Dear Editor: When my family moved to Canton in 2006 for the wonderful schools, we didn’t know that we were joining a wonderful community as well. Canton is a proud community with strong traditions and a willingness to help any neighbor in need. I remember my mother’s first impression when she accompanied us to a […]
Though the coronavirus is very much still with us, as the months go by and many things are starting to feel more normal again, some people are looking around and asking, “What now?” While no one saw the coronavirus coming just the way it did, looking for ways it might be possible to benefit in […]
By Police Chief Ken Berkowitz As the national dialogue continues on police reform, I’m listening with a keen ear and I hope you are too. Like any industry or profession, there is always room for growth and innovation. Sun Tzu once said, “In chaos there is opportunity,” and since we definitely find ourselves in a […]
Did you know … Congratulations to Canton’s new high school principal, David Turcotte, who was selected by Canton School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Fischer-Mueller. Mr. Turcotte will replace Derek Folan, who is moving into the role as the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. Mr. Turcotte was the dean of students at Newton North High School for the past eight […]
Dear Editor: We take a brisk evening walk to the very end of Farnham & Connolly Park on Neponset Street every evening. It has been an excellent alternative since our gyms closed in mid-March. Until a month ago, the park was well maintained, with a wide path for the full mile heading north and the quarter mile […]
Dear Editor: As Canton and communities across Massachusetts prepare to re-open, it’s clear that protecting everyone’s safety is more important than ever. That’s why at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4, we’re committing our resources and industry-leading safety expertise to protect Canton’s families and essential workers. Many of our members live in Canton, […]
Dear Editor: I disagree with the Citizen’s characterization of the town meeting virtual information session held on June 15. It was not a two-and-a-half-hour question and answer session. It was two hours and 20 minutes of one-way dialogue and, generously, 10 minutes of clumsy effort to address submitted written questions. Residents were not allowed to speak, […]
Dear Editor: What an extraordinary experience this campaign has been, culminating in a roller coaster final 24 hours. My heartfelt thanks to the more than 100 indefatigable supporters who held signs, stamped envelopes, made calls, sent postcards, knocked on doors, arranged meet and greets, participated in social media, hosted lawn signs, contributed funds and so […]
Dear Editor: In his recent guest commentary in this paper, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz said a lot about working against bias in the Police Department and acknowledged that they still needed to make progress. Some things in his commentary were commendable, and the respect shown by him and his fellow officers at the stand-in on […]
Dear Editor: Last week you printed a letter from me that talked about the need for leaders (and residents) to focus on the big ticket expenditures to be voted on at town meeting. To that end, I want to draw people’s attention to what is the second largest item on the capital spending plan, a […]
