For the past 13 years the Friends of the Canton Public Library have sponsored the popular town-wide Canton Writes writing competition. This year, the Friends are seeking new leadership — a volunteer (or volunteers) to head up the program and keep it on its course. Tasks include: * Setting the timeline and reserving space at the library […]
By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk Register of Deeds Every February the United States celebrates Black History Month. It is a way to honor the contributions that African Americans have made throughout history while also recognizing that the fight for equality and justice continues. A founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life […]
Dear Editor: The reason most people are drawn to living in Canton is a real sense of community — a “sense of place” characterized and reinforced by our outdoor public spaces, rich historical identity and how we treat one another. Though it took three times to persuade voters of its value, the Community Preservation Act […]
By Bernard Mendillo Think how amazing it would be to understand — really understand — the animals we share this Earth with. No one knows this better than author, naturalist, and adventurer Sy Montgomery, which is why her exciting memoir How to Be a Good Creature is this year’s selection for Canton Reads 2022. Readers […]
Dear Editor: At the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, Canton residents passed Article 30, enabling the town to develop a Municipal Energy Aggregation (MEA) program over the next year. The next step is for the Select Board to establish options for the energy sources that Canton residents can choose from. The Select Board can adopt an […]
Money Under 30 says, “It’s easy to see why leases are so tempting. You get a brand-new car and a monthly payment that’s lower than a car loan. “But leases,” they say, “are a devil in disguise.” “A devil in disguise” — that’s kind of extreme. Leasing makes sense for some people in some situations. […]
It has been one year since a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol building with the intent of stopping Congress from counting the electoral votes, preventing Joe Biden from taking office despite being duly elected. The Confederate flag, a symbol of treason against our country, was carried and waved inside the Capitol building. If that […]
The Canton Fire Department would like to share the following tips for remaining safe on the ice: * The state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs recommends measuring ice in multiple places before testing it with your weight. Ice that is two inches thick or less should be avoided completely. Four inches or more […]
See this week’s print edition of the Citizen for more news and notables from the past year, including our annual sports awards. From the emergence of new variants to the endless debates over mask wearing to the surging demand for at-home rapid tests, COVID-19 remained a ubiquitous presence in our lives throughout the duration of […]
Listen to local radio and you will hear commercial after commercial about the importance of having a trust to “protect your money from the nursing home.” If only it was that simple! Estate planning to “protect your money” is such a complicated subject that many, many people just decide to not think about it. Which […]
