Canton News

Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-07-06.   In an unusual twist to a craft program, Canton Public Library is offering "Cuties and Uglies" for youngsters ages 8-15. Children's Librarian Heather Baker and Head of Tech Services Sarah McCusker will be co-leading the program, which will meet on two Wednesday afternoons in July and two in August.

A Connecticut man is hospitalized with serious injuries after a motorcycle accident in Southwick last night.

The grant will help pay for a 2-mile extension of the trail, which will take it to the intersection of Route 44 and Lovely Street.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Philip E. Worley on 2009-07-01.   Philip E. Worley Kim Ciccarello, left, Tom Mango and Scott Nardozzi, The First National Bank of Litchfield, chatting with Dennis Cardello, Collinsville Savings Society during a previous "Business after Hours" at Ben & Jerry's. The Canton Chamber of Commerce "Business after Hours" ...

Submitted by Jean Andersen on 2009-06-29.   The Arc of the Farmington Valley, FAVARH, held its 13th annual Golf Tournament at the Tunxis Plantation Country Club in Farmington.

Submitted by Mary Tomolonius on 2009-06-25.   The Canton Democratic Town Committee is seeking candidates for the Board of Selectman, Board of Finance and Board of Education for the upcoming fall elections.

Bargains start blooming Friday at Blumen Laden's Annual Fabulous Summer Sale in Collinsville.

For about five years, Tony and Wendy Spurrier casually considered the pros and cons of life in a 55-plus community.

Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-06-23.   "Apples" by E.J. Grubbs. For the months of July and August, Canton Public Library's Gallery brings the outdoors inside with the botanical photography of EJ Grubbs.

Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-06-23.   The sixth movie in the Harry Potter series will be released on Friday, July 17.

At The Library Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-06-23.   Children's Librarian, Heather Baker will be offering a series of drop-in story times on Tuesday's at 10:30 a.m. in July and August, with each program themed around a song from a musical.

Government Announcements Submitted by Linda Smith, Canton Town Clerk on 2009-06-22.   June 30th is the last day dogs can be licensed without an added penalty charge.

Submitted by Karen E. Butler on 2009-06-19.   Canton author Jamys Moriarty signs her newly released book titled "She Loved Her Kids" for West Granby resident Rita Rozantes, at a June 16 book presentation at the Canton Public Library in Canton.

John H. Bahre Graduates CCSU On Campus Submitted by Robin W. Bahre on 2009-06-10.   John H. Bahre II of Canton graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a BS in construction management.

Submitted by Dana Rogers on 2009-06-08.   Girl Scouts of Connecticut's Camp Carlson in Bristol will offer girls of all ages the chance to learn and grow this summer! Come see what all the excitement is about at an Open House Event on Sunday, June 14 from 2-4 pm.

Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-06-08.   If getting out of school is not enough excitement, Canton Public Library is offering a special program on Thursday, June 25, to kick off summer vacation.

Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-06-03.   A Maurice Sendak pop-up book. For the month of June, Canton Public Library's display case will feature "Movables and Pop-up Books" from the collection of Francis Gagliardi.

Parks & Recreation Submitted by Darrien L. Lynn on 2009-06-01.   This Summer Canton Parks & Recreation is offering sports camps and other fun activities for children of all ages.

Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-06-01.   Google free image The Friends of the Canton Public Library will be spending the summer collecting books, music CD's, recorded books, and DVD's for their sale on September 12 and 13.

Submitted by Jane Hoben on 2009-06-01.   If you're going to be hanging around town this summer, you'll be beating a path to Canton Public Library for its summer reading program.