Dear Editor: I would like to thank Susan Scheide for her letter printed in the November 20 issue of the Canton Citizen that essentially stated what everyone is thinking about the Pleasant Street rotary/roundabout. Who benefited from this project? I believe it is the selectmen’s purpose to represent the interests of the people of Canton. They […]
Selectmen on Tuesday agreed with the recommendation of the Board of Assessors and set new tax rates for the coming fiscal year (FY16). The approved tax rate for residential property effective July 1 is $12.82 per $1,000 valuation, and the new rate for commercial property is $26.36 per $1,000. The current rates are $12.87 and […]
Come explore your local history at the Canton Historical Society. This month, the society is paying tribute to its forefathers who helped make Canton what it is today. A lovely Christmas tree is on display with ornaments naming these families, such as the Shermans, the Dunbars, the Endicotts, the Reveres, the Gridleys, the Drapers, and so many more. […]
This coming weekend, the Canton Community Theatre will proudly present its 2014 holiday production, Little Women. The classic tale is based on a novel by Louisa May Alcott, which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. The Canton Community Theatre has continued to focus its holiday show on productions/stories that many of […]
As the holidays quickly approach and stress slowly creeps in, let’s take refuge in the timeless words of Francis of Assisi: “For it is in giving that we receive.” And although these deep words were meant for much more than material exchanges, let’s remember that giving — in all its forms — has its gifts. […]
