In an effort to raise as much money as possible for a very worthy cause, the Halfway Cafe — a popular local restaurant chain with a location at Cobb’s Corner in Canton — has decided to go all out with its first ever “Halfway 5K” road race, scheduled for Sunday, June 10, beginning at 10:30 […]
The fifth grade students at the Hansen Elementary School presented a spectacular version of Mulan Jr. on May 4 and 5 in Canton High School’s Morse Auditorium. (Above) The Huns march across the stage. See this week’s issue of the Citizen for more photos and a cast list. Photo by Mary Ellen Cahill
Jeff Granatino, superintendent of the Canton Public Schools, announced last week that he has offered the position of Canton High School principal to Derek Folan, pending successful negotiations. Currently a vice principal at Franklin High School, Folan will replace Dr. Doug Dias, who has served as CHS principal for the past five years. Dias has […]
The Canton High School softball team invites the entire Canton community to a special charity doubleheader against nonleague Randolph beginning at 1 p.m. this Saturday, April 14. Pizza, baked goods, bracelets, and raffle tickets will be sold throughout the afternoon, with all proceeds going to the nonprofit organization Cops for Kids with Cancer. Just as […]
The Board of Library Trustees is asking for your advice in planning for library services that will meet Canton’s needs in the coming years. We are gathering input with a Library Community Survey that is available on the library’s website or in print at the library and Town Hall.
On Thursday, March 29, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, Canton Girl Scout and CHS sophomore Emily Buckley will join Chelsea Clinton on stage for a discussion on scouting as part of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts’ 100th Anniversary Gala. The daughter of former President Bill Clinton, Chelsea was a Girl Scout while living […]
The Practical Nursing Program of Blue Hills Regional Technical School (Postsecondary Programs Division), located at 800 Randolph Street in Canton, is applying for initial accreditation from the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should write to Executive Director, Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Rd., Building […]
The Friends of Canton Football will hold their annual “Pub Night” on Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at the Canton Town Club. This is the association’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds going to support the newly revived middle school football program. The night will focus on the CHS football teams from 1984-1993 as well as […]
The Open Book Coffeehouse continues its seventh season on Saturday, March 17, with folksinger Gail Rundlett. Rundlett is one of the real treasures of Boston’s thriving folk community. Blessed with a voice that exhibits crystalline purity, honesty and heart-touching soul, she is an endearing and entertaining performer. She plays guitar and four-string Appalachian dulcimer and […]
Weather permitting, the Canton Water Department will begin its spring hydrant flushing program the week of March 19 and continue for five weeks through the week of April 16. Nights of flushing for each week will be Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7 and 11 p.m. You may experience discolored water during this […]
