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 […]
In the wake of Publisher Beth Erickson’s decision to institute a pause on letters related to the Karen Read trial and in an attempt to address accusations of bias from a segment of our readership, the Canton Citizen recently undertook an internal review of op-ed content that has appeared in our pages over the past […]
There’s only one reason why someone is coaching you to lie to your bank about your reason for making a significant withdrawal from your account — they are scamming you. Period. It doesn’t matter what claims, promises or threats they’ve made. Every red alarm should be blaring when someone tells you to lie to your […]
