5 Things To Know In Canton: Canton Village Rezoning Hearing, Youth Baseball Facility, Finance Board And More

CANTON, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission holds hearings Wednesday on a new mixed-use district for Canton Village on Albany Turnpike and an indoor youth baseball training building on Commerce Drive, and the Board of Finance meets Monday.

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

1. Hearing On Canton Village Mixed-Use Rezoning
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Room F, Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave., and on Microsoft Teams
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on Canton Village LLC's application for 220, 224 and 228 Albany Turnpike, according to the legal notice. It asks the commission to create a Canton Village Mixed Use Center District, rezone the property into it from the Canton Village Design Village District and approve a detailed design plan. The plan calls for two mixed-use buildings of up to 60,000 square feet and a restaurant of up to 2,033 square feet. Written testimony is due by email by 8 a.m. on the day of the hearing; files are at the Land Use Office in Town Hall, 4 Market St.
More information here.

2. Indoor Youth Baseball Training Facility Proposed
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Room F, Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave., and on Microsoft Teams
What to know: At the same meeting, the commission holds a hearing on Barrel House Baseball LLC's plan for an 11,600-square-foot building for indoor youth baseball training at 250 Commerce Drive in the Industrial Park District, according to the legal notice. The application includes parking for 37 or more vehicles and a special permit for excavation and grading of more than 2,000 cubic yards. Phil Doyle is the applicant.
More information here.

3. Board Of Finance Reviews October Financials
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Conference Room B, Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave., and online
What to know: The Board of Finance reviews October financial reports for both the Board of Education and the town, according to the agenda. Members will also hear updates and referrals from the Board of Education and Board of Selectmen and approve minutes, including those of the Oct. 19 Tri-Board meeting. A Capital Improvement Joint Subcommittee meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
More information here.

4. Parks And Recreation Commission Sets 2027 Schedule
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Room E, Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Ave.
What to know: The Parks and Recreation Commission is set to discuss its 2027 meeting dates and an invitation to the Plan of Conservation and Development committee's November meeting, according to the agenda. Public comment is on the agenda.
More information here.

5. Emergency Fuel Bank Helps With Heating Costs
When: Ongoing; Generation Power CT's next application window is Dec. 1-15
Where: Canton Social & Community Services, 860-693-5811; Town Hall, 4 Market St.
What to know: The Canton Emergency Fuel Bank provides last-resort heating help for residents who have used up their own funds and other assistance, according to the town. It covers oil, gas, propane, wood pellets and wood. Residents can apply by calling Canton Social & Community Services. Generation Power CT, formerly Operation Fuel, also offers crisis energy assistance, with its next application window Dec. 1-15. Applications are by appointment.
More information here.