The Friends of the Canton Public Library are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 edition of Canton Writes, the annual town-wide writing contest sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Canton Citizen. More than 100 total entries were submitted this year in the categories of poetry, short story and nonfiction/memoir. First-, […]
By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk Register of Deeds As summer comes bringing with it the unmistakable scent of freshly cut grass and impending cookouts, our thoughts turn to a truly special day in Norfolk County and in our country, the Fourth of July. It is more than just fireworks and parades; it is our collective […]
By Dr. John Tamilio III, Pastor, Congregational Church of Canton Those who know me can attest that I am not one of those holy roller ministers — those hell, fire, and brimstone preachers who thump the pulpit calling his parishioners “wretched sinners,” although it would do us all a world of good to be called […]
A 24-year-old young man recently called a radio program to explain how he’d been scammed out of his savings. This is the important part — it started with a text. He got a text apparently from his bank asking if he’d approved a transaction of $8,930. “Reply Y for Yes and N for No,” the […]
It’s been a spring season to remember for the Canton High Bulldogs, filled with record-breaking performances, league-leading production, and a level of winning not seen in several years. And it’s not just the current crop of hometown athletes who are getting it done this spring; several alumni have also enjoyed success with their respective college […]
The Canton Citizen is proud to present its 34th annual Salute to the Fine Arts, an eight-page special section celebrating the visual and performing arts in the Canton Public Schools. Highlights from the fine arts section include: * Beloved CHS video production teacher calls a wrap on memorable career * Canton students receive accolades during […]
Memorial Day was just the weekend before last and the anniversary of D-Day is at the end of this week. Those two events serve as poignant reminders of what America once stood against and of what America once represented. I recently returned from a vacation in France. It was a trip that we had been […]
By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds As the final Monday in May approaches, our nation pauses to observe Memorial Day, a solemn occasion to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This day calls us to reflect on their […]
According to The Wall Street Journal, a man named Sankaet Pathak felt banking in America was “stuck in the analog era” when he moved to the U.S. from India. In 2014, Pathak started a company named Synapse from his apartment and began working with start-ups that were looking to offer software-enabled savings products. Banking stuck […]
Dear Editor: I appreciate Richard Collette taking the time to write regarding civic participation in Canton. I share the widely held respect for Mr. Collette’s dedicated service over the years. While his April 24 letter mentions my involvement with the successful ‘Move the Vote’ petition, it more importantly raises questions about poll worker participation. Many […]
