United by their shared commitment to saving lives and serving the local citizenry, the leadership of the Canton Police and Fire departments are teaming up to present “Canton Responds” — a new, two-night civilian course focused on emergency response and preparedness. The free program, which is open to Canton residents, will cover a variety of […]
Feb 15 2020 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Jay Turner

Encouraged by the ongoing dialogue between developer and neighbors, the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals has moved closer to a decision on a proposed substance abuse treatment facility at the site of the former Kindred-Tower Hill nursing home on Meadowbrook Way. The applicant, Boston Properties Ventures (doing business as ARK Behavioral Health Center), is seeking […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
One of Ireland’s premier tenors, Paul Byrom, will perform at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton on Tuesday, March 17, as part of his 2020 U.S. tour. What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with this dynamic singer? Fans remember him as one of the original members of the world-renowned all-male singing group […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen

On Thursday, January 30, students from Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Canton received a private training and tour from pro MMA fighter Joe Lauzon at his gym, Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts in South Easton. Before their workout, Lauzon, a 26-time UFC veteran, sat down with the 17 children (ages 3-7) to talk to them about the importance of listening throughout the morning’s activities. After a […]
Feb 7 2020 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Canton Citizen
Funding for upgrades to the Earl Newhouse Waterfront at Reservoir Pond as well as phase two of the David & Abigail Tilden House restoration are among the headliners in the latest round of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for fiscal year 2021. Meeting on January 13 at Town Hall to finalize their recommendations, the town’s […]
Jan 31 2020 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner
Canton firefighters responded to a two-car accident in the vicinity of 960 Turnpike Street on Monday, January 20, at 7:15 a.m. Fire Lt. Tom Norton said firefighters, upon arrival, found a vehicle on its roof. Norton said the occupant of the overturned car was able to remove themselves from the vehicle prior to the firefighters’ […]
Jan 31 2020 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger

Canton Public Library Director Andrea Capone announced at Tuesday night’s selectmen’s meeting a new program that will give people who cannot get to the library due to disability or other reasons the chance to have books and library materials delivered to their residences. Capone is working with Council on Aging Director Diane Tynan to sort […]
Jan 24 2020 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger

The town of Canton was recently selected as one of 30 capital grant recipients under the state’s Housing Choice Initiative. The program provides funding for infrastructure improvements to those communities that have shown a commitment to advancing sustainable housing production. Canton was awarded $150,000 and plans to use the funds to undertake preliminary engineering design […]
Jan 17 2020 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
The Canton School Committee has endorsed the recommendation of school administrators to change school hours beginning in September 2020. The length of the school day at the Galvin Middle School and Canton High School will increase by 10 minutes and five minutes, respectively, and the elementary schools will begin and end five minutes later than […]
Jan 17 2020 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger

The town of Canton lost one of its most dedicated servants, ardent supporters, and knowledgeable citizens with the passing of George F. Jenkins on December 28. Jenkins, who died at home surrounded by loved ones, had been battling an illness in recent years. He would have been 81 years old on Sunday. A lifelong Cantonite […]
Jan 10 2020 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Jay Turner