The Canton Select Board will welcome one familiar face and one enthusiastic newcomer when they reconvene in open session next week after voters voiced their preference for Julie Beckham and JR McCourt in a spirited four-way race for two open board seats in Tuesday’s annual town election. More than 1,400 voters cast their ballots early […]
At least one newcomer will join the town’s top executive board next week as Canton voters head to the polls for Tuesday’s annual town election. In addition to a mail-in option for those who formally requested a ballot, a three-day, in-person early voting period was also offered to residents at Town Hall on March 28, […]
Submitted by Rob Fichman I am running a write-in campaign for the Library Board of Trustees. I am a firm believer in intellectual freedom and open, equitable access to information. I look forward to adding my energy and skills to Canton’s excellent library board. I have called Canton home for 29 years, together with my […]
Submitted by the campaign to re-elect George Comeau Longtime civic leader and library advocate George T. Comeau, Esq. has announced his candidacy for re-election as a member of the Canton Public Library’s Board of Trustees, pledging to continue his decades-long commitment to strengthening one of Canton’s most vital civic institutions. Comeau, a lifelong Canton resident, […]
Submitted by the campaign to re-elect Gene Manning Gene Manning has announced his candidacy for reelection to the Canton Board of Assessors in the April 2026 election. As the current chair, Manning has served on the board for nine years and has worked closely with fellow board members, the Select Board, and the Finance Department […]
Submitted by the Mike Loughran campaign Mike Loughran is kicking off his campaign for State Representative for the 6th Norfolk District. Loughran is inviting the community to join him for a campaign kick-off event on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Brookmeadow Country Club, 100 Everendon Road, in Canton. All are welcome […]
Submitted by the Lisa Lopez campaign After decades of public service professionally and to the town of Canton, Lisa Lopez is excited to announce her candidacy for state representative, representing the 6th District Norfolk, comprising Canton, Avon and parts of Stoughton. “These are not ordinary times, for our nation, the commonwealth, and our communities,” Lopez […]
Submitted by the Committee to Elect Robert Maffie Mr. Robert E. Maffie has submitted the required certified signatures to place his name on the ballot for town of Canton Planning Board. Signatures have been verified by the Town Clerk and Maffie will now seek his first elected office in the April 7 election. Maffie has […]
Submitted by the campaign to re-elect JR McCourt John R. McCourt is announcing his re-election campaign for the Canton Select Board. McCourt, more commonly known as JR, is a lifelong resident of Canton. He attended Canton Public Schools before finishing his K-12 education at Blue Hills Regional High School. He has been involved in many […]
The field has been set for the 2026 annual town election, and once again, a contested race for Select Board will be the headliner on the April ballot after four candidates returned papers by Tuesday’s nomination deadline for two open seats on the board. With Select Board member Chris Albert opting not to seek reelection […]
