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Accounting
The Town Accountants office maintains detailed records of the town and prepares all financial, statistical and operational reports for local, state and federal purposes.
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Animal Control
Find department hours, contact information, license information, and much more.
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Assessors Office
The Assessors are charged with assessing all property at full and fair cash value via sales, inspections through building permits and abatements.
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Board of Health
Protecting the health of the people of Canton.
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Building Department
The Canton Building Department is a public safety office that enforces all applicable codes, laws and regulations to ensure all buildings and structures are constructed and maintained in a safe and usable manner.
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Cemetery
View the cemetery rules and learn how much it costs to purchase a grave site.
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is charged with protecting the ecological integrity of Canton's natural resources through the acquisition and management of conservation lands. The Commission also is responsible for reviewing proposed construction projects to ensure they meet the standards set forth under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, the Canton Wetland Protection Bylaw, and the Canton Stormwater Management Bylaw.
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Elder and Human Services
The Department of Elder and Human Services assist in the well-being of Canton's older population and residents of any age who are in need of social services due to economic hardship, health issues, family circumstances, or personal loss.
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Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee works to ensure that there will be a professional and open level of communication, support and trust between our business community members and our town government.
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Emergency Management
Learn all about the Emergency Management Department of Canton and prepare yourself for a variety of emergency situations.
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Engineering Division
This division of the Public Works Department is responsible for providing design and management of public works projects and provides technical support to all town departments.
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Executive Office
The Executive Office is comprised of the Town Administrator and support staff for the Select Board. In accordance with policy guidelines established by the Select Board, the Town Administrator supervises, directs and coordinates town-wide, those municipal services and areas of responsibility under the jurisdiction and control of the Select Board. This administrative officer performs administrative, technical, and supervisory work. Researches, analyzes and recommends changes in Town policies, systems and procedures.
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Facilities & Grounds Division
Facilities and Grounds Division takes care of all repairs, maintenance, and cleaning of municipal properties.
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Finance Department
The Department of Finance is responsible for the management of the fiscal affairs of the Town and for the supervision and coordination of all activities of all government agencies in relation to any financial matters except for those matters which are authorized to be under the administration of the School Committee.
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Fire Department
The mission of the Canton Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the citizens and visitors to Canton by providing the highest possible level of service through fire prevention, public education, fire suppression, emergency medical services and mitigation of the effects of natural and man made disasters.
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Forestry
The Forestry Group performs tree maintenance on all trees growing within Town owned right-of-way (public streets), parks, cemeteries, public buildings grounds, and all other land owned by the Town.
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Highway Maintenance
The Division is responsible for the up keep of roads, sidewalks, trees, drains, Canton Corner Cemetery, and the maintenance of Town equipment.
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Human Resources Department
The Human Resources Department assists the Town and School Department by attracting, retaining and motivating high quality, customer oriented employees.
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Library
The Canton Public Library provides books, videos, and other related materials to the general public and OCLN members. Residents can contact the Board of Library Trustees at cpl_bolt@town.canton.ma.us
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Mgt Information Systems
The Management Information Systems Department is a division of the Finance Department for the Town of Canton. The MIS Department is responsible to perform system facility management and its mission is to maximize existing resources regarding technology and provide direction and guidance in implementing new technology to enhance performance and produce better services to the town.
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Planning
The Planning Board is charged with approving subdivisions, approving technical aspects of commercial site construction, submitting zoning by-laws, overseeing our scenic ways, and presenting new streets for acceptance by the town to town meeting. The Town Planner is responsible for working towards town-wide goals with regard to zoning, land use, housing, economic development, and other areas specified in the Canton Master Plan. The Town Planner also works to help procure grants and accomplish other special projects to reach town goals. The Town Planner works with the Planning Board and provides technical review and assistance for projects reviewed by the Planning Board.
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Police
Visit the local police website.
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Parks & Recreation
Canton Parks & Recreation is dedicated to enriching the lives of all citizens through diverse and innovative recreational programs and services. Our parks provide support for passive and active recreation that contributes to enhancing the quality of life.
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Public Works
The Public Works Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Town’s roads, stormwater, water, and sewer collection systems, Trash and recycle contract, public shade trees, and municipal cemeteries.
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School Department
Canton Public Schools is part of a welcoming community that has a deep, long-standing commitment to public education.
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Town Clerk
The Town Clerk is the chief election official. The clerk supervises voter registration, election officers and the general conduct of elections. This entails many responsibilities such as scheduling election works, preparing the ballot, setting up the polling place and maintaining voter files. The Town Clerk is also registrar of vital statics (births, marriages and death records), keeper of public records, recording officer and licensing officer. The Town Clerk also acts as the Parking Clerk for the Town of Canton.
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Town Planner
The Town Planner is responsible for working towards town-wide goals with regard to zoning, land use, housing, economic development, and other areas specified in the Canton Master Plan. The Town Planner also works to help procure grants and accomplish other special projects to reach town goals. The Town Planner works with the Planning Board and provides technical review and assistance for projects reviewed by the Planning Board.
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Treasurer / Collector
The Town Treasurer / Collector is appointed by the Director of Finance and is responsible for investing all town funds.
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Veterans Services
The Veterans Services Department provides information, assistance and referral services to veterans and their dependents, assessing clients' eligibility for benefits, processing applications and preparing reports as required by the town and state.
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Water & Sewer
The Water Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the town’s water supply, providing for the health and well-being of the public.
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Zoning
The Zoning Board of Appeals deals with matters of density, parking, height and locations of buildings and structures, uses of buildings and structures, requirements for build-able lots, signs, earth removal, and uses as they pertain to zoning districts, and overlay districts.