5 Things To Know In Canton: Election Day, Axe Factory And Canton Village Plans, Sewer Projects And More

CANTON, CT — Canton votes in the state election Tuesday, the Economic Development Agency takes up the Axe Factory and Canton Village Monday, and the sewer authority reviews its projects.

Here are five things to know about life around Canton this week:

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Canton High School, 76 Simmonds Ave.
What to know: Canton's single polling place for the state election is Canton High School, according to the town. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.

2. Economic Development Agency Takes Up Axe Factory, Canton Village
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Community Center, Room D, 40 Dyer Ave.
What to know: The Economic Development Agency's agenda includes the Axe Factory redevelopment, the Canton Village redevelopment, the Farmington River Trail extension, and the façade improvement program. Members will also discuss the Collinsville streetscape, including art installations and historic walking tours, cultural districts, the agency's strategic plan and its 2027 budget request, according to the agenda. Public comment comes at the start of the meeting.
More information here.

3. Canton Village Rezoning Plans On File Ahead Of Hearing
When: On file now; hearing Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Land Use Office, Canton Town Hall, 4 Market St., Collinsville
What to know: Canton Village LLC is asking the Planning and Zoning Commission to create a Canton Village Mixed Use Center District at 220, 224, and 228 Albany Turnpike and approve plans for two mixed-use buildings of up to 60,000 square feet and a restaurant of up to 2,033 square feet, according to the legal notice. The application is available for public inspection in the Land Use Office. The hearing is Nov. 18 at the Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave., and written testimony emailed in advance must arrive by 8 a.m. the day of the hearing. The notice is set to run in the Hartford Courant on Nov. 4 and Nov. 11.
More information here.

4. Sewer Authority Reviews Pipeline, Clarifier Projects
When: Monday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
Where: Canton Community Center, Room F, 40 Dyer Ave., and online
What to know: The Water Pollution Control Authority will get updates on Phase III of its pipeline rehabilitation, the primary clarifier rehabilitation, the wastewater facilities plan, and "capacity concerns," according to the agenda. Members will also review the open development projects list, which can include decisions on applications, and the plant superintendent's October report. Public forum comments should be kept under five minutes.
More information here.

5. Insurance Committee Reviews Employee Health Costs
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Canton Community Center, Conference Room B, 40 Dyer Ave., and on Teams
What to know: The Permanent Insurance Committee will review year-to-date medical and dental performance for fiscal 2026-27 and the utilization drivers identified in its Core Health Action Plan, according to the agenda. The committee will also hear from its reserve policy subcommittee and get an update on a benefit administration portal demo. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
More information here.