Canton
Massachusetts
Town Of Canton
Mission Statement:
The Town of Canton has a collective mission to provide quality services, which efficiently and effectively promote, preserve, and protect our resident population, our environment, and our sense of community. Our main goal is to enhance our special character and quality of life.
We encourage, and as an organization strive for excellence, to ensure a progressive and economically sound community which enhances our affordability and desirability as a place to live and call home.
The Board of Selectmen are the chief elected executive officers of the Town. Their responsibilities cover a broad range of important municipal matters. The Board of Selectmen are generally responsible through their staff for the oversight and deliverance of all general municipal services. They adopt policies and procedures to facilitate service delivery in the best interest of the citizens of Canton.
Recent News
Memorial Day Parade - Veterans Breakfast
Calling all Veterans! Join the Town of Canton as we honor all those who serve and sacrifice for our freedom. We understand that many of the older Veterans may not be up to marching. For that reason, we would like to offer Veterans both the…
Read More »Budget Referendum May 9th - Absentee Ballots are Now Available
A Town Budget Referendum will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 6am-8pm at the Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave, for all electors and those qualified to vote in Town Meetings (see legal notice below). Need an ABSENTEE BALLOT? Absentee…
Read More »Town Of Canton - 2023 Rain Barrel Program
The Canton Sustainability Committee announces its 2023 Rain Barrel program in partnership with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer rain barrels to Canton residents at a reduced cost. Rain barrels help conserve water, save money and…
Read More »Town Of Canton News : 3rd Quarter Taxes Due Feburary 1, 2023
Q3 Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes are due on February 1,2023
Read More »Town of Canton News : Distribution Rate Increase for Eversource customers
Eversource information on rate increase, rebates, budget billing, and assistance programs Eversource…
Read More »Town Of Canton : Veterans Day
Municipal offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day. The offices will reopen for regular business on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Read More »Town Of Canton : Covid And Flu clinic
Appointments are available for Covid Boosters and Flu Shots, November 2. Details and registration information is available on the Board of Health web page. Call 871 821 5021 if you would need assistance registering - Clinic…
Read More »Town Of Canton News Mattress And Box Spring And Textile Recycling Ban Effective November1, 2022
Mattress/Box Spring and textile Recycling - Click link below for complete details regarding Mattress/Box Spring and Textile Recycling. https://www.town.canton.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/10118/Mattress---Textile-Ban-detailed-REV-hc-10-13-22…
Read More »Moderna Bivalent COVID Booster Clinic
The Canton Board of Health is hosting a Moderna Bivalent COVID Booster Clinic on October 26 from 1 to 3 pm. For details, eligibility requirements and pre-registration see the Board of Health website. If you have any questions or need help…
Read More »Town Of Canton News : New Alert COVID and Flu Clinics
The Canton Board of Health is hosting Moderna & Pfizer Bivalent COVID Booster and Flu Clinics on October 12, 15 and 22. For details, eligibility requirements and pre-registration see the Board of Health website. If you have any questions or need…
Read More »Town Of Canton : College Students: Before you head off to school...
COLLEGE STUDENTS.. Before heading off to school, don't forget to complete your absentee ballot application for the November 8th election. The Town Clerk will hold your request until the ballots are ready to be mailed on October 7th. Click…
Read More »Town Of Canton News : Early Voting Available For State Primary
In person early voting for the upcoming State Primary will be available at Town Hall beginning on Saturday, August 27th and continue through Friday, September 2nd. Early voting is available to all registered voters. In person early voting will…
Read More »Town Of Canton - Canton Fire Department Shares Safety Tips Ahead of Potential Heat Wave
Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to remind residents to take safety precautions during activities during hot weather, especially those that take place outdoors. Extreme heat is a prolonged period of very hot weather,…
Read More »Town Of Canton News Earl Newhouse Waterfront
With the exception of the handicap accessible kayak launch, the hose bib and some other minor work, the Earl Newhouse construction project is almost complete. The kayak launch will be delivered the first week of August. The site will open to…
Read More »Town Of Canton Veterans Golf Tournament
Annual Veterans Golf Tournament to benefit the Canton Veterans Service Fund- August 8, 2022 Wampatuck Country Club. Registration due by August 1. Sponsorships due by July 20 Registration…
Read More »2022-2023 Recycling collection calendar
2022-2023 Recycling collection calendar, holidays are highlighted ORANGE. When a scheduled collection falls on a holiday, that day's collection and all remaining collections that week will be delayed one day. Click Here to view the 2022-2023…
Read More »Town Of Canton News : Kickoff the Summer with the Recreation Department
The Canton Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce some events we have coming up this weekend! First the Bolivar Pool will be opening for the season this Saturday, June 25th at 1pm. Public swim hours will be Monday-Sunday from…
Read More »Town Of Canton News Notice Of Increase In Fees For Vital Records
The Town Clerk has announced that, in accordance with MGL Chapter 262, Section 34 and MGL Chapter 40, Section 22F, effective July 1st, 2022, the cost of purchasing certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates in the Town of Canton will…
Read More »Town Of Canton - Pfiser Booster Vaccine
The Town of Canton and the MA Department of Public Health Mobile Vaccination Unit are pleased to be offering a Booster Clinic on June 22 for anyone 5+ years of age and older. Canton High School from 6 to 9 pm Pre-registration is encouraged,…
Read More »Town Of Canton News - Memorial Hall Exterior Renovation Project
Memorial Hall Exterior Renovation Project The Memorial Hall exterior renovation project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 20th. Please be aware that Memorial Hall will be open and accessible to the public through out the…
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