Nick Maffeo, president of Canton Co-operative Bank, and Diane Tyan, head of the town’s Department of Human and Elder Services, have announced the formation of an Anti-Scam Task Force to help all residents protect themselves from scams. Maffeo, appearing before the Select Board Tuesday night, said the task force will include representatives from both the […]
Dec 8 2023 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
In a narrow but consequential victory at Monday night’s Special Town Meeting, a majority of the more than 1,700 residents who packed the CHS auditorium, cafeteria and gymnasium sided with the petitioners in calling for a comprehensive independent audit and compliance review of Canton Police Department operations. The requested audit, which ultimately passed by a […]

The Canton Select Board has approved plans by the town’s Affordable Housing Trust to acquire one housing unit and parking space at the Paul Revere Heritage Site and sell the assets to support the town’s affordable housing goals. Canton Holdings had held one space for the town since the property’s construction. The developer will sell […]
Nov 10 2023 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger

The Canton Select Board on Tuesday announced two reviews of the Canton Police Department’s operations — one that will examine the department’s policies and procedures, and another consisting of an audit of the CPD evidence room. Both reviews have been the subject of numerous resident requests at Select Board meetings following the death of former […]
Town Administrator Charles Doody and Town Planner TJ Torres are pleased to announce that the town of Canton has been awarded a $40,000 state Community Compact grant to help fund the next phase of the St. Gerard’s Reuse project. The town plans to use the funds to procure an outside firm that specializes in the […]

Tom Theodore, chair of the Canton Select Board, announced at Tuesday night’s board meeting that the public comment period will be returning as of Tuesday, October 24. Theodore said this issue was raised by many of the 17 residents who attended the Select Board’s first office hours on Tuesday, October 3. Theodore had announced the […]
Oct 13 2023 | Posted in
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Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Tom Theodore, chair of the Canton Select Board, announced at Tuesday night’s board meeting that the public comment period will be returning as of Tuesday, October 24. Theodore said this issue was raised by many of the 17 residents who attended the Select Board’s first office hours on Tuesday, October 3. Theodore had announced the […]
Oct 13 2023 | Posted in
News,
Town Government | By
Mike Berger
Excitement is building for the Canton Fall Classic Road Race, which returns for a 34th running on Sunday, October 29. Hosted by B’nai Tikvah in Canton, the event will feature several distances, including a 10K and 5K starting at 10 a.m., a one-mile fun run starting at 9:45 a.m., and a one-mile senior walk beginning […]
Oct 13 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen

The process of designing a new or renovated Galvin Middle School began in earnest on Wednesday, September 27, as a group of approximately 40 residents and staff members met with representatives of design firm Ai3 and Project Manager LeftField to offer their input as part of a public forum held in the Canton High School […]
Oct 6 2023 | Posted in
News,
Schools | By
Mike Berger
Revere & Son Heritage Trust Seeking Gala Sponsors The Revere & Son Heritage Trust is pleased to announce it will be hosting an inaugural Masquerade Gala to raise funds to support the Paul Revere Heritage Site and Paul Revere Museum of Discovery and Innovation. The Masquerade Gala will take place on Saturday, November 4, from […]
Oct 6 2023 | Posted in
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Canton Citizen