Multiple contested races, several motivated challengers, and local representation across both party tickets should make for a fascinating primary election season in Canton, which begins in earnest this Saturday with the start of early voting. Under a new voting reform bill signed into law by Governor Baker in June, all registered voters are now eligible […]
Approximately an acre and a half of land was badly burned and multiple vehicles were lost as Canton firefighters worked for nearly two hours last Thursday to contain a large brush fire that broke out between two neighborhoods on the easterly side of Turnpike Street. According to Deputy Fire Chief Scott Johnson, the fire began […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
