By Chef Marc Sheehan When we first toured the Revere Heritage Site in January of 2018, it was a shell of a space, with dirt floors and barn swallows nesting in the rafters. As we explored building it into a restaurant and space for the community of Canton and surrounding towns to gather, we always […]
Submitted by the Committee to Elect Robert Maffie Mr. Robert E. Maffie has submitted the required certified signatures to place his name on the ballot for town of Canton Planning Board. Signatures have been verified by the Town Clerk and Maffie will now seek his first elected office in the April 7 election. Maffie has […]
Dear Editor: On March 28, thousands are expected to attend peaceful protests across the country. At these gatherings — and in the months leading up to the November midterm elections — citizens will confront a multitude of issues that will have a long-term impact on generations to come. Recent events in Minneapolis have reignited debates […]
The following article appears in the Canton Citizen’s 2026 Financial Fitness Guide. See this week’s edition for information and tips from local professionals on a wide range of financial topics, including asset protection, real estate, tax preparation, and much more. *** The start of 2026 is already setting the stage for another eventful year in […]
The Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee held its annual Black History Month celebration last week in the CHS library. The reflection below is by CDEI Chair Naomi Akan. In 1926, historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week to address a glaring omission: Black Americans were largely absent from the nation’s history books. […]
Dear Canton Citizen Readers: Recently, in response to heightened concerns raised, including experiences of families and students in the district, Canton residents met to better understand the impact of current federal policy and the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in carrying it out in order to help ensure community safety and well-being. To […]
Submitted by the campaign to re-elect JR McCourt John R. McCourt is announcing his re-election campaign for the Canton Select Board. McCourt, more commonly known as JR, is a lifelong resident of Canton. He attended Canton Public Schools before finishing his K-12 education at Blue Hills Regional High School. He has been involved in many […]
By Darcie Fisher Just about everywhere you look at Canton High School and in the community, you see it — a sort of snarling, but beloved bulldog. There’s a lot to love about the Canton bulldog, who has yet to be officially named. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of this iteration of the […]
Dear Editor: Canton does many things well, and we have dedicated people working hard on behalf of the town. At the same time, through my committee work and regular participation in Select Board meetings, I have observed a recurring theme: major projects are often evaluated one at a time rather than as part of a […]
By John F. Dobbyn, EA We’ve all heard and read a lot about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but I thought it might be helpful to summarize the five most important provisions that will affect the 2025 tax returns of most Canton Citizen readers. Readers should find these helpful to know before meeting with […]
