Update: The Canton Police Department announced via Twitter that Donald Changeau was located in Quincy on Friday morning. CPD and the Changeau family thank the public for their assistance. Police seek help in locating missing adult On July 22, the Canton Police Department announced an investigation into the whereabouts of Donald Changeau, who has been […]
The full version of this story appears in the July 30 print edition of the Citizen. Following the second week of School Committee review and a tremendous response from a new family survey, Canton school leaders appear to be leaning somewhat toward a 50/50 hybrid learning model as the preferred approach for the reopening of […]
Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller and CPS administrators unveiled an initial draft of their fall school reopening plans during a lengthy and eventful remote School Committee meeting on Thursday, July 16.
A three-day search for a missing Canton teen ended in tragedy on Saturday with the recovery of the body of 19-year-old Ryan Lahiff in the woods behind Morris Drive, off Pleasant Street. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said no foul play is suspected but a final determination will be made by the chief medical officer. […]
The Canton Police Department announced the passing of retired K-9 Bosco on July 16. Bosco, a SWAT, apprehension and firearms dog, kept Canton and surrounding communities safe for 12 years under the care and direction of Officer Scott Brown and his family. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said Bosco was a beloved member of the […]
The Massachusetts legislature recently approved legislation that expands voter access and ensures voters have safe voting options during the COVID-19 pandemic for all remaining 2020 elections, including the September 1 state primary and November 3 general election. The legislation, for the first time in state history, establishes a vote-by-mail option and early voting period for […]
Canton High School leaders delivered some disappointing news to the Class of 2020 on Tuesday, informing families in a letter that both the August 1 graduation ceremony and a potential senior prom would not be happening as previously hoped. According to former Principal Derek Folan, now assistant superintendent, and new Principal Dave Turcotte, the decision […]
Attorney Richard R Staiti of Canton has officially qualified for the Democratic Primary race for Norfolk County Commissioner to be held September 1. Despite the challenges presented by the novel coronavirus, Staiti and his supporters gathered over 1,000 signatures (over twice the reduced requirement of 500) to qualify for the Democratic ballot. A lifelong resident […]
Delayed all last spring and summer with equipment and design issues and again in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Randolph-Washington Street intersection project is now back on track and slated for completion by early to mid August. Approved for funding at the May 2019 town meeting, the redesign calls for the installation of a […]
Four new Canton police officers graduated from the recruit officer course at the Police Academy in Reading on July 1 and are now going through field training until the end of August. Joining the CPD ranks are (above l-r) Pat Ward, Ben Berkowitz, Mike McDonald, and Sean Klimas. Deputy Police Chief Helena Rafferty said all […]
