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CANTON — Town Council will again be a full, four-member group pending swearing-in of David K. Nelson, who was unanimously approved Thursday night to serve an interim term through the
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 12:57 pm CANTON - Town Supervisor Mary Ann Ashley received the Canton Democratic Party nomination for town supervisor at a Wednesday evening caucus, outdistancing challenger Karen McAuliffe. Ashley garnered 112 votes while McAuliffe collected 51 votes. Canton Democrats did not nominate a candidate for Canton Town Clerk. Earlier this month, acting town clerk Karin S. Blackburn withdrew from the race citing disrespectful treatment and a “toxic environment” at the municipal building. With no Democratic candidate nominated, that leaves Republican ...
CANTON â The Canton Democratic Committee during its virtual March meeting officially endorsed candidates for town seats. Members unanimously voted to endorse Town Supervisor Mary Ann Ashley, running for re-election; Town Clerk Karin S. Blackburn, appointed in December and running for the elected position; David K. Nelson and current Councilor James T. Smith, each running for a four-year term on Town Council; and Martha Foley Smith, running for a two-year unexpired Town Council term. John S. Taillon, Robert T. Santamoor and Paul J. Baxter, all Republicans, have also announced they will vi...
CANTON — This year’s election roster for Canton Town Council seats has increased to five this week.
CANTON — With three seats opening up at the end of the year, a fourth town resident has announced a run for Canton’s four-member council.