Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 2, 2013 annual town election will be available in the town clerk’s office beginning January 22 at 9 a.m. The last day to obtain nomination papers is February 8 at 5 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must obtain the signatures of […]
It was a busy and action-packed Election Day in Canton Tuesday as voters said yes to four more years of President Barack Obama while also throwing their support behind the Community Preservation Act (CPA) as well as two statewide ballot proposals: the Right to Repair bill and the legalization of medical marijuana. Similar to the […]
Hotly contested races for president and U.S. Senator along with various local races and a slew of intriguing ballot questions will all be up for grabs when Canton voters head to the polls on Election Day this coming Tuesday, November 6. In the race for president of the United States, Democratic incumbent Barack Obama is […]
Canton voters will have a little extra drama to look forward to this year on election night thanks to the addition of a fourth ballot question that once again proposes passage of the Community Preservation Act. Tuesday will mark the third time since 2006 — and the second time in the past calendar year — […]
Dear Canton voters: To the CPA supporters and voters: My heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your support of the Community Preservation Act. You worked hard to raise awareness for CPA and you have certainly laid a foundation for further education about CPA in our community. You took the long view, knowing in the future we […]
A grassroots effort to make Canton the latest beneficiary of the state’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) came up short at the polls on Tuesday as voters said “no” to a proposed ballot question by a fairly wide margin.
A lone contest to fill a vacancy on the Housing Authority and a ballot question on the adoption of the Community Preservation Act will be the two major attractions in the upcoming townwide election scheduled for Tuesday, April 3. The rest of the ballot will resemble the past few elections, with a bunch of incumbents […]
When it comes to taxes, politicians and voters alike tend to break into two simplistic camps: “No new taxes” and “save the children.” Taxation and whose interests the collected dollars will serve are usually complex. The more complex an issue and the more at stake, the more likely the dialogue will degenerate into simplistic slogans, […]
Dear Editor: On Tuesday, April 3, Canton voters will have an opportunity to vote in an election with several uncontested races for town officials, one contested race to fill a vacant position on the Canton Housing Authority, and one ballot question. Although Canton voters elect some members to serve on this board, the Housing Authority […]
Dear Canton voters: On April 3, at this year’s municipal election, we have the opportunity to vote to enact the Community Preservation Act (CPA) for our town. Enacting the CPA would give us the ability to establish a fund for the purposes of purchasing land for open space and recreation; rehabilitating and preserving our historic […]
