The following reflections are adapted from a series of social media posts authored by Canton resident and CDEI member Naomi Akan to commemorate Kwanzaa — an annual, seven-day celebration of African heritage, unity and culture celebrated throughout the world. For each day of Kwanzaa in 2020, Akan highlighted one of the holiday’s Seven Principles — […]
Did you know … MAC is getting into the Christmas spirit, and this week’s column will include some holiday facts and trivia from the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Why do some people use “Xmas?” The answer might surprise you. No, it is not because people are too lazy to write Christmas. In the Greek language, used by the […]
Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee Holiday shopping season is upon us, and if past trends are any indication, we’ll be buying lots of gifts online again this year. Part of that has to do with COVID. Shopping from the safety and convenience of home has been a lifeline for many during the pandemic, […]
Massachusetts bankers recently heard about a scam that cost an individual in a nearby state $25,000. Unfortunately, this is a financial and emotional disaster that did not need to happen. Here’s how it started: One morning, a person got a call from “Google.” Right there, red alerts should have been ringing. The real Google isn’t […]
This box/container/bag has a recycle symbol and a number on it. Should I put it in my recycling bin? It’s a commonly asked question, and the answer is, well, it depends. Plastic bags should never go into your bin because they jam the machines at the recycling facility and pose a danger to the workers […]
A few weeks ago, I was contacted by the American Police Officers Alliance. The gentleman sounded like he was reading a script. In fact, at first I wondered if it was one of those pre-recorded bot calls. When I could get a word in edgewise, I asked if this group was a charitable organization and […]
The Neponset Stormwater Partnership is encouraging residents to rake up their leaves this fall to reduce water pollution and prevent flooding. According to the NSP, the problem isn’t the leaves themselves; it’s what people do with their leaves and the way the stormwater infrastructure works. Freshly fallen leaves contain a natural fertilizer called phosphorous. When […]
Did you know … This past month of September set a record as 28 out of the 30 days hit temperatures of 70 degrees or higher, making it the second hottest September ever recorded in Boston/Canton. According to an article in the Boston Globe, the average temperature for September 2021 clocked in at 69.7 degrees. Only September […]
Some things that didn’t matter much (or at all!) while you were in college definitely become important after college graduation. While you are getting your arms around your new life and your post-college financial future, here are a few things you may want to consider: 1.) In many families, parents do most of the work […]
The Canton Sustainability Committee is a town-appointed board made up of seven volunteers who care deeply about being good stewards of our environment. When it was formed several years ago, the committee was tasked to “strive to incorporate the ideals of sustainability into Canton’s culture, economy and built environments in order to create a vibrant, […]
