As you approach the historic yellow barn at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, you’ll be greeted by a stunning new Welcome Gateway — a vibrant space designed to invite, inspire and connect. Situated at the end of a freshly laid brick path, the gateway serves as an inviting space for conversation and reflection in front […]
The hotly contested issue of building six new pickleball courts at Pequitside Farm, which narrowly passed at the opening session of Annual Town Meeting, was postponed indefinitely after more than 470 residents turned out for a reconsideration vote held on Monday, May 19. Immediately after, residents supported a Finance Committee recommendation to allocate the $650,000 […]
May 23 2025 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger

The National Charity League’s Blue Hills Chapter would like to proudly recognize the Class of 2025. Amy and Ava Berardi: Amy has served the chapter as a grade level advisor. Ava will graduate from CHS and is attending the University of Delaware, where she plans to pursue a degree in cognitive science. Norine and Maeve […]
May 16 2025 | Posted in
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Schools | By
Canton Citizen

Local kids from Canton and surrounding towns are invited to a morning of outdoor fun, achievement, and support for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at the ninth annual Tri-Town PMC Kids Ride on Saturday, June 21, at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. Organizers are hoping to increase last year’s ridership and community engagement as they welcome […]
May 16 2025 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
Canton DPW Superintendent Mike Trotta has announced the roadway and water-sewer projects for the 2025 construction season. The schedule includes paving projects on Randolph Street (mid-June to mid-August) and Bolivar Street (September to October); installation of a new traffic light at the intersection of Randolph and York streets (June to mid-September); and replacement of the […]
Continuing their mission to help find a cure for epilepsy while honoring the memory of their beloved son and brother, the Maffie family of Canton is thrilled to announce the details of its fourth annual Anthony Maffie Memorial Walk to Cure Epilepsy. Scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 2-5 p.m., this year’s walk will again […]
May 16 2025 | Posted in
News | By
Jay Turner

Town Administrator Charles Doody told the Select Board Tuesday night that he will be talking to at least four candidates who are interested in the interim police chief’s position. The names were given to Doody by the Mass. Police Chiefs Association. Doody may report back his choices for interviews at the board’s next meeting on […]
Canton’s Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, a state-run facility serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities for the past 120 years, has been given a potential lifeline thanks to the efforts of state Rep. Bill Galvin, state Senator Paul Feeney, and many others. With the planned closure of the facility currently on pause at […]
May 9 2025 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner
Select Board Chair Mike Loughran announced at the outset of Tuesday meeting that Police Chief Helena Rafferty has decided to retire after 36 years of service to the CPD, effective with the expiration of her contract on June 30. Loughran said he will keep the public updated on next steps for selecting a new chief, […]
Lawyers for the prosecution and the defense weaved two starkly different narratives about Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s last moments on earth as opening statements were given and first witnesses were called in the highly anticipated retrial of Karen
Apr 25 2025 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner