MAC: Town Will Continue to Plow Without Money

DID YOU KNOW…

As usual, the town has once again spent its entire budget for snow and ice removal; but have no fear, the DPW will continue to salt and plow our streets and sidewalks.  Because public safety is involved, snow and ice removal is one of those things the state will overspend on.  Available un-budgeted and uncommitted funds must first be transferred to the depleted snow and ice budget; and after those funds are gone, deficit spending can occur after the selectmen officially declare an emergency.  Unfortunately, all those additional deficit spent funds must be paid for, and this is done by adding those funds to next year’s tax rate.

Attorney Glen Hannington will be seeking reelection to the Canton Housing Authority while Attorney Chris Connolly is running for reelection to the Canton Planning Board.

Canton-based Dunkin’ Donuts has started marketing two new breakfast wraps they are calling “Wake Up Wraps.” One has an egg white and turkey sausage while the other has an egg white and veggies. The suggested price for each is $1.29.

Speaking of Dunkin’ Donuts, they say 37 percent of Americans drink two or more cups of coffee during their workday.

To offset $60 million in lost federal and state aid, the cost of street parking in Boston is going up for the first time since the mid 1980s. Meter fees will increase from $1 per hour to $1.25.

The increased cost of publishing has forced the Canton Citizen to raise its newsstand price from 50 cents to $1.00 effective January 6. This is the first price increase in 24 years.

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States reports that vodka is America’s favorite liquor, and the $4.56 billion spent on vodka last year accounted for almost one third of all spirits sold.

A few weeks ago, MAC wrote about the controversial intention of the Boston Red Sox to increase the size of the Fenway Park bullpens by nine feet, thus reducing the size of the actual playing field by decreasing the distance from home plate to the right field fence. Well, the situation has changed, and the Sox management now say their plans for the project are being postponed without a specific future time to make the change.

A new caterer/restaurant has come to Canton. New England BBQ & Catering, Ltd. recently opened its takeout and catering business at 120 Jackson Street, directly across the street from the Canton Junction Station. They are strictly a takeout and catering restaurant and specialize in fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, cornbread, and BBQ beans. You can also purchase ribs, spices, seasonings, and grilling necessities.  So check them out. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner only.

MAC and many others would like to know what is going on with the negotiations between the Board of Selectmen and Canton Properties, LLC, regarding the Reservoir Pond Dam at Pleasant Street and the water rights to the pond itself. The last we heard was that an agreement was reached last October after several months of negotiations.

The Patriot Ledger reports that the average American watches TV about 35 hours per week. Kids between the ages of 2 and 11 spend 25 hours watching TV, while those over 65 spend 48 hours watching per week.

Congratulations to the J Team at the Jiffy Lube Service Center at 229 Turnpike Street in Canton, which was judged to be one of the top teams in the country during the recent Jiffy Lube International All Stars Competition.

Contrary to all the recent publicity, the state has decided to delay the closing or consolidation of several district courts — including the Stoughton District Court, which will apparently remain intact at least for the time being.

Leo’s Pizzeria at the corner of Beaumont and Sherman streets across from Canton Junction has closed after being open for less than a year.

Foxwoods Resort Casino says its December slot machine revenue rose 1.2 percent to $45.1 million while rival Mohegan Sun’s slot revenue dropped more than 6 percent to $53 million.

Money approved by Congress last month will help low income families pay heating bills. Massachusetts will be getting $173 million for the Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program.

To protect customers and employees, Boston health officials have moved to improve safety conditions in dozens of nail salons located in the city. Regulations forbid the re-use of emery boards; mandate regular cleaning of foot baths; and urge better ventilation.

The famous Locke-Ober Restaurant in Boston is closing until March so the 136-year-old institution can have a facelift to remodel the front bar and lounge area, refresh the banquet rooms, and fix some mechanical problems.

This year, we will experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11 and 11/11/11. Now figure this out: If you take the last two digits of the year you were born and add the age you will be this year, it will equal 111.

You have to take it as it happens, but you should try to make it happen the way you can to take it.

This is all for now folks; see you next week.

Joe DeFelice can be reached at manaboutcanton@aol.com.

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Posted by Joe DeFelice on Jan 27 2011. Filed under Featured Content, Man About Canton, Opinion. Both comments and pings are currently closed.