Click here to View More Information About New Fitness Class: Line Dancing Starts In January

The Farmington Valley Health District is offering Mental Health First Aid training for seniors, caregivers, and families this coming January. See below for dates and registration details. Click here to View More Information About Mental Health…

NAMING CANTON'S DOG PARK The Town has received a request to name the Canton Dog Park after Alan Duncan. Mr. Duncan, who recently passed away, was a longtime supporter of the dog park. Pursuant to the Town of Canton Naming Rights Policy,…

Neighborhood Assistance Act The Town of Canton is looking for community organizations that may be interested in participating in the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program. The NAA program is designed to provide funding to…

4/26 - Wednesday's Chair Pilates Class is Cancelled Due to Instructor Availability. 4/28 - Friday's Dance Fitness Class (1 PM Parks & Rec Room) that was Previously Cancelled is Back on and All Chair Pilates Attendees are Invited to this Class…

The Town of Canton will hold an online auction on Monday, March 20, 2023 to sell the abandoned personal property of evicted residential tenants Sheralyn Marsh, Callahan Marsh, James Marsh, Robin Bunce, Tanner Marsh IV, and Victoria Salzmann, who…

Click Here To View The Town of Canton - Park And Recreation has Seasonal Employment Opportunities

State Rep. Eleni Kavros Degraw, D-Avon, wants to hear from you. That's why she's hosting a "Coffee With Kavros Degraw" event in Canton on Saturday morning, March 4. The forum will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Little Oak Cafe, which is at…

On April 4th, AARP will be at the Senior Center conducting their Smart Driver Course. All Seniors who attend are eligible for a mandatory multi-year insurance premium discount of at least 5%. Attendance is limited so the earlier you reserve a spot,…

Chair Pilates and Dance Fitness is back on! Please join us again this week for Chair Pilates and Dance Fitness...Robyn is Back! MON: CHAIR PILATES @ 10:30 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room WED: CHAIR PILATES @ 11:30 in the Parks and Rec Room…

At Eversource, we are dedicated to delivering reliable energy and providing excellent customer service. Our comprehensive vegetation management program includes year-round tree work to protect the electric system. Trees are the number one cause of…

It’s time to renew your Transfer Station sticker for 2023 Transfer Station stickers will be renewed by mail only for 2023. Reminder post cards have been sent to all households who had 2022 stickers. The permit sticker fee is $150 for…

Canton Senior and Social Services has received a limited number of free Radon Kits for distribution. We received a total of 10 kits like other neighboring towns, furnished by the Farmington Valley Health District and The Department of Health. As of…

The Senior Center is pleased to offer two new support groups that are free of charge. Marissa Bascom, a licensed therapist, will be moderating these groups on Caregiving and Life Transitions. If you are feeling alone or wondering if anyone else is…

Want a way to kick off the new year on the right foot? or left? Dance Fitness, Chair Pilates (now extended to twice a week) and Tai Chi have all been scheduled out through April. Please take note of the dates that class will not be held.

We have 2 series of free seminars that will continue into 2023. Both of which touch on key money matters that arise during our later years. Take a look and call to reserve a spot. Both have proven to be popular and full of helpful information. Call…

Call 860 693 5811 to reserve a spot for the January 3rd session of Memory Testing with an Arden Courts Rep 12 noon in the Senior Room. This will be a monthly opportunity, running the first Tuesday of every month.

The Canton Tax Collector would like to remind you that the second installment of your Real Estate tax bill is due January 1, 2023 and is payable without penalty by February 1, 2023. Payment can be made the following ways: (1) dropped off in the…

Every home in the US is eligible to receive a 3rd round of free at-home COVID-19 tests.  Order your today and tell a friend to do the same!
https://www.covid.gov/tests

Nomination Papers for Town Offices Available January 3rd Town Clerk Tracy Kenney has announced that nomination papers for the April 4th, 2023 Annual Town Election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning on Tuesday, January 3rd,…

Limited seats still available! Don't miss out... Holiday cheer is around the corner, and so is the Winter Wonderland Party! Save the date and buy your tickets to claim your seats for an afternoon of great food, dancing, music and raffles! Wednesday,…

It’s time to renew your Transfer Station sticker for 2023 Transfer Station stickers will be renewed by mail only for 2023. Reminder post cards have been sent to all households who had 2022 stickers. The permit sticker fee is $150 for…

Whether you are about to retire, new to it or retired for some time now -- it's always smart to keep up with educating yourself on the money aspects of Retirement. You've worked hard your whole life to get to Retirement so join Beth Duffy,…

Thanksgiving is almost upon us and we want to wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! All Canton Town offices and the Library will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, November 23rd and will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, Nov 24 &…

COVID / Flu clinic The Canton Board of Health is offering Flu shots and Pfizer or Moderna COVID Boosters weekdays, November 17-November 22 by appointment only. This will be the last town offering of Covid boosters for 2022. Call 781 821 2942 to…

The deadline is quickly approaching! November 18th is the last day applications will be accepted for the Town of Canton's Holiday Giving Program. Please call 860.693.5811 if you have questions. A copy of the application and more info is detailed…

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Canton Senior and Social Services will be accepting food donations for the Thanksgiving Food Drive Monday through Friday, 9 am - 3 pm until November 18th.  Non- perishable items only.

Looking to get into the Holiday Spirit? The Rockettes and a visit to the decked-out halls of the Vanderbilt's Mansions in Newport will certainly do the trick! We still have space on both our NYC/ Radio City Trip for Sunday November 20th AND for…

Not registered to vote yet? November 1st is the deadline to: 1. hand deliver a registration card to the Registrar of Voters; or, 2. make sure your mail-in registration card is postmarked or received by the Registrars. You can also…

Canton Senior & Social Services is now happily accepting applications for its Holiday Giving Program. Please reach out to us at 860.693.5811 or stop by the office at 40 Dyer Avenue if you are in need. We would love the opportunity to help make…

The Town of Canton's Holiday Giving Program is officially underway! Please consider donating toys for children 12 and under, retail gift cards for teens, gift cards for gas, groceries and pharmaceutical items; cash and checks are also greatly…

Some wet weather of late, slowing things down a bit. A few shade trees were planted, and landscaping went in at the parking lot and at the performance platform on River. Looks wonderful. Eversource set a new utility pole at the corner of North &…

The Board of Selectman is looking for residents who are interested in serving in the Town’s positions of Town Historian, Deputy Town Historian and Poet Laureate. Since its incorporation, the Town has benefited from the dedication of its…

Tax Collector The Town of Canton is seeking candidates for the position of Tax Collector. This position is responsible for the collection of taxes and other related fees. The position is full time with a salary range of $70,000 to $74,000. A…

New Volunteer Opportunity - Temporary Committee on Senior Tax Relief The Board of Selectmen is looking for five (5) volunteers for a Temporary Committee on Senior Tax Relief. The purpose of the Committee is to study and make recommendations on…

Canton Officials Look for Suggestions from Residents on Capital Expenditures As part of a policy adopted by the Board of Finance, Town Officials are looking for suggestions from residents on what projects should be funded through the Capital…

The October Menu for the Canton Café is available! See Below. We have to say that we are loving that we get to see more faces at our lunches! It makes us so very glad. And while this is a wonderful thing, we are kindly requesting your…

Please take note of the dates listed below for the Tai Chi Joe Class. There is NO class next week (9/26) due to the instructor's schedule and NO class on 10/10 Columbus Day. Please call 860.693.5811 or email [email protected] if you'd…

Expect delays on the portion of Rails to Trails behind Water Pollution Control Facility to Flower Bridge while trees are removed. August 18, 2022 (2 PM) through Friday, August 19, 2022. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the…

Click Here To View The 2022/23 Back-To-School Supplies Program Application

The crew continues to battle the high heat & humidity but is gaining ground on the project nonetheless. Diverse components of the project are being installed simultaneously: granite curbing, concrete sidewalk, bluestone banding and loam and…

Click Here to view the August Is Free Metal Month At The Canton Transfer Station

The weather seems to have stabilized a bit, but it’s still not raining very often. Good for Streetscape, bad for the vegetable gardens! We broke a few eggs this week, the crew has been working hard to wrap up the sidewalks around the Post…

Click Here To View The Town of Canton - Your Silent Neighbors, Katherine Arnold Kuster,…

The Canton Community Center will be open as a cooling center for the next several days beginning tomorrow (Wednesday, July 20). The Library area will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. The Senior and Social Services area will be open from 10 am to 3:30…

Click here to View the Information About Town of Canton : August 9th Primary Information

Canton's Registrar of Voters will conduct ballot testing for the August 9th Primary on Tuesday, July 26th, at 5:15pm in the Town Hall, Registrar of Voters Office, 4 Market Street, Collinsville, CT.  The public is invited to observe.

The Head Volleyball Coach oversees all aspects of the Valley Rec Volleyball Team. Maintains safety standards and practices at all times. Follows and enforces town and department policies. Ensures quality customer service to all program participants.…

It’s been a very busy week in Collinsville with ATT working on the cell tower at Town Hall, a private contractor working on a new water main connection at 10 Front Street (lots of ledge under the walks over there!) and of course, Streetscape. …

The Town of Canton seeks applicants for the position of Accountant. The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining all budgets, accounts and financial records of the Town and school district. This is a highly responsible position requiring…

COLLINSVILLE VILLAGE STREETSCAPE II Lots happening on Streetscape this week! The corner of River & Main continues to be the focal point of the project. The base for the bluestone pavers is installed, the sidewalks adjacent to the platform are…

Click Here To View Town of Canton - Collinsville Village Streetscape Update And Pictures June 27, 2022

Dear Residents, As you might have heard, last Wednesday's Town Meeting approved the Town’s plan to purchase land behind Collinsville Canoe & Kayak (CCK) and the boat ramp (click here to see the map). This parcel will eventually provide…

Dear Canton Public Schools' Community: Congratulations go out to all of our students and families on the successful completion of the 2021-2022 school year! As this school year began, we were again required to deal with challenges related to the…

Miracle of miracles, the radius granite curbing is arriving this morning! This will permit the crew to begin installation and continue on with the project. Since there was no work the last few days I don’t have any photos to share this week,…

The Town of Canton will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Simsbury Public Works Facility from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM! Click HERE for more…

Work continues unabated under late spring skies. Jay the Mason continues to work his magic at the corner of Main & River. I stood at the top of the brick & mortar platform he is constructing there and envisioned an artist’s work being…

Certified Police Officer The Town of Canton is accepting applications (lateral transfers) from POST Certified Officers or State Troopers, for an immediate opening for the position of Police Officer. Candidates will be required to successfully…

The Town of Canton is accepting applications for two part-time Firefighter/EMT positions. The position will be weekday, daytime hours, approximately 16 hours per week. The rate of pay shall be $27.66 per hour. Applicants will be required to…

Two full crews are on-site continue to hammer out (literally) the project scope. The crew encountered an outcropping of ledge at the artist’s display and performance space in front of Collinsville Bank. They had to spend a day jackhammering it…

Canton Town offices and the Library/Community Center will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Transfer Station will be open this week and next with a regular schedule of Tuesday/Saturday 7am-3pm; and…

Canton Animal Control is a Division of the Canton Police Department. The Animal Control Officer operates and maintains or acts as a liaison with the Town’s animal shelter and other facilities and equipment assigned to him/her, including the…