DID YOU KNOW … MAC recently received an interesting postcard in the mail informing him that there is a “time bomb” in Canton and quickly noticed that this postcard was a political piece sent out by the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). MAC believes that the IBEW is simply unhappy because they bid on […]
DID YOU KNOW … The Community Preservation Act (CPA) was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature in 2000 to help communities better manage development through the use of local dedicated funds that receive annual matching funds from the state. It is estimated that, if the measure is passed, Canton will generate over $450,000 each year […]
DID YOU KNOW … “Financial irregularities” in the Recreation Department has resulted in longtime Recreation Director Jeff Kaylor and his secretary being placed on administrative leave by the Canton Board of Selectmen. The well-liked Kaylor was due to retire this month after serving the town for over 35 years. A recent news release issued by […]
DID YOU KNOW … As MAC is out of town in Florida, this week’s column will consist of facts and information contained in Canton’s History and Demographic Report, which is full of basic town information that you may or may not know but should. For instance, today’s Canton was originally part of the large colonial […]
DID YOU KNOW … While it is true that the incumbents have generally done a credible job, the need for competition is obvious as the lack of political competition is not healthy in a democracy. Plenty of people complain about government, but apparently they do not want to step forward to do something about it. […]
DID YOU KNOW … Where are all the candidates for Canton town offices? There was a time when Canton was a “hot” political town, a time when there would be four or five candidates for selectman. In fact, when MAC ran for selectman years ago, there were five other candidates running for selectman — but […]
DID YOU KNOW … According to Osram Sylvania, one of the largest headlight makers in the world (they are right here in Massachusetts), they are now making the average halogen highlight 40 to 70 percent brighter today than 20 years ago. However, in comparison, the bluish-tinged, high-intensity discharge lights found on higher-end cars are more […]
DID YOU KNOW … The Canton Board of Selectmen has stayed on top of the Reservoir Pond Dam issue. Selectman Sal Salvatori informs MAC that the dam’s owner, Canton Development Properties, has been in regular communication with both the town and the state Office of Dam Safety and that CDP’s engineers are working on a […]
DID YOU KNOW … Governor Deval Patrick’s latest tax proposal is to subject soda and candy to the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. It is estimated that the tax would raise about $60 million in annual revenue for Massachusetts. It is interesting to note that 35 states already apply their sales tax to soda while […]
DID YOU KNOW … The proposed MBTA fare hikes and service changes will have a major impact on all Canton residents, especially on senior citizens and people with disabilities living in Canton. If passed, the scenarios would be implemented on July 1, 2012. The following three scenarios have the most impact on Canton: 1. There […]
