Canton residents can expect a 6 percent rise in water bills and a 2 percent increase in sewer bills effective July 1. However, the July 1 bill reflects the quarterly usage for April, May and June. Canton Finance Director Randy Scollins said the new rates will result in a quarterly increase of $9.29 for the […]
Update: According to the latest state report issued today, the percentage of fully vaccinated residents in Canton has increased to 56.7 percent. Click the link below to access the full report. *** As the percentage of fully vaccinated residents approaches the 50 percent mark statewide, the town of Canton has managed to officially cross that […]
Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller announced the names of three finalists for the CHS principal position in a letter to families and staff sent earlier this week. The finalists are Russell Booth, assistant principal at North Attleboro High School; Marta Cabral, house principal at Malden High School; and Jeffrey Sperling, assistant principal at Medfield […]
Efficiency but also opportunity for residents to voice their opinions on warrant articles were the key goals emphasized at the pre-ATM public informational meeting held via Zoom on May 12 in preparation for Saturday’s annual town meeting, which begins at 12:30 p.m. on the CHS turf field. Expected Town Moderator Alan Hines and Finance Committee […]
The Canton Select Board is making progress with Thorndike Development, builder of condominiums at the Paul Revere Heritage Site, on the creation of a boardwalk/access path which would lead from Thorndike’s rear properties to the MBTA train station. The path would make it easier for pedestrians to walk to the train station and also serve […]
Plans are rapidly coming together and excitement is steadily building for the impending arrival of the Canton Farmers Market — a new weekly venture set to launch on June 13 on the lawn in front of the Rodman building. Conceived and organized by a group of likeminded residents with diverse skillsets, the farmers market will […]
With annual town meeting only days away, the Canton Community Preservation Committee wishes to share some information relative to its recommendations to town meeting (Article 19) that will be voted upon on May 22. A total of nine projects across the three eligible funding categories have been recommended for funding in FY22. In addition, the […]
On the eve of Governor Charlie Baker’s visit to the Galvin Middle School to announce state funding of summer education programs, Canton School Business Administrator Barry Nectow reported at Thursday night’s School Committee meeting that Canton’s application for state-aided school construction funds, particularly for GMS, was rejected for the third consecutive year by the Massachusetts […]
Do you love the Blue Hills and enjoy exploring the vast number of natural and historical treasures throughout the park? Do you want to put your boots down on every trail in the Blue Hills? Do you want to belong to a community that also shares your love of exploring the park? If so, then you’ll want to sign […]
Pre-town meeting Zoom sessions scheduled for May 10 & 12 The town of Canton has scheduled two upcoming Zoom meetings to help residents prepare for the 2021 annual town meeting, scheduled for Saturday, May 22, at 12:30 p.m. The first public session, to be held on May 10 from 7-8 p.m., will cover the Municipal […]
