Dear Editor: Can you imagine a student explaining to his parents that the 2 percent test grade just received wasn’t all that bad because someone else in the class had only scored 1 percent? This is essentially the argument put forth by Canton Selectman Avril Elkort in defending Canton’s abysmal voter turnout and why local […]
Dear Editor: As a former resident of Pleasant Street, I respectfully disagree with Joe DeFelice’s conclusion that the proposed roundabout would be “a waste of money” (Man About Canton, August 21). I have followed the controversy regarding a proposed roundabout in Oak Bluffs for the last five years. Every conceivable argument against it was raised […]
Dear Editor: I am deeply concerned about the proposed roundabout to be located at Pleasant Street, Bolivar Street, and Lincolnshire Drive. The town estimates this project will cost approximately $350,000. The town of Canton has framed this issue as one of public safety; however, vehicle accidents and pedestrian injuries are exceedingly rare events at this […]
To the editor: After reading the July 31 “Man About Canton” column, I am compelled to correct some slightly twisted insinuations and perceptions alleged by the author of that column. I happen to be what is considered a “master teacher” — a teacher with a master’s degree (which is required), have plenty of continuing education […]
Dear fellow citizens: What a thing of art is the Pleasant Street repaving project. It goes on and on, but like the new Senior Center, it gives folks employment. And it will be mightily appreciated come winter, so take as much time as you need, guys. Just get it right. I feel the same way about the Senior […]
Dear Editor: In 1953, I was brought to Canton by my parents. It was a very different place then. (Family and friends questioned, “Where? Why way out there?”) At that time only routes 138 and 1 and old Route 128 were the main highways. There were a lot of farms, large estates, narrow roads, and […]
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to George Comeau, author of “True Tales from Canton’s Past,” and is being reprinted with permission from the sender. Hi there, I came upon your article about the Spaulding House as I was in the process of purchasing the property. My husband and I were very happy to learn […]
Dear Editor: My sister and I held a lemonade stand on Chapman Street on Saturday, July 12. We wanted to raise money for our cousin Timmy, and people like him, who have ALS. We want to say thank you to everyone who stopped at our stand. Everyone was very generous and by the end of […]
Dear Editor: Both in the June 5 and June 13 editions of the Canton Citizen, columnist Joe DeFelice criticized annual town meeting’s vote to move town elections from April to November. In the latest attack he stated, “With only 43 voters voting for a major change, it should be ‘null and void.’” Since only 1 […]
Dear Editor: The United Church of Christ in Canton sends heartfelt thanks to the Canton Fire and Police departments for their rapid response to the dumpster fire on our church grounds late Tuesday night, June 3. We are also grateful to the Merrigan family who spotted the flames when driving by and immediately called 911. Due to everyone’s […]
