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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.)

NDA edges CHS volleyball in clash of unbeatens

After tearing through its schedule with 15 consecutive victories, the Davenport Division champion — and seemingly unstoppable — CHS volleyball team finally met its match against top-ranked Notre Dame Academy, falling 3-1 in Hingham Friday night. Currently undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the state, the defending D2 state champion Cougars had already beaten D1 […]

Kozak’s big week helps put boys soccer back on track

It was the Damian Kozak show for the CHS boys soccer team last week as the standout senior captain had back-to-back hat tricks to help lead the Bulldogs over Taunton and Norwood and closer to a south sectional playoff berth. Kozak accounted for six of the team’s seven goals on the week and has moved […]

Evolving CFED group welcomes civil rights expert

This coming Wednesday, October 22, the question of whether the Canton school community is truly a welcoming and inclusive one — a sensitive and highly charged topic that lies somewhere at the intersection of race, class, and identity — will once again take center stage when noted civil rights expert Dr. Richard Cole returns to […]

First phase of University Station set to open in spring

After experiencing numerous delays, protracted negotiations with local and state officials, and a major downsizing and revival under a new team of owners, the long-awaited University Station development in Westwood is now officially back on track with the first major retail phase slated for an opening sometime in the spring of 2015. Located just over […]

CHS Sports Roundup: Volleyball team keeps rolling

The wins keep piling up for the red-hot Canton High volleyball team, which improved to 7-0 in league play and a perfect 8-0 overall with another straight-set victory last week against Stoughton at home (25-17, 25-11, 25-17). Once again, it was a total-team effort, led by Chidera Nwankwo and Kim Frazier, who combined for 12 […]

Don Ward receives BC High’s top alumni award

After more than 45 years of selfless service to the local needy and less fortunate, Donald Ward of Canton is finally, albeit reluctantly, receiving his due. On October 17, the 79-year-old Ward will be honored by his alma mater, Boston College High School, as one of three recipients of the St. Ignatius Award — the […]

Cumby’s helps #StrikeOutALS

On Friday, September 19, Rose Cravens of Canton (center) presented a check to the ALS Association for $54,000 on behalf of her employer, Cumberland Farms. The Framingham-based convenience and gasoline retailer donated 20 cents for each bag of ice sold in their stores between August 15 and Labor Day — and the response was tremendous, […]

Volleyball continues Hock dominance with 2 more W’s

With two more straight-set wins last week against Oliver Ames and Milford, the CHS varsity volleyball team became the last undefeated team still standing in the Hockomock League, upping its season-long winning streak against league competition to 18 sets and counting. Continuing on their quest for perfection with equal parts offensive and defensive brilliance, the […]

Field hockey shows promise despite modest results

The growing pains continued for the CHS field hockey team last week as the Bulldogs earned a 1-1 draw against Oliver Ames and fell to Norwood 2-1. The girls are still developing an identity after graduating nearly the entire starting lineup from last season; however, head coach Fior Griffin was encouraged by their performance last […]

Red-hot captains help CHS boys soccer nab 2 more W’s

Powered by their two red-hot senior captains and with help from a strong supporting cast, the CHS boys varsity soccer team made it a perfect three for three to open the season with victories last week over Mansfield and King Philip. Including their season-opening win against North Attleboro, the Bulldogs have now taken down three […]

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