Want A History Position? Be A Poet Laureate In Canton? Here's How

CANTON, CT — Have a knack for poetry and/or a love for history?

The Town of Canton might have a role for you in the community.

The Canton Board of Selectman is looking for residents interested in serving in the town’s positions of Canton Town Historian, Canton Deputy Town Historian and Canton Poet Laureate.

Those appointed will promote the knowledge and appreciation of Canton’s history along with the appreciation of the spoken word, writing and the arts in Canton.

Residents appointed to the positions will serve for a term of four years.

Those appointed will report to the director of the Canton Public Library and shall serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.

Applicants for the position shall be residents of Canton.

The town historian and deputy town historian shall possess enthusiasm for the community, have a strong public service orientation and demonstrate knowledge and a desire to teach, write and promote local history, according to the town's announcement seeking the positions.

"They shall also have knowledge of the skills and techniques necessary to perform historical research and possess good written and oral communication skills," wrote the town.

Applicants for poet laureate shall "possess an enthusiasm for the community, have a strong public service orientation and demonstrate a knowledge and passion for poetry."

If you are a resident, you are registered to vote, and would like to apply, complete the applicable application and return to:
Robert Skinner, Canton Chief Administrative Officer; P.O. Box 168, 4 Market St., Collinsville, CT 06022 or email to volunteers@townofcantonct.org Application deadline is Saturday, Oct. 29.

For the poet laureate position application, click on this link.

For the town historian position application, click on this link.

For the deputy town historian position application, click on this link.