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  2. Government

    1. Boards & Committees
      1. Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA)
        1. About Us
        2. Members
        3. Information by substance
          1. Marijuana & Tobacco - Vaping
        4. Resources
        5. Educational Kiosks
        6. Family Support
        7. Narcan
        8. Substances
        9. Mental Health
        10. Donate
      2. Beautification Committee
      3. Blue Hill Regional Vocational School District
      4. Board of Assessors
      5. Board of Health
      6. Board of Public Works
      7. Board of Trustee for Canton Affordable Housing Trust Fund
        1. Canton Affordable Housing Trust
        2. Housing Production Plan
      8. Building Renovation Committee
      9. Cable License Renewal Committee
      10. Canton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
      11. Canton Veteran's Council
      12. Capital Planning Committee
      13. Commission on Disability
      14. Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan
      15. Community Preservation Committee
        1. Community Preservation Committee Website
          1. What is the CPA?
          2. Applications and Forms
          3. Press Releases
          4. Community Preservation Plan
          5. Approved Projects
          6. CCPC Annual Reports
          7. Rules of Procedure and ByLaws
          8. Committee Members
      16. Conservation Commission
        1. About Conservation Commission
          1. Stormwater Permitting
          2. Wetlands Permitting
          3. Meeting Schedule
          4. Volunteer and Scout Projects
          5. Useful Links
          6. Conservation Land
            1. Dr. Nathaniel Fuller Wildlife Sanctuary
            2. Pequit Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
            3. Pequitside Farm
              1. Canton Community Garden
              2. Photos of Pequitside Farm
              3. The Serenity Garden at Pequitside Farm
              4. Pequitside Trails Map
              5. Pequitside Draft Management Plan for public comment
            4. Wampatuck Conservation Area
            5. Ward Well Conservation Area
            6. Bailey Court Conservation Area
            7. Beaver Meadow Conservation Area
            8. Glen Echo Pond
            9. Fowl Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary Complex
          7. Conservation Intern positions available
          8. Rules for Use of Canton Conservation Lands
          9. Donate to the Land Conservation Fund
          10. Annual Report
          11. Permit Inquiry Form
          12. Expired Conservation Permit Lists
          13. Tree Removal Policy
          14. Applications under review
        2. Conservation Commission Documents
      17. Council on Aging
      18. Cultural Council
      19. Economic Development Committee
      20. Elected Boards & Committees
      21. Energy Advisory Committee
      22. Fair Housing Committee
      23. Finance Committee
        1. Liaisons
        2. Annual Town Meeting
          1. 2018 Annual Town Meeting
          2. 2019 Annual Town Meeting
          3. 2021 Annual Town Meeting
          4. Special Town Meeting - December 1, 2021
          5. 2022 Annual Town Meeting
          6. 2023 Annual Town Meeting
        3. FINCOM Reference Library
        4. Municipal Budget & Capital Information
        5. School Budget & Capital Information
        6. On The Horizon
      24. Health Insurance Advisory Committee
      25. Historical Commission
        1. Canton Historical Commission
          1. Demolition Delay Bylaw
          2. Projects
          3. Resources
      26. Housing Authority
      27. Industrial Development Finance Authority
      28. Liaison to the State Ethics Commission
      29. Licensing Board
      30. MAPC
      31. MBTA Advisory Committee
      32. Massachusetts Resource Authority Advisory Board
      33. Master Plan Implementation Committee
      34. Master Plan Steering Committee
      35. Paul Revere Heritage Commission
        1. Paul Revere Heritage Site Information
      36. Pequitside Task Force
      37. Permit Advisory Committee
        1. Permit Advisory Committee Information
      38. Planning Board
      39. Playground and Recreation Commission
      40. Registrars of Voters
      41. Reservoir Pond
      42. School Committee
      43. School Department
      44. Select Board
        1. Executive Office
        2. Town Administrator
        3. Annual Town Meeting
          1. 2020 Annual Town Meeting
          2. 2019 Annual Town Meeting
          3. 2021 Annual Town Meeting
          4. 2022 Annual Town Meeting
          5. 2023 Annual Town Meeting
        4. License Applications, Permits & Information
          1. Restaurant Operating Licenses
          2. Car Dealership Licenses
          3. Taxi and Livery Licenses
          4. Package Store Licenses
          5. Block Parties
          6. One Day Entertainment Permits
          7. One Day Liquor Licenses
          8. Carnival Licenses
          9. Road Race Permits
          10. Movie and Film Production Permits
          11. Fuel Storage License
        5. Select Board Appointed Committee Information
        6. Volunteer Opportunities
        7. Elected Boards & Committees
        8. Board and Committee Guidance
        9. Citizen's Guide - Town of Canton
      45. Sustainability Committee
      46. Sustainability Climate Action Plan Committee
      47. Town Clerk
      48. Town Moderator
      49. Town Sick Bank Committee
      50. Traffic Committee
      51. Trustees of the Public Library
      52. Union Presidents
      53. Walk, Bike, and Hike Committee
        1. Committee Objectives
      54. Water & Sewer Commission
      55. Water / Sewer Rate & Policy Committee
      56. Youth Commission
      57. Zoning Board of Appeals
    2. Departments
      1. Accounting
      2. Animal Control
        1. Adoptable Animals
        2. Animal Shelter Bulletin Board
        3. Lost and Found Animals
        4. Wildlife
        5. PET PANTRY
      3. Assessors Office
        1. Exemptions & Qualifications
        2. Fee Schedule
        3. Frequently asked questions - Motor Vehicle Excise
        4. Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
        5. Online Property Information & Record Cards
