Canton Writes, the town-wide writing contest, is currently accepting submissions for the 2025 contest period and the deadline is fast approaching. Authors must reside in Canton and can submit up to three entries — one each in the categories of short story, poetry, and nonfiction/memoir. The maximum length is 1,000 words in all three categories, […]
The town of Canton will hold its municipal election on April 8, 2025. To help residents prepare, the Canton Voter Guide is back for the 2025 election season. The guide is available online at cantonmavoterguide.com. Launched in 2024, the Canton Voter Guide serves as a comprehensive, non-partisan resource that allows residents to learn more about the candidates and the […]
The column below was published in the latest Sunday bulletin of St. Oscar Romero Parish and reprinted with permission from the author. Dear Friends, “The family of Nazareth in exile, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, emigrants in Egypt and refugees there to escape the wrath of an ungodly king, are the model, the example and the […]
According to a new FBI report, there was a “devastating spike” in scams last year, with the impact of the scams often being catastrophic for the victims. Many think it’s “just” older people who get scammed. That’s not true. Victims are of all ages, and some believe that younger people are particularly likely to become […]
Canton’s 2025 town election will take place on Tuesday, April 8. Offices up for grabs include three seats on the School Committee (two 3-year terms and one 1-year term to fill a vacancy); three seats on the Library Board of Trustees (all 3-year terms); and one seat each on the Select Board (3-year term), Board of […]
Canton Writes, the town-wide writing contest, once again invites everyone in Canton to sharpen their pencils or fire up their laptops and become the authors they are meant to be. The contest will begin on February 3 this year. Authors can enter in one of five age groups: grades K-2, grades 3-5, middle school, high […]
Local and state officials have reported seeing an uptick in cases involving the theft of cash benefits from programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) and Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC). Since the summer of 2022, thousands of Massachusetts families have had their benefits stolen through organized card-skimming schemes. SNAP benefits are […]
Update: Contractor completes geothermal test well at GMS Kristy Lyons of Consigli, the construction firm overseeing construction of the new Galvin Middle School, reported that geothermal testing is going well and according to plan. The test well was drilled on Thursday, December 26, and completed about midday on Friday when the 800-foot depth was reached. […]
Dear Editor: There have been some comments on social media about the library that include misconceptions and incorrect data — including costs associated with work on this cultural asset. The Canton Public Library is a vital community resource, serving residents of all ages with a wide range of programs and materials. The library received nearly […]
First, if you’re hoping to buy a home for the first time, or you know someone who is, the plain fact is that it never seems like a good moment to be buying a house. Ask any homeowner and they’ll tell you there were always things that made it seem “risky” at the time. Often […]
