Bank of Canton donated $1,500 to the Canton Association of Parents and Teachers (CAPT) at the Dean S. Luce School for its recent “FunRaiser for Education.” The funds will be used for enrichment activities at the school. “We are pleased to support the efforts of the teaching professionals and parent volunteers whose commitment to school […]
Paul Clark (left) from the Canton Association of Business and Industry presents a $500 check to Peter Boucher, principal of the Hansen Elementary School, to help support the construction of a fitness walking/running “adventure” course around the perimeter of the school. This course will provide students, staff, families, and the community a place to walk/run and […]
DID YOU KNOW … The Community Preservation Act (CPA) was passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature in 2000 to help communities better manage development through the use of local dedicated funds that receive annual matching funds from the state. It is estimated that, if the measure is passed, Canton will generate over $450,000 each year […]
When it comes to taxes, politicians and voters alike tend to break into two simplistic camps: “No new taxes” and “save the children.” Taxation and whose interests the collected dollars will serve are usually complex. The more complex an issue and the more at stake, the more likely the dialogue will degenerate into simplistic slogans, […]
Dear Editor: On Tuesday, April 3, Canton voters will have an opportunity to vote in an election with several uncontested races for town officials, one contested race to fill a vacant position on the Canton Housing Authority, and one ballot question. Although Canton voters elect some members to serve on this board, the Housing Authority […]
Dear Canton voters: On April 3, at this year’s municipal election, we have the opportunity to vote to enact the Community Preservation Act (CPA) for our town. Enacting the CPA would give us the ability to establish a fund for the purposes of purchasing land for open space and recreation; rehabilitating and preserving our historic […]
Dear Editor: Please join me in voting for the Community Preservation Act (CPA) on Tuesday, April 3. I am a realtor with Jack Conway, Canton. As such, I see a serious need for more housing options for our seniors. Many seniors who wish to downsize from their larger single family homes want to stay in […]
Dear Editor: It is amazing how things can fly under the radar, hidden away in the archives until a question is asked and a discovery is made. Most residents are completely unaware until it happens to them, but when we do, shouldn’t we do the right thing and correct it? Historical Way was developed in the 1960s. […]
Charles E. Moore, 78, of Wrentham, formerly of Canton and Walpole, died March 26, 2012, after a long illness. Charlie grew up in Canton, attended Canton schools, and as a boy enjoyed swimming in Bolivar Pond. Upon graduating high school he joined the United States Marine Corps. It was there where he became the San […]
Rose M. Coveney, 95, of Canton, passed away at home March 24. Born in Dedham, she was raised in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School. She has lived in Canton for the last 65 years. She worked as an office clerk for Bird & Son in East Walpole for many years before retiring in […]
