Canton Selectmen to Meet Tonight: Reservoir Pond on the Agenda

The Canton Board of Selectmen are set to discuss Reservoir Pond and other issues tonight at 7:00 p.m.

The Res will be a topic of discussion at tonight's Canton Board of Selectmen meeting. Tonight's agenda includes a Reservoir Pond update, an assessors reclassification hearing and Safe Haven Act signs. The town has been in negotiations with the owners of Reservoir Pond over the past several months. The conversation includes repairs to the pond, which the owners must make, prior to the town accepting the pond as a donation. The update was tabled at the last selectmen's meeting on October 25. At the last meeting, the selectmen heard a presentation from Meditech on a parking expansion plan. Paul Brodmerkel, managing partner at Site Design Professionals, LLC, told the BOS that due to structural damage at Meditech's current open-air, parking …

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Senator Joyce Holding Canton Office Hours

The senator will meet with residents during office hours next month.

Featured Announcement: Senator Brian A. Joyce is pleased to announce that he will hold office hours in Canton on Thursday, September 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Salah room at Canton Town Hall. “I encourage all interested constituents to attend my district office hours,” said Senator Joyce. “This is an opportunity for my staff and me to listen to the concerns of the people of Canton, and hopefully provide some guidance and solutions.” Canton Town Hall is located at 801 Washington Street. As always, individuals with questions or concerns are encouraged to call Senator Joyce’s State House office at (617) 722-1643.  The Senator can also be reached by email at Brian.Joyce@masenate.gov.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 1

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

1. Undwind, relax and take a breather with yoga at the Canton Council on Aging at 10:30 a.m. today. 2. Love to knit? Join the Senior Knitting Group at the Council of Aging today at 1:00 p.m. today. 3. Take the kids out to Winter Storytime at the Canton Public Library at 10:30 a.m. 4. Get more involved in town government and head to a Board of Selectmen meeting at 7:00 p.m. tonight at Town Hall. 5. Painters and aspiring artists can participate in a painting workshop at the Canton Public Library from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. tonight.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 2

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Lucky kids–another snow day! Canton Public Schools and Blue Hills Regional High School are closed today due to the storm. 2. Tonight's Conservation Commission meeting has been postponed. The new date is February 16. 3. There will be no trash pickup today. The rest of the week's trash schedule will be delayed by one day. 4. All non-essential Municipal Offices will open at 10:30 a.m. today due to the storm. 5. There will be no transportation for the Canton Council on Aging and no HESSCO meal program.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: January 25

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. For folks who want a first-hand look at town government, attend the 7:00 p.m. Board of Selectmen meeting at Town Hall tonight. 2. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy some warm, indoor golf fun at the Senior Center today at 1:00 p.m. with Wii Golf. 3. More indoor offerings at the Senior Center for crafters. Those who want to learn how to knit can head to the Canton Senior Center at 1:00 p.m. for knitting lessons. 4. Take your tyke to the Canton Public Library for Winter Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 are…

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Snow Is Gone, but Bill Remains

Selectmen discussed snow budget at Tuesday night's meeting.

Those 25 inches of white stuff have cost Canton. The town's $184,700 snow budget was spent after cleaning up one snow storm and one blizzard. Towns throughout the Commonwealth typically go over their allotted snow budget, according to Town Administrator William Friel. Snow cleanup is one of  two budget items that towns can approve, and then  allot more money for if a town needs to, since snow removal is a public safety issue, he noted. Canton has $184,700 budgeted for the year for snow removal, which includes labor, equipment and supplies. To date, the town has spent $151,000 on equipment and labor and has ordered an additional $94,000 worth of salt and sand, Friel said at Tuesday's Board of Selectmen meeting. "We are (about) $61,000 in …

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Town Decked out for the Holidays

Offices around town are showing their festive flair.

The Town of Canton is decked out this holiday season. While the town showcased the dazzling holiday lights with the tree lighting, some of the town offices are also putting their holiday flair on display. Town Hall's inside looks as festive as the lights outside. At the Department of Recreation, staffer Audrey Cohen has been making the Recreation Department on Pleasant Street festive for the past two years. This year, she crafted the wreaths on the door and has livened up the Christmas tree for the children that come in for programs at the Recreation Department.

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A Look Back at This Week's News

A wrap-up of the week on Canton Patch.

It is definitely the holiday season on Canton Patch! This past week, we covered several holiday events in town, including a few Santa sightings, along with our news coverage of a small fire at Rocky's Ace Hardware, budget requests and music happenings. Theresa Knapp chronicled the Cuffe family's story about the need for a bone marrow transplant for their infant son, while Canton Patch made the rounds about town, covering the 8th Annual Chanukah Wonderland at Canton High School and the JFK School's Holiday Shop. History Columnist Jesse Logan detailed the life of the old Doty's Tavern, Parenting Columnist Vanessa McManus discussed the spirit of giving with children during the holidays and the Canton Fire Department and the Mass DEP gave …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: December 8

Here's what's happening in and around Canton.

"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. Here are five reminders about today's events:

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: December 7

Here's what's happening in and around Canton.

"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. Here are five reminders about ongoing events in Canton:

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