Town of Canton, Connecticut
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BOARD OF FINANCE

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Richard Ohanesian, Chair
1 Whitney Lane

Kathleen Corkum
PO Box 159

Richard Eickenhorst
7 Shingle Mill Drive

Brian First
85 High Valley Drive

Ken Humphrey
250 East Hill Road

Mary Tomolonius
148 Bahre Corner Road

Amy O'Toole, Finance Officer/ Treasurer, 860-693-7852

The Board of Finance, which consists of six members elected at large to serve staggering terms, is the budget making authority of the Town with the following responsibilities:

  • No less than annually analyze and report on the long-range financial plan and debt management for the Town;
  • Annually designate an independent public accountant to audit the accounts of the Town as required by Connecticut General Statutes;
  • have access to the records and accounts of the Boards of Selectmen and Education, respectively;
  • Receive proposed annual budgets from the Boards of Selectmen and Education respectively and conduct a public hearing on said proposals; prepare a Recommended Budget and submit said budget for adoption at the Annual Budget Meeting;
  • Following approval of the budget and completion of the Grand List, lay a tax on the Grand List sufficient to pay the expenses of appropriations of the Town for the ensuing year;
  • Make and approve special appropriations up to $50,000 from surplus or the Contingency Fund in accordance with Town Charter; and
  • Approve the acceptance of any grant of funds or materials and authorization to expend such grant funds or use of materials up to $99,999.99.
  • The Board of Finance meets regularly the 3rd Monday of the month.

 2010 Regular Meeting Dates

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, February23, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010