Canton Seeks Community Servants

CANTON, CT — Local residents looking to make a difference in their community have plenty of options in Canton.

The town, earlier this week, posted via social media a call to arms for folks to step up and serve on various boards and commissions, of which there are a plethora of openings.

"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," reads a post by the town on Facebook.

Applications can, then, be sent to Canton Chief Administrative Officer Robert Skinner, 4 Market St., P.O. Box 168 Collinsville (Canton) 06022 or email to rskinner@townofcantonct.org

The applications are available online at Townofcantonct.org

Vacancies include spots on:
Building Code Board of Appeals
Canton Center Historic District Commission (3 alternate positions open)
Canton Housing Authority Member
Central Regional Tourism District Member
Commission on Aging (2 alternate positions)
Conservation Commission Member
CRCOG Representative
Economic Development Agency, alternate position
Juvenile Review Board, alternate position
Parks & Recreation Commission Member
Plainville Area Cable Television Advisory Council
Planning & Zoning Commission, alternate position
Town Meeting Moderator, alternate position
Water Pollution Control Authority Member
Wild and Scenic River Study Committee Member
Youth Services Bureau Member
Zoning Board of Appeals (3 alternate positions)

For the Town of Canton Facebook page, click on this link.