Are you interested in promoting a more bike and pedestrian-friendly Canton? If so, we invite you to join Canton’s Walk, Bike & Hike Committee, which is seeking new members as it begins the 2026-27 year. Organized in the fall of 2015, WBH is proud of its many accomplishments, including: * Providing bike/ped accommodation input to […]
A newly drafted Canton Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP), prepared by consultants from the Horsley Whitten Group with substantial input from municipal leaders and the greater Canton community is now being readied for submission to the state Department of Conservation Services for review and approval — a key step that could help unlock additional […]
In preparation for its upcoming restoration and renovation project, the Canton Public Library will be closed for a few weeks, starting June 29. During that time, both professional movers and library staff will be relocating some of the library’s materials, shelving, and equipment. This work will allow Seaver Company, the general contractor, to carry out […]
The quest to build public pickleball courts in Canton is reportedly alive and well, as detailed by members of a citizens’ group who spoke at Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. The small but passionate group of residents, led by Pam Berman, has been working since May on a list of potential sites in collaboration with […]
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. […]
The town of Canton issued the following statement last week in response to a newly filed lawsuit pertaining to the discovery of offensive text-message exchanges between former State Trooper Michael Proctor and ex-CPD Sergeant Sean Goode. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday by Karen Read, names both the Mass. State Police and Canton Police Department as […]
After considerable discussion at its meeting on Tuesday, the Canton Select Board, in a 3-2 vote, approved a new Zero Emission Vehicle First Policy as proposed by the Canton Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Committee. Pending a vote of approval from the School Committee at its June 11 meeting, the town will complete its Climate […]
Despite persistent showers and a late change of venue, the Canton community came out in impressive numbers on Monday to honor America’s servicemen and women at a solemn and moving ceremony held at the American Legion Post 24 hall. More than 150 people turned out for the event, which was moved indoors to the Legion […]
With 190 people in attendance, Canton voters opted to stick with the Specialized Energy Code adopted just two days prior, rejecting a motion to reconsider Article 33 during the second and final session of Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday evening, May 13. Voters concluded the session by unanimously approving a $133.7 million town operating budget […]
The Canton Water Department has partnered with the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA) to launch a public education program about the importance of water conservation. Local water restrictions curb lawn-watering, car-washing, and other non-essential outdoor water uses when drought risk is highest. Additionally, state-mandated water restrictions could further limit outdoor water use if drought conditions […]
