Dear Editor and Bulldog Supporters: This is a public letter of thanks to the “retiring” members of the CHS Athletic Booster Club’s Executive Board for their four years of hard work establishing an amazing unified booster group for the student-athletes of Canton High School. Thank you President Julie Malloy, Vice President Anne Murray, Secretary Marge […]
Dear Editor: Since January, when I learned of the potential draconian fare hikes and service cuts proposed by the MBTA for Canton, I went to MBTA public hearings on the changes, wrote emails, sent a seven-page letter to the MBTA Fare Proposal Committee, and advocated in many areas to keep commuter rail and the Cobb’s […]
Dear Editor: We would like to express our gratitude to all those who made the recent Canton High School varsity vs. “old timers” hockey game such a success. Proceeds for this event support the high school scholarship fund set up in memory of our son Scott. We appreciate the ongoing strong support from the community, […]
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 […]
When it comes to taxes, politicians and voters alike tend to break into two simplistic camps: “No new taxes” and “save the children.” Taxation and whose interests the collected dollars will serve are usually complex. The more complex an issue and the more at stake, the more likely the dialogue will degenerate into simplistic slogans, […]
Dear Editor: On Tuesday, April 3, Canton voters will have an opportunity to vote in an election with several uncontested races for town officials, one contested race to fill a vacant position on the Canton Housing Authority, and one ballot question. Although Canton voters elect some members to serve on this board, the Housing Authority […]
Dear Canton voters: On April 3, at this year’s municipal election, we have the opportunity to vote to enact the Community Preservation Act (CPA) for our town. Enacting the CPA would give us the ability to establish a fund for the purposes of purchasing land for open space and recreation; rehabilitating and preserving our historic […]
Dear Editor: Please join me in voting for the Community Preservation Act (CPA) on Tuesday, April 3. I am a realtor with Jack Conway, Canton. As such, I see a serious need for more housing options for our seniors. Many seniors who wish to downsize from their larger single family homes want to stay in […]
Dear Editor: It is amazing how things can fly under the radar, hidden away in the archives until a question is asked and a discovery is made. Most residents are completely unaware until it happens to them, but when we do, shouldn’t we do the right thing and correct it? Historical Way was developed in the 1960s. […]
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 […]
