When Canton High School completed its multi-million-dollar renovation project in the fall of 2005, many observers and visitors to the school wondered what would become of the massive yet sparsely furnished “Room 303,” which was tucked away on the second floor above the athletics department, directly across from the glitzy new library/media center. Now, more […]
Firefighter Paul Close, who recently retired after 32 years with the Canton Fire Department, was honored at a retirement party on Saturday, January 29, at Brookmeadow Country Club. The party was attended by about 150 people and Close received commendations from Senator Brain Joyce, Representative William Galvin, the town of Canton, and the Canton Fire […]
Five years ago, when Mary Ellen Hudner first joined the Canton Food Pantry as its co-director, her job was, for the most part, fairly straightforward. Her primary responsibilities, which she shared with fellow director Carolann Browne, included managing the food pantry’s inventory, processing new clients, and coordinating fundraising drives. If anything, Hudner’s biggest challenge occurred […]
The Canton Public Schools and Superintendent Jeffrey Granatino announced Monday that Jennifer Henderson has been named the permanent director of curriculum and instruction. Henderson has been serving as the interim director since her appointment last June by outgoing Superintendent Dr. John D’Auria. Prior to transitioning to the central office, Henderson served as the principal at […]
Selectmen gave the go-ahead to the Recreation Commission to fundraise for a Fourth of July celebration this year and forego the Downtown Block Party in September. The decision will be revisited in a year, and the commission will be asked to return with more evidence from townspeople as to which event should be held on […]
Continuing its mission to promote “innovative and productive” programming in the Canton Public Schools, the Canton Alliance for Public Education recently awarded $15,000 in grants to six applicants from its 2010 fall grant cycle. The grants, which have been awarded every year since 2004, are made possible through individual and corporate donations and through the […]
By Catherine Hunter Special to the Citizen Last Friday night, local teen pop/R&B group the Varsity Girls brought their unique sound and versatile musical talents to Canton High School for a special benefit concert sponsored by Britta Reissfelder of Coldwell Banker on behalf of the Luce School CAPT. The Boston-based quartet is considered by many […]
This week, as policy makers and prisoners’ rights advocates continue to debate the pros and cons of the governor’s recent and dramatic overhaul of the state parole board, Canton Police Officer Don Wolffe is left to quietly wonder what could have been had the reforms come sooner. Wolffe, a lifelong Canton resident, was among the […]
Canton resident Bernard S. Redmont has been honored with the prestigious award of “Officier” of the French Legion of Honor. A decree by the President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, named Redmont to the distinction. “This award testifies to the president of the French Republic’s high esteem for your merits and accomplishments,” France’s ambassador in Washington, […]
Less than two years ago, Ryan Hathaway was a freshman at Xaverian Brothers High School, making new friends and enjoying his classes. But as the winter of 2009 turned into spring, he began to complain of fatigue, bruises and pain in his bones. Ryan’s mom, Katey Hathaway, took him to his pediatrician, who diagnosed him […]
