Kyla Galer takes the responsibilities of journalism to serve the community through telling stories and providing information very seriously. A Canton High School alum, Galer’s interest in broadcast news has been growing ever since she was quite young. Recently, she was rewarded for her years of commitment with a new position as a daytime news […]
The Canton Public Schools’ wellness team is gearing up to answer rising concerns about student mental health. Currently in the late stages of development, the project addresses issues raised by the latest results of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System survey. The survey, a tool developed by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Running a small business is demanding work, requiring energy, commitment, and the mental strength to persist through unpredictable challenges. For decades, Richard and Leslie Kramer have given much of their lives to Kramer Jewelers. Now they are ready for a change and have started the process of closing the store. By the time the Kramers […]
Disease contact tracing is a key factor in limiting the spread of serious communicable diseases. Even during non-pandemic times, contact tracing is an important function of the Canton Board of Health. Public Health Nurse Cindy Bonner said hepatitis (typically caused by a virus from another person) is one example of a communicable disease she tracks. […]
This story originally appeared in the October 8 print edition. Mike Sullivan has long been fascinated by storytelling and the horror genre. Growing up in Stoughton, he became a fan of Stephen King, whose varied ways of scaring readers (and movie goers) are well known. Primarily a film editor, Sullivan also writes and is now […]
Dick Staiti has been told that he is “probably the last Renaissance man.” Given his time in seemingly dissimilar fields of medicine, teaching, law, and public governance, the description may not be far off the mark. As noteworthy is Staiti’s obvious enthusiasm for his past pursuits, present activities, and his future plans. He’s a man […]
An undeclared conflict that began in 1950 and ended in a stalemate in 1953, the Korean War is sometimes known as the Forgotten War. Rich Carrara, who grew up in Canton, wants to make sure that the plane crash in Tachikawa, Japan, that took the life of his brother — Air Force Sergeant and radio […]
This story originally appeared in the September 3 edition of the Citizen. “A really nice community,” is how Canton resident Sheldon Gentles describes his neighborhood of Blackman Road. Gentles said he often sees people outside with their kids and walking their dogs. “It’s definitely family friendly,” he said. Recently, Gentles took on a project to […]
Lauren Caliri loves living in Beirut and speaks passionately about the beauty of Lebanon and the generosity of its people. She is deeply moved by the suffering caused by last week’s massive explosion at the city’s port. “What you see on TV,” she said, “it’s so much worse.” A Rhode Island native, Caliri has been […]
Avi Shemtov is a busy man these days. Depending on how you count, he’s involved with at least seven enterprises. As a chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur, he naturally has to work hard to maintain his businesses in good financial health, but especially so in this time of coronavirus restrictions. It is his passion for food […]
