Stories written by Jay TurnerJay joined the
Citizen as a staff writer in the spring of 2007, and in a few short months he was promoted to lead writer/assistant editor. He now serves as the managing editor, overseeing news and editorial content and managing the newspaper's circulation. (Click
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A resurgent CHS tennis squad finally met its match in the Division 2 Round of 16 last week, falling 5-0 to third-seeded Notre Dame Academy of Hingham to end its title chase. Despite the convincing defeat, head coach Myra Durham said the Bulldogs had much to be proud of this season, as they recorded a […]
Jun 13 2025 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner

It’s been a spring season to remember for the Canton High Bulldogs, filled with record-breaking performances, league-leading production, and a level of winning not seen in several years. And it’s not just the current crop of hometown athletes who are getting it done this spring; several alumni have also enjoyed success with their respective college […]
Jun 7 2025 | Posted in
Featured Content | By
Jay Turner

Fresh off a thrilling, triple-overtime victory over a playoff-bound opponent in last week’s regular season finale, the Canton High boys lacrosse team is gearing up for what will likely be a road trip to kick off the Division 2 state tournament. Slotted in at No. 23 in the latest MIAA power rankings, the Bulldogs were […]
May 30 2025 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Continuing their mission to help find a cure for epilepsy while honoring the memory of their beloved son and brother, the Maffie family of Canton is thrilled to announce the details of its fourth annual Anthony Maffie Memorial Walk to Cure Epilepsy. Scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 2-5 p.m., this year’s walk will again […]
May 16 2025 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner

This coming Saturday at the fourth annual Canton Heritage Festival, representatives from Canton’s Edward J. Beatty American Legion Post 24 will be on site at the Community Tent to remind visitors that “a lot of good starts with a little swab.” Such is the message of the post’s newest community initiative — a bone marrow […]
May 16 2025 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
Canton’s Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, a state-run facility serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities for the past 120 years, has been given a potential lifeline thanks to the efforts of state Rep. Bill Galvin, state Senator Paul Feeney, and many others. With the planned closure of the facility currently on pause at […]
May 9 2025 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner
Lawyers for the prosecution and the defense weaved two starkly different narratives about Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s last moments on earth as opening statements were given and first witnesses were called in the highly anticipated retrial of Karen
Apr 25 2025 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner
For the second consecutive year, a political newcomer vying for a seat on the town’s top executive board was the clear-cut winner at the polls in Canton’s annual town election. This time, it was Sue Harrington — a longtime resident of the town but someone who had never before held elective office — emerging victorious […]
Two key board seats and a potentially consequential, albeit non-binding ballot question will be decided next week as Canton voters head to the polls for Tuesday’s annual town election. Early voting officially commenced on Saturday at Town Hall and continues this week through 1 p.m. on Friday, April 4. Those who completed a vote-by-mail application […]
The independent audit of the Canton Police Department, commissioned by voters in the wake of the investigation into the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, has now been completed and has been made available to the public for review. Residents are encouraged to download a pdf copy of the full report and bring whatever […]
Apr 3 2025 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner