Dear Editor: It’s budget season on Beacon Hill again, as Governor Healey rolled out a $62.07 billion FY26 budget proposal, which is an increase of $4.3 billion (7 percent) over the FY25 General Appropriations Act current budget of $59.6 billion. This proposed spending grows significantly over FY25 GAA. Governor Healey’s budget includes free community college […]
Submitted by Amanda Ryder I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for a three-year term on the School Committee in the upcoming April 8 election. I grew up in Sharon and moved to Canton in 2012. As a parent of three young children, including a fourth grader and a first grader at the Hansen, I […]
Update: Contractor completes geothermal test well at GMS Kristy Lyons of Consigli, the construction firm overseeing construction of the new Galvin Middle School, reported that geothermal testing is going well and according to plan. The test well was drilled on Thursday, December 26, and completed about midday on Friday when the 800-foot depth was reached. […]
Dear Editor: There have been some comments on social media about the library that include misconceptions and incorrect data — including costs associated with work on this cultural asset. The Canton Public Library is a vital community resource, serving residents of all ages with a wide range of programs and materials. The library received nearly […]
By Darcie Fisher Over 200 runners and walkers recently took part in the second annual Champions of Wellness 5K Road Race, which starts and ends on the grounds of Canton High School. The event, sponsored by the CHS Student Wellness Advisory Group, was created last year to raise money and awareness for student mental health […]
This past Saturday, The Mira Shoppe, a purpose-driven jewelry brand offering a curated collection of artisan-crafted fine jewelry and accessories, brought its elegant collection to Canton with a special Trunk Show at The Alchemist Baker. The event, held in celebration of the bakery’s three-year anniversary, showcased more than just beautiful jewelry. It celebrated two women-owned […]
Dear Editor: Thank you, Canton, for showing up in such an extraordinary way at the recent Special Town Meeting. With over 1,100 residents in attendance, the overwhelming support for the new Galvin Middle School project was truly inspiring! Justin Thibeault of Ai3, one of our project architects, described the turnout as remarkable, saying, “Typically, we’d […]
Dear Editor: The Canton Residents for a Sustainable Equitable Future (CR4SEF) board unanimously supports funding the sustainable Galvin Middle School project, which heads to a December 10 ballot vote following its approval at last week’s Special Town Meeting. This project includes cost-efficient clean energy systems, including geothermal wells, ground source heat pumps, and a solar […]
Submitted by Lisa Lopez on behalf of Residents to Move the Vote Though there are many things Canton residents may disagree about, one of the many things I believe most of us agree on is that the more people who vote, the better the outcome. This consensus is the driving force of the campaign to […]
Dear Editor: We, the Canton Interfaith Clergy Group, are looking forward to welcoming the Canton community to our annual interfaith Thanksgiving service at First Parish Unitarian Universalist on November 24. Planning this annual event takes tremendous effort each year as we listen intently to one another, working to craft a service that welcomes and resonates with […]
