger Malaquias, a 2008 CHS graduate, stands […]
The pandemic has made many activities difficult or impossible, and the performing arts are no exception. Because of health threats posed by traditional performances, organizations have had to find new approaches. Boston Lyric Opera, for example, has created a mobile stage in a 26-foot trailer that moves around Boston presenting small cast, open air performances. […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to partner with the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to present “Community in Unity,” a monthly series spotlighting Canton residents of diverse backgrounds. *** Thanks to a pandemic-generated need for at-home entertainment and the creation of game designs that allow more interaction, video games have exploded in popularity over […]
