News Notes: Canton placed on Level 2 Drought notice

On June 9, due to limited groundwater recharge this spring, the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs placed the town of Canton in a Level 2 drought condition, indicating “significant drought.”

Level 2 calls for limiting outdoor watering using only hand-held hoses, drip irrigation, or watering cans between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. No irrigation of lawns by sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is permitted while the drought is ongoing.

Other recommended steps besides minimizing use of water outdoors include sweeping drives, walks, patios, and other outdoor areas with a broom rather hosing them off; washing vehicles using a bucket and sponge; using a hose with a shut-off nozzle for rinse only; and using a commercial car wash. Residents are also advised to cover swimming pools when not in use to prevent evaporation.

Municipal water use for health, safety, or to meet the town’s core functions such as firefighting, hydrant flushing, water or sewer cleaning are not restricted.

Town announces affordable housing lottery

The town of Canton recently announced multiple new affordable homeownership opportunities at 399 Neponset, a 49-unit condominium development. Four affordable one- and two-bedroom units are available by lottery for eligible first-time homebuyers earning up to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI).

Each home includes one or two bathrooms and comes equipped with all new kitchen appliances, including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Each home has air conditioning and washer/dryer hookups. All utilities are electric, with town water and sewer services provided. Surface parking is available, with one parking space included per unit. The condominium fee will cover some property insurance, limited landscaping, and snow plowing services.

A virtual public information meeting via Zoom will be held on Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting ID is 801 647 6106. The meeting will also be recorded and will be available for viewing at www.mcohousingservices.com up to the application deadline of August 4. The electronic lottery will be conducted at 3 p.m. on August 18. Property and financial information is available on the town website.

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Posted by Mike Berger on Jun 19 2026. Filed under News, Town Government. Both comments and pings are currently closed.