In emergency situations, local police and fire departments respond immediately to help victims and provide rescue and first aid services. During a natural disaster or at large-scale community events, however, many communities also rely on support from trained volunteers. In Canton, as in many other towns and cities across the commonwealth, that support comes in the […]
Canton will soon have another company headquarters to lay claim to with the anticipated arrival of 88 Acres, makers of allergy-free snack bars. Currently based in Boston, the company hopes to relocate to its new location at 85 John Road by the end of the year. It is no stranger to Canton, having operated a […]
The Canton Select Board is looking for volunteers who are interested in serving on a St. Gerard’s Property Reuse Advisory Committee, which will consist of 10 residents and a chairperson. The committee will be tasked with engaging the public to determine suitable uses for the town-owned property, which includes the former church building, rectory, and […]
The Canton Select Board, in a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, came out in support of a proposed change to the Revere Heritage Site development agreement that would add more condos in lieu of previously contemplated retail/commercial space. Under the proposal put forward by Canton Holdings LLC, an additional 77 units — all age-restricted to residents […]
The Canton Select Board will be asked to consider a new development plan by Canton Holdings, developer of the Paul Revere Heritage Site, to eliminate, for now, plans for commercial and retail space and instead build 77 additional housing units. All of the proposed units would be owner-occupied condominiums and restricted to residents ages 55 […]
Additional speed humps will be installed along Messinger and Bailey streets in an attempt to further reduce motor vehicle speeds on those two busy roadways. Select Board member Mike Loughran said at Monday night’s Traffic Committee meeting that five speed humps have been ordered, and three will be installed by the DPW in July — two on Bailey Street and one on Messinger Street.
The promise of freedom and the power of unity provided a cause for celebration on Saturday as residents of all ages gathered at the Revere Heritage Site to commemorate Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the formal ending of slavery in Texas with the arrival of Union troops in […]
Members of the Canton Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (CDEI) joined with dozens of local residents last Wednesday, June 1, on the front lawn of the Canton Public Library to celebrate the first Pride event held in the town. CDEI members Dr. Alan Rapoport, Amy Peterson, and Sheryl Wagner planned the celebration, which included speakers, music, […]
Canton water users can expect to see a 6 percent hike in their annual water bills effective July 1, which works out to $18 annually or $1.50 per month for the average user. The sewer rates will remain unchanged in the coming fiscal year. The Select Board approved the recommendations of the Water-Sewer Rate Study […]
On a picture-perfect, summer-like morning, residents gathered once again to remember war-time military veterans who were struck down, never to return home to Canton. This traditional Memorial Day event had not been held for two years because of the pandemic. Moderated by a breeze that ruffled the flags at Veterans Memorial Park, a hot sun […]
