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
here for complete bio.)

The Order for the Preservation of Indian Culture (TOPIC) held its 38th annual Pow Wow June 28-29 at Prowse Farm, located at the foot of Great Blue Hill. The event featured traditional Native American ceremonies, dancing, drum and song, numerous crafts and vendors, and education on the customs and life of Native American culture. The […]
Jul 17 2014 | Posted in
Photo Gallery | By
Jay Turner
Following its narrow and somewhat surprising victory at the 2014 annual town meeting in May, a controversial citizen’s petition that aims to move the Canton municipal elections from April to November is on its way to the state legislature, although approval will not come fast or easy, according to state Representative Bill Galvin. In a […]
As a child growing up in the relative comfort of suburban Canton, Phil d’Entremont experienced extreme poverty the way that most people in his circumstances did — in pictures and in words, usually on a television screen, and always from afar. He can still remember watching those Christian Children’s Fund commercials, often narrated by actress […]
Jul 17 2014 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner
Update: Due to the threat of downpours associated with Hurricane Arthur, the Canton Recreation Department has rescheduled the town’s annual July 4th celebration and fireworks display to Sunday, July 6. The 47th annual road race, however, will go on as scheduled starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Canton Town Club. Tomorrow, July 4, is Independence […]
Jul 3 2014 | Posted in
Uncategorized | By
Jay Turner
This coming Monday, July 7, the town of Canton will officially make the switch to a new automated trash and recycling program, and town officials have been hard at work trying to educate residents about the new service while also ironing out any last-minute wrinkles. One such wrinkle, involving the disposal of excess bulk items, […]
Jul 3 2014 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner

After a string of construction delays spanning nearly three full years, a new state park at the former Canton Airport site on Neponset Street is just about finished and will soon be open to the public, according to officials at the Department of Conservation and Recreation. “Contractors are wrapping up the landscaping work now,” said […]
Jun 26 2014 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
Very few Canton teens identify themselves as current smokers, but an alarming number are puffing on electronic cigarettes, according to a draft report on youth smoking issued by the Canton Board of Health last month. The report, based on a survey of more than 1,500 Galvin Middle School and Canton High School students administered in […]

They evoked images of superheroes and of Disney heroines. They amazed and astounded and made unforgettable memories together, and in their final act as Canton High School students, the 213 members of the Class of
Jun 12 2014 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner

After an illustrious law career spanning 30-plus years and dozens of high-profile cases, William “Bill” Sullivan of Canton is headed to the bench. Nominated by Governor Deval Patrick and confirmed by the Governor’s Council by a unanimous vote on May 21, Sullivan will replace D. Lloyd Macdonald as the state’s next Superior Court justice following […]
Jun 5 2014 | Posted in
Features | By
Jay Turner

It was win or go home for the CHS softball team last week — and the Bulldogs went for the first option as they out-dueled nonleague Watertown on Tuesday to punch their ticket to the Division 2 south sectional tournament. While Canton only finished with four wins in 20 games this season, most of its […]
May 29 2014 | Posted in
High School,
Sports | By
Jay Turner