
Editor’s note: Although it is impossible to properly measure the importance of one event against another, the editors of the Canton Citizen have carefully reviewed all of the stories that made headlines this year and have selected the ones that they feel have had the greatest impact on the community. What follows then, is the […]
Dec 30 2010 | Posted in
News,
Photo Gallery | By
Jay Turner
Superintendent of Schools Jeff Granatino is pleased to announce the 2010 recipients of the Paul R. Matthews Foundation Grant, established in honor of longtime School Committee member and youth sports coach Paul Matthews. A total of $5,000 came from the foundation and went toward projects that were assessed by the grant committee and the Canton […]
Dec 30 2010 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Canton Citizen
The Canton Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the dangers of unsafe ice. With the holiday break upon us, there is an increase in outdoor activity, especially with children. It is important to keep in mind that while ponds and streams have started to freeze over, they all remain unsafe. The temperature fluctuating […]
Dec 30 2010 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Canton Citizen
Already recognized as a leader in the field of bullying prevention and well on its way to complying with the state’s new anti-bullying law, the Canton Public Schools is taking a similarly proactive approach with another hot-button topic — that of sports-related concussions and the resulting new state legislation that took effect in September. The […]
Dec 23 2010 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Jay Turner

At a level of athletics where age and experience are paramount to winning, the 2011 CHS boys’ ice hockey team will enter this season seriously lacking in both departments after graduating 13 seniors last spring, including stud goaltender Jon Donaruma and all-league defenseman Matt Buckley, as well as several other key contributors. The Bulldogs, who […]
Dec 16 2010 | Posted in
High School,
News,
Sports | By
Jay Turner
The Recreation Commission has come to a fork in the road regarding whether to begin a drive for a July Fourth celebration and fireworks display or for the annual Homecoming Parade and Downtown Block Party, traditionally held in late September. The commission will meet with selectmen on Tuesday, December 21, at Town Hall to discuss […]
Dec 16 2010 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Hundreds of Canton residents attended the 8th Annual Celebration for Kids! at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston Saturday night. All proceeds from the event, which is hosted by the Rodman Ride for Kids, support local organizations that provide critical assistance for children during the holiday season.
Dec 9 2010 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
The Canton Garden Club continued its tradition of house tours with “Joys of Christmas” last weekend. The five houses drew visitors into two homes from the 19th century and three others that are modern residences. The tour ended at the Canton Public Library with the Garden Club Holiday Marketplace. The first stop was the home […]
Dec 9 2010 | Posted in
News | By
Mary Ann Price
Selectmen received some better financial news this week after the town’s finance director and the fire chief pared down the Fire Department’s capital requests, lessening the amount selectmen must cut from the overall capital plan for next year. A week ago, selectmen were looking at cutting $219,000 of $651,000 in capital requests submitted by all […]
Dec 9 2010 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The winless Canton Bulldogs made it interesting on a blustery, cold Thanksgiving Day at Stoughton High, trailing only 7-0 at halftime and surprising everyone on the first play from scrimmage with a 35-yard halfback pass from Dexter Green to Elias Camacho. But Canton coughed the ball up on the very next play — the first […]