Some people love movie theaters, concert halls, the beach. I love libraries. As long as I can remember there has always been a library in my life that was my second home. I remember feeling so alone during my freshman year in Israel at the University of Haifa. I felt out of sorts, out of […]
Dear Editor: A big thank you to Christine Smith and her fellow Canton residents who had the vision and did the work to make the Canton Voter Guide. I just spent an hour or so reviewing it, with an emphasis on the candidate statements. It was very helpful and wonderfully done. I grew up in […]
Many people have heard of the “dark web.” Most have no idea of what it is, and given the potential dangers, they aren’t inclined to go looking. According to online security company Norton 360, “The dark web is a part of the internet that’s made up of hidden sites you can’t find through conventional search […]
By Larry Overlan A majority of Canton Republicans voted for former President Trump (57 percent) over Nikki Haley (39 percent) in the March 5 presidential primary, mirroring the statewide average. The “old guard” Republican towns of Dover, Newton, Andover, and Sharon, among others, voted in favor of Haley. Back when Massachusetts was a Republican state […]
By Drs. Christina Cipriano and Stephen Curtis The first time we applied for a disability parking placard for our son Miles he was 6 years old. The application process was riddled with barriers, culminating with us having to hold our son up from his wheelchair because the camera at our local Registry of Motor Vehicles […]
The following article appears in the Canton Citizen’s 2024 Financial Fitness Guide. Check out the 2/29 edition for information and tips from local professionals on a wide range of financial topics, including asset protection, real estate, tax preparation, and much more. *** By Charles Gaffney, SVP of Operations & Technology, Bank of Canton Celebrity impersonations […]
A few years ago, a rumor about a sexual assault circulated at the high school where I teach. Conversations in the hallway moved online; an Instagram account was created where people anonymously posted their experiences as well as hearsay. The student newspaper, which I had been hired to advise one month before, wanted to report […]
By Tom Birmingham, Chair, Canton Energy Advisory Committee As the name Canton Electricity Choice implies, Canton residents and businesses will soon have a new choice to make. This choice involves whether to: 1. Continue to buy your electricity from Eversource, Canton’s local electric distribution company 2. Purchase electricity from a third-party supplier, as some of […]
During and after last year’s town election, I heard from a number of voters who felt that there was a lack of information about the candidates and the offices for which they are running. While the Canton Citizen provides comprehensive coverage of the municipal elections and candidates, some citizens were looking for an easy place […]
Late last year, the news came out that Intuit was shutting down its budgeting app, Mint. One news report said it was because most people are not much interested in managing their money — supposedly because personal money management is not “fun.” Although Mint was referred to as “beloved,” the reality was that this free […]
