Canton Writes, the annual town-wide writing contest, once again invites everyone in Canton to sharpen their pencils or fire up their laptops and become the authors they are meant to be. The contest will begin on February 2 this year. Authors can enter in one of five age groups: grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school, […]
Jan 30 2026 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen
The Canton Affordable Housing Trust and Canton Select Board are expected to make a decision soon on whether to retain ownership of the former Gridley School building on Washington Street or sell it to a nonprofit developer to convert it into affordable housing units. At an informational sessional held via Zoom last Wednesday, January 14, […]
Jan 23 2026 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Unhappy with the circumstances surrounding the removal of Anthony Fallon as Canton High’s head football coach, a group of approximately 35 parents, players and alumni took their message to the School Committee last week, touting his track record as coach while urging school leaders to reinstate him. Fallon, a CHS alum and former Bulldog player, […]
Jan 16 2026 | Posted in
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Schools | By
Mike Berger
With a new police chief named last week, the Canton Select Board and Town Administrator Charles Doody will now turn their attention to hiring a new fire chief. Towards the end of their meeting on Tuesday night, Doody announced that Canton’s current fire chief, Wendell Robery, is approaching the state-mandated retirement age for fire chiefs […]
Jan 8 2026 | Posted in
News,
Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
Within minutes of concluding interviews of the two finalists for the position, the Canton Select Board voted unanimously on December 30 to appoint Michael K. Daniels as the town’s new permanent police chief. Daniels will succeed Joseph Perkins, who served as chief on an interim basis following the retirement of Helena Rafferty in June. The […]
Jan 8 2026 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger
The Friends of the Blue Hills’ 2025 Photo Contest drew submissions from all over the area, showcasing the natural beauty, wildlife, and outdoor adventures that make the Blue Hills Reservation such a treasured resource. The winners were announced at the Friends’ annual meeting held on November 6. Winning photos and other select submissions will be […]
Jan 8 2026 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen

More than 10 years of hard work will come to fruition on Friday, January 2, as the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation (MoDI) opens its doors to the public at the Revere Heritage Site in downtown Canton. With three stories of interactive exhibits in the historic horse barn, and another exhibit honoring America’s […]
Jan 1 2026 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen
The Canton community has a new hero to look up to thanks to the bravery and quick thinking of 5-year-old Brendan Walsh. On October 18, Walsh was outside in his front yard when he witnessed a neighbor injured in a fall. Seeing that the neighbor was in distress and unable to get up, Walsh then […]
The Canton Parks & Recreation Department congratulates all of the winners of its annual Holiday House Decorating Contest and would like to thank all of those who participated this year and helped make the Canton community sparkle. With music playing, costumes on, and “amazing decorations,” the residents of 11 Jeffrey Road were named this year’s […]
Jan 1 2026 | Posted in
News | By
Canton Citizen

The juvenile suspect in last Monday’s shooting at the Lamplighter Village apartment complex is facing a long list of charges — including several felonies — in connection with the alleged crime. In addition to attempted murder, the 16-year-old suspect has also been charged with aggravated assault and battery with serious bodily injury, assault and battery […]
Dec 24 2025 | Posted in
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Police & Fire | By
Mike Berger