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The Canton Citizen is a weekly publication that has been catering to the Canton community since September 1987. This newspaper features a variety of content, including news updates, sports coverage, and special features, while also offering readers a platform to share their thoughts and opinions.

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Canton High baseball team chasing Davenport Division crown

3 weeks ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger Entering play this week, the CHS varsity baseball team was still very much alive in the race for the Hockomock Davenport Division, sitting just one game behind first-place North Attleboro with a 6-5 league mark and 8-5 overall record. Also improving to 6-5 and tied with Canton in the No. 2 spot are the Mansfield Hornets, who won the first of two head-to-head matchups with the Bulldogs last Monday in Mansfield.
TM voters narrowly back election move, pickleball courts

3 weeks ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger Update: A reconsideration vote on the funding for the pickleball courts at Pequitside Farm will take place on Monday, May 19. By a margin of 150-118 in a hand-counted vote, Canton residents gave the go-ahead to the Select Board at Monday’s Annual Town Meeting to file a home rule petition in the state legislature allowing the town to move local elections to November.
Annual Anthony Maffie Walk returns to Canton 6/7

3 weeks ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Jay Turner

By Jay Turner Continuing their mission to help find a cure for epilepsy while honoring the memory of their beloved son and brother, the Maffie family of Canton is thrilled to announce the details of its fourth annual Anthony Maffie Memorial Walk to Cure Epilepsy. Scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 2-5 p.m., this year’s walk will again be held in the neighborhood that Anthony called home — starting and ending at the John F.
Legion Post 24 launches bone marrow registration drive

3 weeks ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Jay Turner

By Jay Turner This coming Saturday at the fourth annual Canton Heritage Festival, representatives from Canton’s Edward J.
CHS girls track still alive in Hock title chase

1 month ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger The CHS girls outdoor track team earned an impressive team victory over perennial league power Oliver Ames last week, winning 77-59 to improve to 3-1 on the season. “It was a total team effort,” said head coach Anna Amico. “Each athlete competed hard and did what was needed. The energy and determination were inspiring to witness.”The win keeps the team’s hopes for a Davenport Division title alive.
New state budget proposals include funding for Pappas

1 month ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Jay Turner

By Jay Turner Canton’s Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children, a state-run facility serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities for the past 120 years, has been given a potential lifeline thanks to the efforts of state Rep. Bill Galvin, state Senator Paul Feeney, and many others.
Town administrator shares update on police chief search

1 month ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger Town Administrator Charles Doody told the Select Board Tuesday night that he will be talking to at least four candidates who are interested in the interim police chief’s position. The names were given to Doody by the Mass. Police Chiefs Association. Doody may report back his choices for interviews at the board’s next meeting on May 27.
Opening statements presented on day 1 of Read’s retrial

1 month ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Jay Turner

By Jay Turner Lawyers for the prosecution and the defense weaved two starkly different narratives about Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe’s last moments on earth as opening statements were given and first witnesses were called in the highly anticipated retrial of Karen Read on Tuesday, April 22, in Norfolk Superior Court.
Select Board: Chief Rafferty announces plans to retire

1 month ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger Select Board Chair Mike Loughran announced at the outset of Tuesday meeting that Police Chief Helena Rafferty has decided to retire after 36 years of service to the CPD, effective with the expiration of her contract on June 30. Loughran said he will keep the public updated on next steps for selecting a new chief, starting with the appointment of an interim chief.
Tractor-trailer struck by train at Pine Street crossing

1 month ago | thecantoncitizen.com | Mike Berger

By Mike Berger One passenger was taken to an area hospital for a medical evaluation following a train and tractor-trailer collision at the railroad crossing on Pine Street on Wednesday, April 9. Firefighters responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call at approximately 1:40 p.m. Arriving firefighters were met by the driver, who had jumped out of the truck before impact and was uninjured.