Submitted by Jay Foley I am announcing my candidacy for the Canton Board of Library Trustees. Local libraries are one of the few institutions in a community that benefit residents of all ages. As a lifelong, avid reader, I appreciate and support how libraries serve diverse interests and groups and offer unfiltered access to books […]
Submitted by the Committee to Elect Chris Albert Chris Albert is excited to announce that he is running for a seat on the Select Board in the April 4 town election. A lifelong resident of Canton, Albert attended elementary and middle school in the town and his wife and two eldest sons are Canton High […]
The 2023 annual town election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4 and features contested races for Select Board, School Committee, and Library Board of Trustees (click here for a list of all candidates). Early voting will be available on select days and times in the Town Clerk’s Office beginning Saturday, March 25, and that is […]
Submitted by the Campaign to Elect JR McCourt John R. McCourt is officially announcing his candidacy for the Canton Select Board. A lifelong resident of Canton, McCourt attended Canton Public Schools and has been involved in many aspects of the community from a very young age. As a father of three grown adults, who are […]
After going a year without any contested races, Canton voters can again look forward to having some options on the ballot with a number of newcomers stepping up to challenge for elected office this spring. With Valentine’s Day (February 14) marking the deadline to certify nominations, the field is now officially set for the 2023 […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 4, 2023 annual town election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning on Tuesday, January 3, at 8 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 10, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must be 18 […]
Submitted by the Campaign to Re-elect Lisa Lopez Select Board Vice Chair Lisa Lopez formally announced her campaign for re-election to a second term on the Canton Select Board, to be determined by Canton voters on April 4, 2023. “Despite the town’s focus during the last three years on shepherding the community through COVID, the […]
Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 4, 2023 annual town election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning on Tuesday, January 3, at 8 a.m. The deadline to obtain nomination papers is Friday, February 10, at 1 p.m. Those seeking office in the election must be 18 […]
State Representative Bill Galvin of Canton will be headed back to Beacon Hill for another two years after defeating Tamisha Civil of Stoughton for the Democratic nomination in the 6th Norfolk District in Tuesday’s state primary. Galvin, who has served the district continuously since 1991, will be uncontested in the November general election. A lifelong […]
Multiple contested races, several motivated challengers, and local representation across both party tickets should make for a fascinating primary election season in Canton, which begins in earnest this Saturday with the start of early voting. Under a new voting reform bill signed into law by Governor Baker in June, all registered voters are now eligible […]
