Two residents of an Endicott Street home are receiving aid from the American Red Cross after their house was significantly damaged in a fire last week. The two-alarm fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 13. One firefighter suffered a minor injury but was not transported to the hospital, according to Fire Lt. […]
Aug 19 2016 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
The frequency and severity of motor vehicle speeding has recently surfaced as a hot-button issue across Canton, with the Board of Selectmen seemingly addressing a different trouble spot each meeting, from “cut-through” streets such as Wentworth Road and Lawrence Street, to the usual high-volume traffic locations such as Dedham, Bolivar, and Washington streets. The Citizen […]
After a year of study and hearings, selectmen are expected to approve a series of formal rules and regulations concerning usage of Reservoir Pond after many residents voiced approval of the draft rules prepared by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and new Town Planner Laura Smead. (Read MAPC draft rules & regulations) More than 35 […]
Aug 11 2016 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger

Completing her first busy month as school superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller appointed Julieanne (Julie) Shore as the new Canton High School dean of students. Shore replaces Jim Goff, who will be returning to full-time teaching in the social studies department at CHS. Fischer-Mueller said Goff was a “critical” member of the CHS administrative team, having […]
Aug 5 2016 | Posted in
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Schools | By
Mike Berger

Three Canton police officers are being praised by their superiors for their efforts in thwarting an apparent burglary in progress at a demolition site in Canton last week. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said police initially received a call for an open door at an […]
Jul 29 2016 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
Both opponents and proponents of Spectra Energy’s Access Northeast gas pipeline expansion outlined their stances during a capacity-filled Board of Selectmen’s meeting on Tuesday night, with approximately 25 attendees wearing bright red shirts declaring their opposition to the controversial project. The air conditioner in the Salah Meeting Room was not functioning properly, leaving many attendees […]
Jul 29 2016 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton Community Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors, a horror comedy rock musical by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The musical, which opens tomorrow night, is based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film The Little Shop of […]
Jul 29 2016 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The weather was downright oppressive and the turnout was lighter than advertised. But the message still came through loud and clear as dozens of protesters made their way through Canton on Friday as part of the People Over Pipelines March — a 43-mile trek to the steps of the State House to oppose the $3 […]
Jul 22 2016 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
After a three-year hiatus, Canton’s Prowse Farm will once again be hopping this summer with the debut of two new festivals, both promising great live music and tons of fun for all ages — all against the stunning backdrop of Great Blue Hill. The festivities commence a week from Saturday with Festival at the Farm, […]
Jul 22 2016 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner
Two Canton police officers aided Boston police last week in arresting two Boston residents — one on firearm-related charges and the other on an outstanding warrant issued in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred last August in Roxbury. The incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said […]
Jul 22 2016 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger