Canton residents will be asked to vote on a proposed new Galvin Middle School at a Special Town Meeting on Monday evening, November 18, in the CHS auditorium. Below are recent letters to the editor on the subject. Click here for a preview of the upcoming STM. Letters of Support Lynda Sullivan: New GMS […]
Canton Co-operative Bank will once again be collecting store-bought pies (with ingredients listed) plus fixins to help the Canton Food Pantry make Thanksgiving brighter for local individuals and families. In addition to pies, the food pantry has also announced that they need boxed/bagged stuffing along with jarred/canned turkey gravy and jarred/canned cranberry sauce. If you […]
A parent recently approached me and asked if I would consider writing a column to alert parents to a particularly cruel scam that directly targets teenagers, often boys. Many parents may not be aware of this scam. I was not. When I started looking into it, I learned that it’s become so widespread and so […]
By Tom Birmingham and Jen Wexler, Canton Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Committee During Canton’s May 2023 Annual Town Meeting, the voters overwhelmingly approved Article 27, which encompassed the following three elements: to develop a town-wide Climate Action Plan (CAP); to research the possible establishment of a new town sustainability and climate manager or related position; […]
As part of its ongoing effort to promote the enjoyment of the state’s picturesque natural resources, the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has rolled out a new interactive Fall Foliage Map. The new map is designed to allow residents and visitors to better plan their foliage viewing by providing updates on peak foliage […]
The other day, someone asked an interesting question. Specifically, they wanted to know if it’s “safe” to use Venmo. As with anything online, the answer is, “It depends.” According to Yahoo Finance, “Overall, Venmo is generally a safe payment platform, but it’s crucial that you make sure you’re always sending money to the correct person/profile […]
Making connections for nearly four decades, one article, one photo at a time I stared at the glossy photo in the developer, hoping it would be good. That it would tell a story. As the black and white image of a 1995 CHS graduate reciting the Pledge of Allegiance emerged, I remembered I had taken […]
Recently a woman told me how she nearly fell for the “Grandchild Scam.” She got a call from someone saying it was her grandson and he was in jail. She isn’t sure because it all happened so fast, but she thinks she said, “Michael, is that you?” The person replied, “Yes, Gram. Please help me!” […]
A total of 3,788 Canton voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s State Primary election, including 2,841 for the Democratic primary, 933 for the Republican primary, and 14 for the Libertarian primary (no listed candidates). In the contested races, Canton winners were as follows: Governor’s Council: Tamisha Civil (D) Clerk of Courts: Walter Timilty (D) Register […]
By Jared Penta, Canton’s Conservation Ranger White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are a common and often welcome sight to see in the woods around town, or possibly in a yard or neighborhood. However, the population of these deer has been rising for many years now. As of February 2023, the state’s deer population was estimated to […]
