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Sustainability Corner: Consider Clotheslines

Brought to you by Canton’s Sustainability Committee As this article is being written, the sun is streaming through the windows and a load of laundry is running in the washing machine in the next room. Tackling another week’s worth of sheets and towels is a grind. But it can also be something to look forward […]

Smart About Money: ARMs not all bad

Anyone who is going to be buying a house right now should absolutely consider an adjustable rate mortgage. The key word in that sentence is “consider.” Until recently, fixed mortgage rates were so low that, for most buyers, locking in a fixed rate was going to be the way to go. The math would have […]

Canton Writes 2022: 1st Place HS Poetry

The Canton Citizen, a sponsor of the annual Canton Writes contest, will publish a selection of winning entries from the 2022 contest as space permits. Curl Up: An Abecedarian By Abigail Martin 1st Place (Tie) – High School Poetry Although I’m not the type of girl to wear Bows in my hair or imagine a […]

Independence Day offers reminder of what’s at stake

Dear Editor: America is deeply divided — culturally, religiously and politically. The year 1861 was the last time this nation faced such an internal breaking point, culminating in a tragic, bloody conflict. As we celebrate another Independence Day, our current toxic circumstances are very similar and far more threatening. How did we arrive at this […]

Message of gratitude from Chief Rafferty

Dear Editor: There are no words adequate enough to thank everyone who had a part in the ceremony on June 14, as I was sworn in as the town’s 14th chief of police. It was a perfect evening and I just know that my parents were looking down so proudly. I would especially like to […]

Smart About Money: Buying without contingencies

These days, buyers are often encouraged — or even pressured — to waive all contingencies if they want to have any chance of buying a house. No mortgage contingency, no inspection contingency, no appraisal contingency. It’s become almost a joke that the “only” way to get a house is to put in a strong cash […]

FinCom, CPC seeks new members

Dear Canton: Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Are you comfortable with budgets and interested in learning more about how our town services — including schools — and capital items are funded? Canton is currently seeking residents to fill vacancies on both the Finance and Capital Planning committees. The Finance Committee […]

As You Like It: Happy Birthday Mom

I’ve been dreaming about Mom lately, probably because her birthday is coming up on June 10. In my dreams she’s full of energy, laughing, running ahead so quickly that I can barely keep up with her. She was always larger than life, irrepressible, impossible to keep down. I’m only sorry that my girls don’t remember […]

Maffeo: Straight Talk on Home Ownership

A lot of young people who grew up in the metro Boston area are wondering if they’ll ever be able to buy a home around here. It may take time. It may take work. It may take luck. But the good news is that if there is something you really want to make happen, usually […]

Commentary: The kids aren’t alright

By Andrew Staiti I’ve got to admit, the shooting at the Tops Supermarket in Buffalo really threw me for a loop. As someone who grew up in the Columbine era of school shootings becoming the horrifying, depressing norm that they are today, I can say without hesitation that I’ve become desensitized to random acts of […]

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