The other day, a friend told me how her daughter, now 26, recently learned something about health insurance. After graduating from college and taking a full-time job at a regional office of a multi-national foods corporation, this young woman had stayed on my friend’s family medical insurance plan (which has somewhat preferable benefits) until she […]
As we prepare our holiday gatherings and frantically search for the perfect gift or dish to serve, we are faced with endless choices. Will it be turkey or ham? Mashed or sweet potatoes? Should I get someone a bike or a video game? The options are endless. It can be a tough choice, but what if that […]
By Jen Wexler Dear Supporters of Canton Residents to Move the Vote: Yes, we’ve made more good progress since our last update! Our home rule petition, Senate Bill S2605, An Act Further Regulating Town Elections in the Town of Canton, was referred to the Joint Committee on Election Laws. The hearing on our bill was […]
As Veterans Day approaches, let us take time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. From the earliest days of our nation to the present, veterans have stood in defense of our freedoms, often at great personal cost. Here […]
The only guaranteed way to avoid being scammed is to arrange it so that you are never approached by a scammer. Unfortunately, that’s impossible. Scammers work all day, every day to come up with new ways to catch people off guard so they can scam them. It’s best to accept that there’s no way to […]
Dear Editor: Our immigrant neighbors are an essential part of Canton’s vibrant community. They work hard, raise families, attend our schools and churches, and contribute to the heart and strength of our town. Yet many now face the devastating reality of losing their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — and with it, the stability and safety […]
Dear Editor: As a resident of Canton, I am deeply concerned about the growing impact of Norwood Memorial Airport operations on our community. Repetitive low-altitude flights — many under 1,000 feet — are being routed directly, under Norwood Airport control, over our neighborhoods, schools, and playgrounds. This is not just disruptive, health-impacting noise; it is […]
The following is the first in a series of articles by Mike Dobbyn, a Canton native and CHS graduate, proud father of two boys, and a passionate advocate for research and awareness in the fight against Sanfilippo syndrome. I started the Rare Dads RoundTables for fathers of special-needs children with rare diseases because I realized […]
So many people are sure they would never fall for many of the scams they hear about. For most, that’s probably true — especially if they’re confronted with something they can recognize as a scam and walk away. Scammers have to reach out many, many times before they connect with a potential victim. Right now, […]
The Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is probably one of the three top bank products/accounts ever invented. People love them. Up until about the early 1980s, the equity homeowners had in their homes technically could be accessed via a second mortgage, but in those days, second mortgages were frowned upon. That was unfair. A […]
