On Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m., investigative journalist and author Michael Blanding will visit the Canton Public Library to discuss his book The Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps. The book details the career of E. Forbes Smiley, an antiquarian map dealer who spent […]
Interested in taking out an ad in the Citizen’s annual graduation issue congratulating a CHS graduate? Email your note of congratulations to the Citizen by Friday, June 6, to be guaranteed a spot. The cost is $40 per advertisement. Email ads@thecantoncitizen.com or call 781-821-4418.
On Tuesday, June 3, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Canton Police Department will host a viewing of the Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series trophy at police headquarters, located at 1492 Washington Street. In addition to taking a photo with this coveted prize, attendees will be treated to complimentary food and beverage, have the […]
The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation increasing the minimum wage for Massachusetts to $11 and making changes to the state’s unemployment system that will stabilize or drop unemployment insurance rates for businesses with consistent work forces, freeze those rates for four years, and maintain protections for unemployed workers. “Studies have shown that raising the minimum wage […]
Restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries, a major alteration to the municipal election calendar, and the town’s first ever batch of Community Preservation Act (CPA) projects are some of the many interesting items up for discussion at the 2014 annual town meeting, which kicks off at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 12, in the Canton High […]
The Dean S. Luce CAPT invites members of the Canton community to its 13th annual 5k and Fun Run on Sunday, May 4, at the Luce School at 45 Independence Street. This event provides an opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate in a morning of activities in a friendly […]
Following the destruction of the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro on Saturday night, April 5, Canton High School junior class advisor Joyce Stenmon worked with students to find a new location for tomorrow night’s junior prom. CHS Principal Derek Folan informed parents in an email Sunday night that the prom would be moved to the Blue […]
The Canton Citizen is in the process of developing an electronic version of our popular weekly newspaper. This digital publication would have the look and feel of the print edition and would be viewable across a wide range of digital platforms, including tablets and smart phones. In contrast to the Canton Citizen website, which offers […]
Students and staff at the Hansen Elementary School will be facing off in the Canton High School gymnasium starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, to raise money for a Canton family struck by tragedy. The Hansen Staff vs. Students Basketball Game will benefit the Furbush children, who lost both of their parents, Kristen […]
Limited time promotion ends March 31! Attention parents of Canton schoolchildren: The Canton Citizen is offering a $5 donation to your school, plus 4 bonus months of the newspaper for each new subscription in March! The Citizen in-town newspaper keeps you up to date on local news, school events, community events, sports, business, and much […]
