Forman Fundraiser Ticket

Fundraiser in honor of Canton father Sunday at Halfway Cafe

In memory of the late Jonathan Forman — a Canton single father whose courage in the face of cancer touched countless lives around him — two local women have organized a “dining out” fundraiser this coming Sunday, March 18, at the Halfway Café in Canton. From open to close on Sunday only, any Halfway Café […]

Temple Beth Abraham to host LEGO event

Rome may not have been built in a day, but at Temple Beth Abraham in Canton, the community is invited to build the Old City of Jerusalem in just two hours. Instead of using bricks, stone, and mortar, architect Stephen Schwartz will lead the group in the reconstruction of a 16-by-16-foot model of the Old […]

2 remain hospitalized after head-on crash on York St.

Two Canton High School students remained in serious condition at Boston Medical Center for head and trauma injuries sustained from a two-car, head-on collision on York Street last Friday, March 2, around 6 p.m. Four other CHS students were released from Norwood Hospital during the weekend for various injuries, and the driver of the second […]

February 23 issue now on newstands

Check out this week’s issue of the Canton Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Special features in the February 23 issue include: * 2012 Financial Fitness Guide, featuring a run-down of the updated tax laws from CPA Michael Galer and informational articles from Canton Co-Operative Bank, Attorney Glen Hannington, and […]

2011 Review: Deaths

Ronald A. Gray, 59, on January 6. A graduate of Canton High School, Gray was the past president of Canton Pop Warner, a former Canton Little League coach, and a longtime volunteer for the town’s July 4th celebration. He and his wife, Deborah, owned and operated the Canton Rink snack bar and the snack bar […]

2011 Review: Retirements

Paul Close retired from the Canton Fire Department in January after 32 years of service. Paul is the husband of Andrea Close, author of the long-running Canton Citizen recipe column “Close Encounters.” Barry Ronayne and Jim Podgurski, both lifelong residents, retired from the Canton Fire Department at the end of May. Ronayne started in 1974 […]

2011 Review: The year in sports

In a review of Canton High School sports in 2011, the teams from the past winter and spring seasons deserve plenty of credit. Nearly every team reached the postseason, and three of those squads captured league titles. There were also dominant individual performances by members of the wrestling, track and tennis teams. But nothing quite […]

2011 Review: Other top stories

* In a move that was met with mixed reviews by residents, town officials opted to forego the popular downtown block party, traditionally held in September, in favor of a July 4th celebration and fireworks display. The event was also moved from Canton High School to the Galvin Middle School. Unfortunately, many residents missed the […]

2011 Review: A year of remembrances

As the nation reflected on the ten-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, so too did the town of Canton, as leaders held a moving ceremony and memorial dedication in honor of Canton native Michael Uliano and the nearly 3,000 others who lost their lives on that unforgettable day. A star athlete, talented actor, […]