Category archives for: Opinion

Controversial library books give cause for concern

Dear Editor: I read Denise Falbo’s August 24 letter to the editor on behalf of Indivisible Canton in support of the American Library Association (ALA). Indivisible Canton, according to Falbo, comprises 140 members. I submit that if parents, grandparents, and other Canton residents read passages from the books in question and supported by the ALA, there would be a […]

Thank you from Canton Helpline

The Canton Helpline, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is grateful to the Canton Citizen for sharing information with the community about the relocation of our food pantry. The organization appreciates the town of Canton designating space for the Canton Food Pantry in its new location at 1860 Washington Street (formerly St. Gerard’s). So many worked together […]

Indivisible Canton backs public library decision

Dear Editor: Indivisible Canton, with more than 140 members, supports the Canton Public Library’s recent decision to decline a request to remove a memoir by a nonbinary, asexual author from the shelves. In this, we are on the same page as the American Library Association, which strongly opposes all forms of censorship. We applaud our […]

Select Board member issues apology

Dear Canton Residents: As some of you know, I have proudly served our community for over 40 years and I am truly honored. I have allowed my emotions to get the better of me recently. I apologize for my actions. I am committed to being accountable to the people of this town. I truly respect […]

Smart About Money: Value of Regret

In his new bestselling book titled The Power of Regret, author Daniel Pink explores what he calls our “most misunderstood emotion” and how it can be the pathway to our best life. Apparently there are a lot of different kinds of regret. Pink writes about one woman who deeply regretted not spending more time as […]

A few thoughts on local leadership

Dear Editor: It’s disappointing to learn that the Select Board hasn’t been meeting regularly as police commissioners when they haven’t been meeting as water commissioners either. Who was responsible for ensuring regular, preventative meetings were taking place? Anyway, it may be that it is more practical that independent residents serve as commissioners of police, fire […]

Planned dog park should stay at Revere site

Dear Editor: The Revere Dog Park is apparently being relocated. Why? The dog park should be completed at the Paul Revere Heritage Site as originally planned. What is the critical reason requiring relocation? If it is due to wetland issues, why not fix the problem or relocate it to a different location in the park? […]

Selected excerpts from CPD Chief Rafferty

Below are selected excerpts from Police Chief Rafferty’s public statement given at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. On body cameras: “I would like to stress that the officers at the police department are just as motivated to have this additional law enforcement tool, as those we serve. We know that the 360 degrees of transparency is […]

Smart About Money: Tips for Avoiding Scams

Right now, bankers nationwide are seeing a surge of the “You can’t trust your bank” scam. It’s everywhere. The other day on the Bogleheads.org forums, a gentleman posted about a family friend who fell for that scam. He was asking if there was any way to help the victim get their money back. (There wasn’t.) […]

Don’t be fooled by JRC messaging

Dear Editor: Last week I opened my Canton Citizen only to be greeted by yet another large, colorful ad for the Judge Rotenberg Center. This time the ad included the statement, “Our reward program is beyond compare.” What they neglect to add is that their punishment program is also beyond compare. In addition to being […]

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