Canton Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hartford County is higher than the Connecticut average.

Canton To Get Funding For Blighted Property Remediation

Gov. Ned Lamont announced $19M in grants to help assess and remediate properties across the state.

Town Of Canton: CBPS PFAS Update

See the latest announcement from the Town of Canton.

Hartford County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Canton area compares to Connecticut for coronavirus vaccinations.

Town Of Canton: Lawton Road (At The Intersection Of Washburn Road)-One Lane Alternating Traffic June 24, 2021

See the latest announcement from the Town of Canton.

Senator Witkos Issues Statement On State Budget

"I was grateful that the finished product was void of misguided attempts to raise taxes," Witkos said in a statement last week.

Town Of Canton: Birch Road (Forest Lane To Secret Lake Road)-Closed June 15, 2021

See the latest announcement from the Town of Canton.

Town Of Canton: Axe Factory Presentation Of Conceptual Design

The Board of Selectmen held a presentation of conceptual development plans for the Collins Axe Factory parcel on May 27.

Special Canton Town Meeting Set For June 9

Neighborhood Assistance Act grant applications will be voted on.

Canton Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Hartford County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Sen. Witkos Votes To Expand State's Domestic Violence Laws

The bill has come to be known as "Jennifer's Law" and includes a focus on coercive control as a form of domestic violence.

Broadband Speed In Canton Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Canton area compares.

Sen. Witkos Votes To Expand Telehealth Coverage Through 2023

The bill, House Bill 5596 , codifies in state statute the Governor's executive order on telehealth services through June 2023.

Canton To Receive $770K From State For Bridge Project

The town is one of several receiving funds from a State Bond Commission measure.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Hartford County.

Sen. Witkos Encourages CT To Speak Out Against Property Tax Bill

"To now try and implement a new statewide mill rate tax is mind boggling," Witkos said of Senate Bill 171.

Sen. Witkos Submits Testimony Supporting Broadband Proposal

The legislative proposal from Governor Lamont concerns the equitable access to broadband in the state.

Senator Witkos Urges Support Of Restaurant Industry

"Restaurants are focused on adhering to all proper guidelines and procedures to ensure that dining in to enjoy a meal is safe."

State Court Victim Advocate Arrested On Child Porn Charge: Feds

A Canton man who works as a victim advocate for Hartford Superior Court is accused of distributing child pornography, authorities said.

Senator Witkos Announces 2021-2022 Committee Assignments

Legislature will convene Jan. 6, 2021.

Canton Election Results 2020: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how Canton residents voted for every person on the ballot including president, congress and their local state races.

Voting In Canton: Everything You Need To Know

The polls are now open in Canton. Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and where to vote.

Election Day In Canton: When, Where To Vote

Canton residents head to the polls on Nov. 3 to vote for president, congress and several local, state races.

Witkos Named Legislation Champion By Radiological Society

The state senator "has been a strong and tenacious advocate for programs that help women with annual mammograms."

Election 2020: Canton Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Canton for the election Nov. 3.

Senator Witkos Announces Endorsement From NFIB

State Senator Kevin Witkos has been endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses Connecticut PAC.

Senator Witkos Receives Computer Science Leadership Award

The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and ReadyCT honored his work in supporting computer science education in Connecticut.

State Senator Kevin Witkos Announces Public Safety Endorsements

Endorsements include the Connecticut State Police Union, the Canton Police Union and the Police Officers Association of Connecticut.

Senator Witkos Highlights National Small Business Week

The state senator is encouraging individuals to shop local and support small businesses.

Senator Witkos Endorsed By Connecticut Association Of Realtors

State Senator Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) is pleased to announce he has been endorsed by the Connecticut Association of Realtors.

Witkos Calls For Governor To Reverse Loan Decision

State Senator Kevin Witkos calls for Governor Lamont to reverse his decision precluding certain non profits from coronavirus relief funds.

Senator Witkos Backs Calls For Expanded Absentee Voting

State Senator Witkos announced his support of expanding no excuse absentee ballot voting in the November election due to the pandemic.

Delegates Nominate Kavros DeGraw For CT General Assembly

Eleni Kavros DeGraw received and accepted the endorsement from delegates at the CT-17 House District Democratic Nominating Convention.

Canton's Approved Budget Increases Tax Rate

The Canton Board of Finance approved a budget of $40,674,313 for the fiscal year 2020-2021.

Canton First Selectman Gives Update On Coronavirus

First Selectman Bob Bessel urged residents to take coronavirus seriously and practice good hygiene.

State Rep. Leslee Hill To Run For Reelection

State Representative Leslee Hill (R-Canton) announced on Thursday that she will be running for a second term for the 17th District.

Canton 2019 Election: Vote Totals For Every Race

The polls have closed and the votes have been counted in Canton's municipal election.

Canton 2019 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

Here's what you need to know concerning the 2019 Canton local elections including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

Canton Police Release Statement On Political Sign Vandalism

Police have issued a statement in the lead up to Election Day.

Special Town Meeting Called In Canton

The meeting has been scheduled for the end of June.