Canton Writes, the 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 3 this year. Authors can enter in one of five age groups: grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school, high […]
Local and state officials have reported seeing an uptick in cases involving the theft of cash benefits from programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) and Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC). Since the summer of 2022, thousands of Massachusetts families have had their benefits stolen through organized card-skimming schemes. SNAP benefits are […]
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 […]
First, if you’re hoping to buy a home for the first time, or you know someone who is, the plain fact is that it never seems like a good moment to be buying a house. Ask any homeowner and they’ll tell you there were always things that made it seem “risky” at the time. Often […]
The day before Thanksgiving holds the full anticipation of the holiday season. Before the hustle and bustle, the stress of traffic and travel, the search for the perfect gift, and the scramble to make it to Christmas Eve Mass only to find no available seats — before all the distractions that pull us away from […]
As part of a proud Veterans Day tradition, the Canton Veterans Services Department annually publishes a list of local veterans who have received funeral honors from the Canton Honor Guard — a final, formal tribute to their service and sacrifice. Regrettably, this year’s list, which appeared in the November 7 edition of the Citizen, omitted […]
Chair Tom Birmingham and the Canton Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Committee are pleased to share the results of a community Climate Action Plan (CAP) survey. The purpose of the survey was to gather feedback on environmental priorities from community members. Over 350 residents and businesses completed the survey, and the results demonstrate significant community […]
Researching scams and scam prevention, I came across the concept of the “initial bait.” Specifically, it is the lure (like the offer of a refund) or the threat that gets someone to respond to a scammer’s approach email, text or phone call. There’s a reason it’s called “phishing.” The scammers make initial approaches all day […]
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 […]
