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Your Silent Neighbors

Take a tour through the past with “Your Silent Neighbors", which introduces readers to people out of Canton’s past.

“Your Silent Neighbors” introduces readers to people out of Canton’s past.  Readers are encouraged to visit these gravesites and pay their respects to the people who have helped make our community what it is today.

Choose a name from the list to begin your journey into Canton's past:


4/30/2025 - Town of Canton Board/Commission Volunteer Opportunities
The Town of Canton is looking for residents who want to volunteer their time participating on Boards and Commissions. If you are a resident, you are registered to vote and would like to give back to your community then please consider applying for one of the vacancies below by completing the Board/Commission Volunteer Application and sending it to: 

Mark Penney, Chief Administrative Officer
P.O. Box 168, 4 Market Street 
Collinsville, CT  06022

Or email to: volunteers@townofcantonct.org

VACANCIES

Board of Ethics – 1 member & 1 alternate
Building Code of Appeals – 1 member
Canton Center Historic District – 1 alternate
Canton Housing Authority - 1 tenant member
Commission on Aging – 2 members & 2 alternates
Energy Committee - 1 member
Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency – 1 member & 2 alternates
Pension Committee – 1 member
Plainville Area Cable Television – 1 member
Town Meeting Moderator – 1 alternate
Water Pollution Control Authority – 1 member
Youth Service Bureau - 1 member
Zoning Board of Appeals – 1 member & 2 alternates

Volunteer Board, Committee and Commission Application



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Kathleen Taylor
Town Historian

Carolyn Woodard
Deputy Town Historian

Christopher Hager
Deputy Town Historian

 

Office: (860) 693-5800
Fax: (860) 693-5804
Email
Location: 40 Dyer Ave, Canton, CT 06019