        6. Tax Rate
      4. Board of Health
        1. Permits & Licenses
        2. Fees for Permits, Licenses and Services
        3. Public Health Responsibilities
        4. Volunteer Here! MA Responds
        5. Septic Guidance
        6. Mosquitos & Ticks
        7. Do you cling to clutter but want to let it go?
        8. Monkeypox
        9. Influenza Information and Clinics
        10. Marijuana, Tobacco, & Vaping
      5. Building Department
        1. Building Division
        2. Electrical Division
        3. Fee Schedules
        4. Permit Advisory Committee (PAC)
        5. Plumbing / Gas Division
        6. Zoning Enforcement
      6. Cemetery
      7. Conservation Commission
      8. Elder and Human Services
        1. Programs
          1. Monthly Programs
          2. Regularly Scheduled Programs
          3. Wellness Programs
        2. Social Services
          1. Services & Events
          2. Resources and Referrals
        3. Housing Assistance
        4. Health and Wellness
        5. Our Older Adults In Action
        6. Educational
        7. Social and Recreational
        8. Transportation
      9. Economic Development
      10. Emergency Management
        1. Be Prepared
        2. Home Evacuation
        3. Services During Emergencies
      11. Engineering Division
      12. Executive Office
      13. Facilities & Grounds Division
      14. Finance Department
        1. Treasurer / Collector
      15. Fire Department
        1. Staff Directory
        2. Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
          1. Becoming an EMT
        3. Fire Prevention
          1. Carbon Monoxide
          2. Residential & Smoke Detector Inspections
          3. Permits & Forms
            1. Permit Fees
        4. Training & Safety
          1. Training / Safety
          2. Hurricane Safety Tips
          3. Student Awareness Fire Education
          4. Winter Safety
            1. Extreme Cold Weather Safety
            2. Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
            3. Ice Safety
            4. Roof Collapse & Storm Drain Safety Information
            5. Winter Storm Safety
        5. Fire Fighter Memorial
        6. Employment Information
        7. Baby Safe Haven
        8. Canton Firefighters Local 1580
        9. Photo Galleries
          1. Training Photos
          2. Station Apparatus Photos
      16. Forestry
      17. Highway Maintenance
      18. Human Resources Department
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Civil Service
        3. Insurance Information
          1. Employees
            1. Medical Benefits
            2. Dental Benefits
            3. Flexible Spending Account
            4. Life & Disability Insurance
          2. New Employees
          3. Open Enrollment
          4. Retirees & Spouses Health Insurance Coverage
          5. Turning 65
        4. Flexible Spending Accounts
        5. Miscellaneous Benefits
        6. Voluntary Benefits
        7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        8. Norfolk County Retirement System
        9. Personnel Policies
        10. Salary Table & Job Descriptions
          1. Job Descriptions
      19. Library
      20. Mgt Information Systems
      21. Planning
        1. Canton Master Plan 2035
          1. Master Plan Implementation Committee
        2. Annual Town Meeting
        3. COVID-19 Business Survey and Resources
        4. Expedited Permitting
        5. Planning Board
          1. Applications
          2. Meetings
          3. Rules and Regulations
          4. Resources
        6. Plans and Projects
          1. Land Use and Economic Development
          2. Historic, Arts, and Culture
          3. Housing
          4. Natural Hazards and Climate Change
          5. Open Space and Recreation
          6. Transportation
            1. Neponset Street Design Improvements
        7. Maps and Data
        8. Sustainability Initiatives
          1. Energy
          2. Climate Change
            1. Resiliency @ Home Workshops
          3. Transportation
          4. Waste
          5. Water
          6. Resources
          7. Flood Mitigation
        9. Housing Relief Programs
      22. Police
      23. Parks & Recreation
      24. Public Works
        1. Administrative Division
          1. Recycling
            1. Hazardous Waste
            2. Recycling Guidelines
            3. Yard Waste
          2. Solid Waste
          3. Street Lights
          4. Submit a Traffic Concern (PDF)
        2. Engineering Division
          1. Dig Safe / Mark out Requests
          2. Plan Research & Maps
          3. License & Permit Applications
            1. Licenses
            2. Permits
              1. Drain Connection Permits
              2. Street Opening Information
              3. Trench Permit Information
              4. Water and Sewer Permit Information
              5. Other Permits / Approvals
            3. Plan Reviews (PDF)
          4. Standards & Details
          5. Stormwater References
            1. Definitions
          6. Street Acceptance Information
          7. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
        3. Facilities and Ground Division
        4. Highway & Maintenance Division
          1. Cemetery
            1. Fee Schedule
          2. Equipment
          3. Forestry
            1. Down or Hanging Limbs
            2. Town Tree Removal
            3. Town Tree Pruning
          4. Highway
        5. Water & Sewer Division
          1. Hydrant Flushing
          2. Water Bills
          3. Water & Sewer Rates
        6. Flood Mitigation
        7. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
        8. GIS / Town Maps
      25. School Department
      26. Town Clerk
        1. Attorney General Approval Letter
        2. Find Your Precinct
        3. General By-Laws (PDF)
        4. Precinct Voting Locations
      27. Town Planner
      28. Treasurer / Collector
      29. Veterans Services
        1. Welcome Home Bonus
        2. Flag Policy
        3. Veterans Memorial Park
        4. Keepsakes from Canton Veterans
      30. Water & Sewer
      31. Zoning
    3. Library
    4. Staff Directory
    5. School Department
    6. Bid Postings
    7. Canton Electricity Choice
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  3. Community

    1. Annual Reports
    2. Annual Town Meeting
    3. Civic Engagement
    4. Document Center
    5. Canton Electricity Choice
    6. Emergency Notification Signup
    7. General By-Laws
    8. Posted Minutes
    9. Stormwater Information
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  4. Records Access Officer

    1. Town of Canton Record Request Form
    2. Public Records Request Information
    3. Responses to Public Records Requests
    4. Categories of Records
    5. Exemptions
    6. Fees
    7. Appeals
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  5. Residents

    1. Welcome to Canton
      1. Important Information
      2. Representation in Massachusetts Government
      3. Representation in United States Government
      4. Blue Hills Regional
    2. Connect
      1. Apply For
        1. A Job with the Town of Canton
        2. Burn Permits
      2. Contact
        1. Animal Shelter
        2. Assessors Office
        3. Board of Health
        4. Building Department
        5. Fire Department
        6. Human Resources
        7. Public Works
        8. Parks & Recreation
        9. Treasurer / Collector
        10. Veterans Services
        11. Water & Sewer
        12. Zoning
      3. View
        1. Boards & Commissions
        2. Online Property Information & Record Cards
        3. Precinct Voting Locations
        4. Recycling Guidelines
        5. Tips on Dealing With Wildlife
      4. Projects
        1. Earl Newhouse Waterfront Master Plan
        2. Open Space, Recreation and Trails
        3. Paul Revere Heritage Site
        4. Reservoir Pond
      5. Site Features
        1. Accessibility
        2. Citizen Requests
        3. Document Center
      6. Social Media
    3. Financial / Tax
      1. Finance Department
      2. Treasurer / Collector
    4. Health and Safety
      1. Fire Department
      2. Police
      3. Animal Shelter
      4. Canton Helpline
      5. Community Resource Guide
    5. Public Works
      1. Cemetery
      2. Engineering
      3. Recycling
      4. Water & Sewer
    6. Building / Zoning
      1. Electrical
      2. Plumbing / Gas
      3. Zoning
    7. Schools
      1. Blue Hills Regional
      2. Canton Public Schools
    8. Town Offices
      1. Assessors Office
      2. Human Resource Department
      3. Parks & Recreation
      4. Select Board's Office
      5. Town Clerks Office
      6. Veterans Services
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  6. Business

    1. Assessors Office
      1. Property Information & Records Chart
    2. Building Department
      1. Electrical
      2. Plumbing / Gas
      3. Zoning
    3. Permitting
      1. Fee Schedules
      2. Engineering
      3. Fire Department
      4. Town Planner
      5. Conservation
      6. Water & Sewer
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  7. Services

    1. Outreach
      1. Canton Helpline
      2. Department of Elder & Human Services
      3. Veterans Services
    2. Public Safety
      1. Emergency Notification Signup
      2. Fire Department
        1. EMS
        2. Fire Prevention
        3. Fire Permits
        4. Fire Training
      3. Police
    3. Animal Control
    4. Human Resource
      1. Job Opportunities
    5. Community Resource Guide
    6. Knowledge Base / Citizen Request
    7. Online Bill Payment
    8. Online Permitting
    9. Parks & Recreation
      1. Online Recreation Program Registration
      2. Parks and Recreation
    10. Recycling
    11. Report a Street Light Outage
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Bid Postings
    2. Boards & Committees
    3. Board / Committee Agendas
    4. Frequently Asked Questions
    5. Town Departments
    6. Forms and Applications
    7. Job Opportunities
    8. Library
    9. Posted Minutes
    10. Recycling Information
    11. Report a Street Light Outage
    12. School Department
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