The Canton town meeting did not vote to increase the restaurant meals tax from 6.25% (all of which goes to the state) to 7% (the 0.75% would go to the town). There was a tie vote, 133 to 133.

UPDATE: Here is a link to a short article at PatriotLedger.com.

UPDATE: There will be a vote to reconsider at town meeting, Monday May 2, 2011, at 7 p.m.