2006-08-02 00:22:06 · 9 answers · asked by gondree 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
It's a suburban town just about 20 minutes south of Boston and directly off a major highway. It is what we'd call and old Mill city....it's past industry.
2006-08-02 00:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by jthomp58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Town of Canton is a primarily residential community conveniently situated 18 miles southwest of Boston. The town enjoys a prime location with easy and direct access to the state's major highways including Routes 128, I-95 and 24, and is served by major commuter and passenger rail.
The town has a rich and varied industrial heritage, serving as the location of Paul Revere's copper rolling mills in post-Colonial times, and as the site of rubber, chemical and woolen manufacturing in more recent days.
Present commercial and industrial enterprises play a key role in the town's fiscal stability and are considered a major asset of the community. The prime commercial area is well located so as to allow direct highway access without affecting the community's small town charm.
Canton provides a high level of municipal services to its residents, including an excellent library, school system and recreation programs.
Many of the town's lakes, ponds and wetlands have been protected and preserved for present enjoyment and future generations. Among the protected areas are the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Reservation, an 82 acre estate that blends open fields, woodlands and gardens in the shadow of Great Blue Hill, and Pequitside Farm, a town-owned 38 acre conservation and recreation area which offers hiking, picnicking and cross country skiing.
Residents feel that the natural beauty of these areas combined with the numerous town sponsored spring and summer recreation programs make a very special statement of what Canton is like.
Eastern Massachusetts, bordered by Sharon and Stoughton on the south; Randolph and Milton on the east and northeast; Dedham, Westwood, and Norwood on the west; and Boston on the north. Canton is 11 miles northwest of Brockton and 17 miles south of Boston.
Narrative compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
2006-08-02 07:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most famous for the Canton Viaduct. Google it.
2006-08-02 23:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by jibberjabbar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try asking on the US site , link below .
2006-08-02 07:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha-the girls hockey team won the state championchip! I don't live there but I know many people who do, and they are wild about it.
2006-08-04 14:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by makay224 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is this place called....umm the spitfire or the spitfire grill...something like that...it is sooooo delicious! go!
2006-08-02 08:01:58 · answer #6 · answered by pamelajt913 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this link it may help you.
http://www.canton.org/index.html
2006-08-02 07:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's south of Boston.
2006-08-02 20:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by Mike R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you want to know about it? I grew up there
2006-08-02 15:06:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