Dear Editor: As Canton and communities across Massachusetts prepare to re-open, it’s clear that protecting everyone’s safety is more important than ever. That’s why at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4, we’re committing our resources and industry-leading safety expertise to protect Canton’s families and essential workers. Many of our members live in Canton, […]
Dear Editor: I disagree with the Citizen’s characterization of the town meeting virtual information session held on June 15. It was not a two-and-a-half-hour question and answer session. It was two hours and 20 minutes of one-way dialogue and, generously, 10 minutes of clumsy effort to address submitted written questions. Residents were not allowed to speak, […]
Dear Editor: What an extraordinary experience this campaign has been, culminating in a roller coaster final 24 hours. My heartfelt thanks to the more than 100 indefatigable supporters who held signs, stamped envelopes, made calls, sent postcards, knocked on doors, arranged meet and greets, participated in social media, hosted lawn signs, contributed funds and so […]
Dear Editor: In his recent guest commentary in this paper, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz said a lot about working against bias in the Police Department and acknowledged that they still needed to make progress. Some things in his commentary were commendable, and the respect shown by him and his fellow officers at the stand-in on […]
Reprinted with permission from the Canton Catholic Community Newsletter Today I would like to address the mundane and the profound. First, we are in the process of reopening. We recently celebrated a joyful Mass in St. Gerard’s parking lot. Parishioners either sat in chairs that they brought with them or remained in their cars. The […]
The following poem was written by Evelyn Carrington (CHS ’18) and recited by her cousin Amber Carrington (CHS ’16) at Saturday’s Stand in Solidarity event at Canton Town Hall. Black lives matter you won’t silence the chatter if our lives matter what’s with the blood splatter every day just getting madder trying to fight as […]
We want to send our congratulations to the Canton High School Class of 2020. We wish you warm wishes and the best of health. We are the last four members of the Class of ’45. We are blessed to have been born and brought up in the best town in the world — Canton, Massachusetts. […]
Dear Neighbors: I hope all of you are doing as well as you possibly can under the circumstances our world is currently facing. I hope we can all acknowledge that the citizens of our nation have never faced adversity equally. Many of our fellow citizens are taking to the streets to express this problem and […]
Dear Editor: I think Kendall O’Halloran will be an excellent School Committee member. Kendall will bring improved communication between students, teachers, administration and parents. Kendall will be an encouraging and welcoming voice for suggestions and general feedback. She has a clear vision for the district and that’s open communication between the community and student council. […]
By Police Chief Ken Berkowitz Today, I write with a heavy heart over the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing aftermath. After watching the video of the detainment, I, like every police officer I know, was struck to the core over what transpired. It was especially painful for me to watch since it is […]
