To Friends of Tony Andreotti: On behalf of our family, I would like to acknowledge all of you that paid a proper tribute and respects to my Dad. We were overwhelmed by your support and heartfelt condolences during this most difficult time. There are many people and groups to thank and I’ll probably miss a […]
Often we do not see change happening right in front of us. For example, we do not see our children growing day to day or minute to minute. Instead, one day we wake up and they have grown, almost as if it happened instantly. They are suddenly taller and outgrowing their clothes — one day […]
Dear Editor: Tonight at 6 p.m. in the Salah Meeting Room at Town Hall, the Canton Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider an application for zoning relief filed by Trillium Brewing Co. (listed as Everything’s Fine LLC). Headquartered at the former Reebok site at 100 Royall Street, Trillium […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee Many people like to argue that recycling isn’t worth all the effort and attention it’s given. To a certain extent they’re right. The way we currently recycle isn’t always worth it, at least not from an economic standpoint. You could make the case that our current recycling system […]
Dear Editor: Last May, town meeting voters approved the establishment of a Housing Trust to create and preserve Canton’s affordable housing, a big and complicated issue decades in the making, but we have to begin somewhere. The Select Board has appointed its trustees and work has begun in earnest to understand the community’s current and […]
Two years ago this month the world as we knew it came to a screeching halt. At work we often refer to it as the “before times.” The exact date when that happened was a little different for everyone. I remember attending a meeting (in person!) on March 10, 2020, and we all were talking […]
Dear Canton community: I hope you are all doing well! I am writing on a mission to pack the house for the upcoming performances of Grease at Canton High. If you are feeling well and feel comfortable as an audience member, please come out to see Grease. There is not much we can give these kids […]
By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk Register of Deeds Every February the United States celebrates Black History Month. It is a way to honor the contributions that African Americans have made throughout history while also recognizing that the fight for equality and justice continues. A founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life […]
Dear Editor: At the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, Canton residents passed Article 30, enabling the town to develop a Municipal Energy Aggregation (MEA) program over the next year. The next step is for the Select Board to establish options for the energy sources that Canton residents can choose from. The Select Board can adopt an […]
Money Under 30 says, “It’s easy to see why leases are so tempting. You get a brand-new car and a monthly payment that’s lower than a car loan. “But leases,” they say, “are a devil in disguise.” “A devil in disguise” — that’s kind of extreme. Leasing makes sense for some people in some situations. […]
