Dear Editor: Our local elections will be held on Tuesday, April 7. Most registered voters don’t vote in our town elections, but do in the November elections for state and federal contests. A strong argument can be made that local Canton elections affect us more directly every day than who is U.S. president or senator. […]
Dear Canton Residents: I have had the pleasure of knowing Julie Beckham for nearly two decades. Our families first connected through our children growing up together in the Canton school system, and over that time I have seen firsthand Julie’s commitment to responsible citizenship and community engagement. Julie has consistently worked to strengthen relationships and […]
By Beth Erickson, Citizen Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Deep in thought, Canton Veterans Agent Tony Andreotti sat in his office on the second floor of the Williams Estate months after he assumed the position in 1999. He knew his mission: to serve the veterans of the town he loved. What he puzzled over that day was […]
Dear Editor: I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Julie Beckham for the Select Board in the upcoming town election. I have known Julie since she was a student at Canton High School, where I worked with her during a musical production. Since that time, our paths have crossed many times in meaningful ways. While serving […]
Dear Editor: As a founding member and former chair of the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) and a former member of the Canton Finance Committee, I ecstatically support the election of Julie Beckham for the Canton Select Board on April 7. Julie and I met in 2020 when she joined CDEI, and a […]
Dear Editor: On March 28, thousands are expected to attend peaceful protests across the country. At these gatherings — and in the months leading up to the November midterm elections — citizens will confront a multitude of issues that will have a long-term impact on generations to come. Recent events in Minneapolis have reignited debates […]
The following article appears in the Canton Citizen’s 2026 Financial Fitness Guide. See this week’s edition for information and tips from local professionals on a wide range of financial topics, including asset protection, real estate, tax preparation, and much more. *** The start of 2026 is already setting the stage for another eventful year in […]
Dear Canton Citizen Readers: Recently, in response to heightened concerns raised, including experiences of families and students in the district, Canton residents met to better understand the impact of current federal policy and the role of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in carrying it out in order to help ensure community safety and well-being. To […]
There are plenty of people 40+ who look back to things they wish they’d done, especially when it comes to saving. Many feel like it’s “too late” to start now. Not true! Something a little different affects younger people who are just starting out. Specifically, with their often relatively small resources, it can feel like […]
Dear Friends of Brookwood Farm: Over the past 20 years, Brookwood Community Farm, a nonprofit working farm located on Blue Hill River Road in Canton, has become an important local resource. Folks from communities around the farm have benefited from passive and active learning through a working farm on public land and by the increased […]
