Nadine Canto
Town Council Member, Farmington CT
Coverage (9 articles)
Farmington Advances a $30–35 Million Fire-Station Overhaul
The Farmington Town Council voted unanimously on May 12 to advance a $30-to-$35-million plan to replace two of the town's three volunteer fire stations and renovate the third, seating a new building committee to carry it toward a referendum. The only sustained dissent came from the public comment podium, where resident Tim Kelly argued the town never seriously studied consolidating to two stations.
A Cemetery Proposal for Don Tinty Park Resurfaces in Farmington
A 2004 deed gave Donald Tinty Family Park to Farmington as a public park. On May 12, the Town Council took up — and a dozen residents came to oppose — whether part of it should become the town's next cemetery. The council's direction: a legal opinion on the deed before any work on the ground.
Inside the Farmington GOP: Leadership and Community Engagement
Meet the dedicated officials of the Farmington GOP! Discover their backgrounds, roles, and contributions to enhancing local governance and community life. 🌟📊👥 #FarmingtonGOP #CommunityLeadership
Farmington’s 2025 Ballot, Deconstructed: Every Office, Every Candidate, Every Deadline
Farmington’s Nov. 4 ballot, race by race: every office, candidate, and voting detail—plus how district seats work and where to vote early—sourced to official state and party materials.
Farmington Elects Its First Democratic Council Chair in 70 Years
Brian FX Connolly defeats Joe Capodiferro in a rare shift for Farmington, marking the town’s first Democratic leadership since the 1950s.
Full Ballot Released for Farmington's November Election
Complete ballot information for Farmington's November 2025 election.
Full Ballot Released for Farmington’s November 4 Election
Farmington’s Nov. 4 municipal ballot lists 40 candidates across town offices—from Probate Judge to Constable—with voting 6 a.m.–8 p.m. and early voting through Nov. 2.
Farmington Council Defers Meadow Road Sidewalk Vote, Asks for Redesign
After a 90-minute public hearing, the Town Council declined to vote on the south-side alignment and asked Town Engineer Russ Arnold to redesign the project as a south-side / north-side split crossing at Wakefield Lane. The vote is now expected at the June Town Council meeting.
Farmington Council Sets May 26 Discussion, June 9 Vote on Meadow Road Sidewalk
Town Manager Kathleen Blonski told the Farmington Town Council on May 12 that the Meadow Road sidewalk project will return as an agenda item at the council's May 26 meeting, with a potential vote at the June 9 meeting. The council is committed to building the project this year regardless of which of two design options it picks — the original south-side-throughout design or the split design that crosses to the north side west of Wakefield Lane.