Update: Due to the threat of downpours associated with Hurricane Arthur, the Canton Recreation Department has rescheduled the town’s annual July 4th celebration and fireworks display to Sunday, July 6. The 47th annual road race, however, will go on as scheduled starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Canton Town Club. Tomorrow, July 4, is Independence […]
The BOKS fitness program celebrated the power of physical activity at its inaugural Active Kids Day, held on Saturday, June 14, at Reebok World Headquarters in Canton. The free event featured games, activities, musical performances, and an appearance by Olympic gold medalist and Massachusetts native Aly Raisman. Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images for Reebok
FOX25 Morning News is heading to Devoll Field (Bolivar Street) in Canton on Friday, June 6, for a Zip Trip. Canton residents and viewers are invited to join co-hosts Gene Lavanchy and Shannon Mulaire, meteorologist Shiri Spear, news commentator Doug “VB” Goudie, and reporter Lilly Hopkins for the live broadcast from 6 a.m. to 10 […]
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 […]
