Canton, Massachusetts is a suburb located south of Boston, with a population of just over 21,000 people. Canton is conveniently located at the junction of Routes 93 and 95, providing easy access to the North or South. Serviced by two MBTA commuter rail stations, commuting into Boston is an easy 20 minute ride by train.
Canton is governed by a five-member elected Board of Selectmen and has an Open Town Meeting form of government. Town Meeting is held every spring and every registered voter can attend and vote in town meeting. Each resident of voting age has the opportunity to make decisions which directly affect the quality of life in Canton. It is democracy at its finest.