NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL COMMITTEE BUDGET FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SCHOOL CHOICE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 Thursday, March 12, 2026 Canton High School, 900 Washington Street, Canton MA Distance Learning Lab 6:00 p.m. The Canton School Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, on […]
The submission deadline is approaching fast for Canton Writes, the annual town-wide writing contest sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library and the Canton Citizen. Authors have until Friday, March 20 — about two weeks — to submit their original short stories, poems, or nonfiction/memoir entries for consideration in this year’s contest. Authors […]
Canton’s 2026 town election will take place on Tuesday, April 7. Offices up for grabs include two seats on the Select Board (each 3-year terms); two seats on the School Committee (each 3-year terms); two seats on the Planning Board (one 5-year term and one 3-year term to fill a vacancy); three seats on the […]
By John F. Dobbyn, EA We’ve all heard and read a lot about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but I thought it might be helpful to summarize the five most important provisions that will affect the 2025 tax returns of most Canton Citizen readers. Readers should find these helpful to know before meeting with […]
There are plenty of people 40+ who look back to things they wish they’d done, especially when it comes to saving. Many feel like it’s “too late” to start now. Not true! Something a little different affects younger people who are just starting out. Specifically, with their often relatively small resources, it can feel like […]
The Canton Citizen is pleased to announce its MVP selections for the fall 2025 season. Writeups for all of the fall all-stars, along with team photos and season recaps, appeared in the January 22 print edition as part of our annual fall sports wrap-up. Boys MVP Jake Marcell (Football) A senior captain, Marcell was the […]
Pediatric deaths underscore urgent need for vaccination and preventive measures The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity statewide as the commonwealth moves through peak flu season. Thousands of residents have become ill, forcing them to miss work, school, and other activities. Many are experiencing serious […]
Dear Friends of Brookwood Farm: Over the past 20 years, Brookwood Community Farm, a nonprofit working farm located on Blue Hill River Road in Canton, has become an important local resource. Folks from communities around the farm have benefited from passive and active learning through a working farm on public land and by the increased […]
The other day, a friend told me how her daughter, now 26, recently learned something about health insurance. After graduating from college and taking a full-time job at a regional office of a multi-national foods corporation, this young woman had stayed on my friend’s family medical insurance plan (which has somewhat preferable benefits) until she […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 7, 2026 Annual Town Election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning on Monday, January 5, at 8 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 13, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must be 18 […]
