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Jay 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 here for complete bio.)

Canton backs Trump, Clinton in state primary election

As was the case across the rest of the Bay State on Tuesday, Donald Trump trounced the field of GOP candidates and Hillary Clinton earned a solid victory on the Democratic side in an action-packed primary day that saw more than half of all Canton voters turn out at the polls. Trump, the billionaire reality […]

Canton community celebrates Black History Month

Approximately 70 guests, including school and municipal leaders, members of the local law enforcement community, and students ranging from preschool age to young adults, gathered in the Distance Learning Lab at Canton High School last Wednesday for a Black History Month celebration hosted by Canton Families Embracing Diversity (CFED). The evening’s keynote speaker was Leonard […]

Canton’s Lewis takes 8th at All-State wrestling meet

CHS senior wrestler Brendan Lewis capped off a stellar four-year career with an eighth-place finish at the MIAA All-State meet held last weekend at Reading High School. One of this year’s breakout stars in the 126-pound class, Lewis once again proved he belonged against the very best wrestlers in the state, finishing 2-3 at the […]

Town reports progress with Metropolis Rink

This coming Sunday, February 28, will mark the one-year anniversary of the collapse of Canton’s Metropolis Skating Rink, and while the rink still sits in ruins and frustration continues to mount over the lack of progress with the rebuilding effort, new information from town officials suggests that there could finally be some real cause for […]

Bulldog swimmer wins double gold at D2 state meet

Canton High junior swimmer Sebastian Melendez further etched his name into the school record books on Saturday, capturing double gold in a dazzling performance at the MIAA Division 2 Boys Swimming and Diving Championships at Boston University. Competing in his two strongest events, Melendez swam with poise and purpose, shattering his seed times in both […]

Canton voters gearing up for ‘Super Tuesday’ primary

This coming Tuesday, March 1, is Primary Day in Massachusetts, and unlike the upcoming April town election, Canton voters will have some honest-to-goodness choices to make as they cast their ballots in the race for the U.S. presidential nomination.

Joyce office raid leaves more questions than answers

Downtown Canton was the scene of considerable curiosity last week when federal agents descended on the private law practice of state Senator Brian A. Joyce, removing dozens of boxes from his Washington Street firm over a period of several hours

Former CHS wrestling standout reaches CC final

Former Bulldog wrestling standout and MIAA state champion Quinn Merrigan has reached the 20-win milestone for the second time in two collegiate seasons after another stellar performance for Gettysburg College (PA) at the Centennial Conference Championship. Competing in the 149-pound class, Merrigan placed second overall at the conference event, winning a major decision before falling […]

Canton’s Lewis claims D3 central’s top wrestling honor

It all came together for CHS senior captain Brendan Lewis on Saturday as the Bulldogs’ top pound-for-pound wrestler cruised to the title in the 126-pound class at the Division 3 central sectional championships in Wayland. Competing in a weight class that was widely viewed as the toughest of the section — and one that the […]

Battle-tested girls hockey team eyes playoff spot

The Canton High girls ice hockey team had its five-game unbeaten streak snapped last week but remains in the thick of the playoff chase after an impressive performance against Medfield on Saturday. Sitting right at .500 with a 6-6-4 mark, the lady Bulldogs began play this week needing to win two of their final four […]

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