As Earth Day bloomed under one of spring’s sunniest skies yet, more than 150 people gathered on a concrete bridge spanning Hominy Creek just outside C.
Canton town manager resigns Friday, May 14, 2021
Jason Burrell, an integral part of the town of Canton’s administration for the past 12 years and town manager for the past four, has resigned.
“The board has voted unanimously tonight at our board meeting to accept the letter of resignation from Jason Burrell,” said Mayor Pro Temp Gail Mull after a meeting of the Canton Board of Aldermen/women on May 13. “Speaking for the board and in my position as mayor pro temp, we want to thank Mr. Burrell for his years of service to the town. Canton has made incredible strides during this time, and we are eternally grateful for the hard work, dedication and the sacrifices that Mr. Burrell has given for the many successes that we have seen during his tenure. We wish Mr. Burrell the very best in his future endeavors.”
All signs point to Canton’s continuing renewal New street signs will soon come to Canton, courtesy of the Cruso Endowment. Town of Canton photos
Another aesthetic improvement to Canton’s emerging downtown business district rundown and dilapidated for years, until recently will soon welcome residents and visitors alike with a sense of style befitting the mountain mill town’s historic character.
“There’s a lot of things we’d love to do in Canton, but we are on a very tight budget,” said Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers. “The Cruso Endowment has offered to pay for several historic signs that will be installed in our downtown district.”