Dear Editor: In November 2016, Massachusetts approved the legalization of marijuana for adult (21 and older) personal use, possession and growing of marijuana for recreational purposes. Medical use of marijuana is a separate law. In addition to legalizing adult personal use, The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act also legalized all marijuana-related business in 351 […]
Did you know … The Canton American Legion Post 24 is holding its annual Duffers Golf Tournament on Monday, May 21, at Wampatuck Country Club. The money raised will be used for scholarships for Canton students. The tournament will feature five-person teams with a maximum of 18 teams and an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost […]
Dear Editor: To those who are going to complain in the paper about low turnout at town meeting (Man About Canton – April 26): Trying to guilt people into attending is not a successful tactic. All that does is reinforce the idea that the meeting must be a horrible experience. If you want to be productive, […]
Did you know … The Canton School Committee has applied to the Massachusetts School Building Authority to seek approval for the renovation or construction of a new Galvin Middle School. It has been estimated that the cost will exceed $100 million. It is also expected that the town will require a special election to exempt […]
This column, I realize, is the second to last I’ll write before graduation. Technically, this is the last column I’ll write as a student, considering that my next column will be published after the big day. In honor of this earth-shattering change in my identity, I thought I’d compile a list of quite serious things […]
Most homeowners think it’s going to be pretty easy to qualify for a home equity line of credit — and generally it is. You already have a home. You probably already have qualified for a mortgage. As long as you have equity in your home and you have maintained your credit rating/scores, you should expect […]
By Michael G. Bellotti and John J. Larivee Imagine walking out of jail with nothing except a change of clothes and no money in your pocket. You want to apply for a job, but can’t because you don’t have a driver’s license, photo ID, or even a Social Security card. You head to the Registry […]
Dear Editor: On Saturday, February 10, my family experienced a senseless, tragic accident that resulted in the death of our neighbor and friend Ralph Hawkins. Due to the nature of the accident and contingent factors involved, the investigation took up most of the day. The state police were very thorough, respectful, and conscientious in their […]
One day during the month of March, on a busy street in the rear yard of a Canton resident, while a blizzard was in full bloom, there was a loud crack outside. A look out of the den window showed where and what the noise came from. A large pine tree had fallen to the […]
Related: Residents come out in force against proposed detox facility Greetings to the Canton Board of Selectmen, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the citizens of our town: My name is Robert W. Mason. I am the owner of Bay State School of Technology, 225 Turnpike Street, and a longtime Canton resident. You’ve heard a lot […]
