Dear Editor: The Canton Senior Center is approximately 6,100 square feet. Planning guidelines used throughout Massachusetts suggest that a community the size of Canton should have a facility of approximately 20,000 to 25,000 square feet. With 37 percent of Canton residents now age 55 and older, our current facility provides only a fraction of the […]
To the Canton Community: By now, many of you have learned about the text messages sent between former State Trooper Michael Proctor and ex-Canton Police Sergeant Sean Goode that were full of hate speech against Jews, queer people, people of color, and other marginalized groups. It is both frightening and heartbreaking to hear what these […]
Dear Editor: Brookwood Community Farm appreciates all who visited the farm for the Annual Seedling Sale on Mother’s Day weekend. This year, more than 20,700 plants headed out to homes, gardens, and community spaces! From pollinator-friendly flowers to herbs and tomatoes, we hope the plants are thriving and continue to bring joy, beauty, and delicious […]
Dear Editor: I want to thank Tim Shanahan for his letter that appeared in the April 30 issue of the Canton Citizen. Civic debate makes us stronger, and he raises questions worth answering honestly. Rather than just rebutting his piece, which has been done elsewhere, I want to step above the fray and speak from […]
Note: This letter was incorrectly attributed to SCAP Committee Chair Tom Birmingham in the May 7 print edition. The author of the letter is Jen Wexler, the committee’s vice chair. Dear Editor: In last week’s edition of the Citizen, Tim Shanahan offered a 12-point argument for opposing adoption of the Specialized Energy Code at the […]
Dear Editor: While reading last week’s edition of the Citizen, I was concerned by a statement made by David Clough during the recent Select Board candidates forum regarding his desire to eliminate the Building Renovations Committee, which he described as a group of “special-interest volunteers.” This depiction of both former and current members could not […]
Dear Editor: Registered Canton voters have two votes for select board members. Use them wisely on April 7. Julie Beckham brings a unique perspective to Canton — local roots with a greater viewpoint sharpened by 10 years of outside experience. She grew up here, spent a decade in New York City, and made the intentional […]
Dear Editor: Effective local government depends on capable, community-minded leadership, and Julie Beckham truly exemplifies both. That is why I’m pleased to express my enthusiastic support for Julie for the Canton Select Board. I have come to know Julie through years of witnessing her consistent volunteer presence across our community. At school, town-wide, and youth […]
Dear Editor: For as long as I can remember, my mother has believed that showing up matters. Whether it was helping a neighbor, listening when someone needed support, or working quietly behind the scenes to make things better, she taught me that real change starts at the local level and with people who genuinely care. […]
Dear Canton Residents: I write to support my friend David Clough for Select Board. David has built a reputation in Canton as someone who studies the details, asks difficult questions, and works to protect residential taxpayers while keeping town government fair and accountable. During his time on the Finance Committee, David raised concerns when spending […]
