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Canton Residents Reminded To Renew Dog Licenses In June

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:30:23 GMT

Dogs whose licenses are renewed by June 29 will be entered into the town's annual "Top Dog" contest.

Study Finds Values Of Homes In Canton Historic Districts Increase By More Than Other Homes In Town

jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:02:39 GMT

A Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation study has found that in Canton, property values of homes located in one of the town's two historic districts increased at a higher rate than other homes.

Witkos, LeGeyt To Review Legislative Session At Canton Town Hall Meeting

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:58:55 GMT

State Sen. Kevin Witkos and state Rep. Tim LeGeyt will review the legislative session at a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, May 30.

Canton Town Offices, Schools Closed on Memorial Day

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:00:25 GMT

Canton town offices, the public library and public schools will be closed on Monday, May 28 in honor of Memorial Day.

Canton Library To Host Sustainable Living Program 'Homesteading'

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:52:00 GMT

As part of the Canton Public Library's series on sustainable living, Fairfield resident Wyatt Whiteman will discuss locally grown, organic food, and how he lives off the land at his "homestead."

Canton Aims To Make Road Portion Of Bike Trail Safer With Painted Markings

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:26:19 GMT

Bicyclists who use Lawton and Dry Bridge roads to travel from the end of the Farmington River Trail in Canton to the beginning of the trail in Simsbury may be a little safer after shared lane markings are painted on those streets.

'Your Inner Fish' Subject Of June 2 Canton Library Book Discussion

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:04:10 GMT

Copies of "Your Inner Fish: A Journey Into the 3.5 Billion-Year History of the Human Body" by Neil Shubin, the subject of the next Saturday Book Conversation, are available at the library.

Joy Kills Sorrow in Canton

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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Joy Kills Sorrow may use classic bluegrass instrumentation and often make the usual bluegrass festival rounds, but the young Boston group prefers to be described as simply a "modern American string band."

Avon Town Councilman Endorsed By Democrats For 17 t h District House Race

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:23:47 GMT

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The Avon and Canton Democratic town committees on Tuesday nominated Avon Councilman David Peña to challenge state Rep. Tim LeGeyt in the 17 t h House District race this November.

Canton Library To Host PJ Story Time Thursday

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:56:19 GMT

A free "PJ Story Time" will be held on Thursday, May 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Canton Senior Safety Collaboration Launched

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:21:41 GMT

A new collaboration between the community, local law enforcement and senior citizens will launch several initiatives focused on senior safety.

Canton Man Named President of American Society Of Hypertension

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:33:00 GMT

The chief of the Calhoun Cardiology Center Division of Hypertension and Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Connecticut Health Center has been elected president of the American Society of Hypertension.

Hundreds Expected At Multidimensional Paradise City Arts Festival This Weekend

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:01:00 GMT

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Some artists get thorough training at prestigious schools. Some are unschooled and just go on instinct. Some know from the start of their careers what medium they want to work in, and what themes they want to pursue. Others arrive at their niches gradually. But when the end result is beautiful art, it doesn't matter where it came from.

Witkos To Collect Old Flags In Canton, Avon And Simsbury

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:44:32 GMT

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State Sen. Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) will hold flag collections in Canton, Avon and Simsbury on Saturday, June 2.

'Wildman' Steve Brill To Lead Foraging Walk At Roaring Brook Nature Center

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Naturalist and author "Wildman" Steve Brill will lead a foraging tour at Roaring Brook Nature Center on Saturday, June 2 at 1 p.m.

Canton Traffic Advisory: Parade Scheduled For Saturday

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:40:01 GMT

Residents are advised that the Firemen's Parade scheduled for Saturday, May 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. will disrupt traffic.

Emergency Vet Approved In Canton; Owner Hopes To Open In Fall

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:57:09 GMT

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Veterinarian Shannon Bertolino hopes that the emergency animal hospital she's opening will fill a need for urgent pet care in the area.

All Welcome To March In Canton Memorial Day Parade

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:51:13 GMT

The town's Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 28 at 10 a.m.

Animal Friends Of Connecticut Fundraiser In Canton Tuesday

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:12:37 GMT

A fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, May 22, to benefit Animal Friends of Connecticut Inc.

Community Shred Day In Canton Saturday

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:11 GMT

Have a stack of old documents that need to be shredded?

Canton Library To Host Turtle-Themed Drop-In Story Time

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:55:12 GMT

Turtle, Rabbit From Audobon Society Will Be Present

A drop-in nature story time is scheduled for Friday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Canton: Public Hearing Scheduled To Discuss Proposed Emergency Animal Hospital

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:04:20 GMT

An emergency veterinary hospital proposed for 135 Dowd Ave., the former Kindercare building, will be discussed during the public hearing portion of Wednesday's zoning commission meeting.

Mitchell Volkswagen 20 t h Anniversary Celebration To Feature Car Show, Free Car Clinic

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:15:39 GMT

Mitchell Volkswagen will celebrate its 20 t h anniversary on Saturday, May 19 with a car show and a free car care clinic.

Canton Voters Pass $34.73 Million Budget

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:45:52 GMT

The $34.73 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2012-13 was approved by a vote of 164-9 at Wednesday's annual town meeting.

Canton Alumni Email Addresses Needed For Database

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:48:10 GMT

Canton High School is compiling an alumni database and is looking for contact information from all former students.