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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One week from Saturday beginning at 12 noon, the grounds around Trinity Episcopal Church at the base of the Blue Hills will transform into a mecca for foodies, beer lovers, and family fun seekers as Canton plays host to its first ever Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival presented by Food Truck Festivals of America […]
Jul 1 2022 | Posted in
Business | By
Jay Turner
In the spirit of high school graduation season, the Canton Citizen invites you try our first ever CHS Alumni Who’s Who Challenge! Below are the yearbook photos of 15 notable Canton High graduates who have lived and worked in the community. They include police officers, teachers, town officials and more, and all have made important […]
Jun 24 2022 | Posted in
Featured Content | By
Jay Turner
The promise of freedom and the power of unity provided a cause for celebration on Saturday as residents of all ages gathered at the Revere Heritage Site to commemorate Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the formal ending of slavery in Texas with the arrival of Union troops in […]
Jun 24 2022 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner

See this week’s special edition of the Citizen for full coverage of the CHS Class of 2022 graduation, including then and now photos, scholarship winners, graduates’ future plans and more. Click here to order your subscription today. *** The weather and the atmosphere was picture-perfect and the mood was triumphant yet bittersweet, as the 248 […]
Jun 10 2022 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner

There are plenty of good vibes surrounding the CHS girls lacrosse team as the Bulldogs roll into the Division 2 state tournament fresh off two strong nonleague victories and winners of eight of their last nine. If there is one thing to nitpick about, it’s their relatively light schedule, which explains their No. 22 position […]
Jun 3 2022 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
Concerned about the impact of a proposed parking lot expansion on their neighborhood and surrounding woodlands, a group of concerned abutters of the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center are now taking their fight to the Canton Planning Board. Several residents of Autumn Circle and Hillsview Street, which is located in the rear of the JRC property […]
May 27 2022 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
A memorable regular season ended in fitting fashion on Tuesday for Canton High’s Max Kupferman and Suraj Ramanathan as the two tennis stars — described by coach Bill Donovan as his “Nos. 1 and 1A” — calmly finished off their continuation matches at Mansfield to each clinch an undefeated record. Both Kupferman, a sophomore, and […]
May 27 2022 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner

Update: For the third time in as many weeks, Canton firefighters responded to a brush fire in the Blue Hills Reservation. The most recent fire broke out around noon on Saturday, May 14, off the Skyline Trail and spanned 12 acres. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said all Canton firefighters remained on scene until 7 p.m. […]
May 20 2022 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner

A strong turnout and picture-perfect spring weather made for a memorable grand opening at Canton’s Paul Revere Heritage Site on Saturday. “Today is the culmination,” noted Victor Del Vecchio, chair of the Revere & Son Trust, during the speaking portion of the inaugural Heritage Festival. “We now have a town common, and I hope you […]
May 20 2022 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Jay Turner
Joseph A. “Joe” DeFelice, author of the long-running “Man About Canton” column, a recreational trailblazer and a local townie icon, passed away Monday at home surrounded by his loving family. One of the most prolific newspaper columnists in the entire country, DeFelice had written weekly for nearly 52 years until a terminal diagnosis forced him […]