North Canaan elects Ohler first selectman, approves recreational marijuana sales

NORTH CANAAN — Brian Ohler will become the new first selectman in North Canaan. His opponent, incumbent third selectman Christian Allyn, was voted off the board.

Voters also approved the sale of recreational cannabis in North Canaan by a narrow margin, enabling the Planning and Zoning Commission to regulate and issue licenses for retail sales.

See the vote totals for all ballot items below with winners indicated in bold.

 

Recreational Cannabis Sales in the Town of North Canaan

Yes 542

No 525

 

First Selectman

Brian Ohler (R) 805

Christian Allyn (D) 296

 

Selectman

Craig Whiting (R) 665

Jesse Bunce (D) 408

 

Town Treasurer

Emily Minacci (R) 793

 

Tax Collector

Jennifer Jacquier (R) 824

 

Board of Finance

Christopher Sorrell (R) 687

Douglas Humes Jr. (R) 643

Andrew Pelletier (D) 408

 

Board of Education 

Lindsey Crane (R) 774

Brooke Riva (R) 647

Stephanie L. Grant (D) 495

 

Board of Assessment
Appeals

Douglas Humes Jr. (R), 685

Patricia Lynn Fowler (D) 441

 

Planning and Zoning
 Commission

Michael O’Connor (R) 655

Peter Brown (D) 564

 

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate

Jesse Bunce (R) 694

 

Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate (fill two year vacancy)

Walter Schneider (R) 616

 

Zoning Board of Appeals

John Jacquier (R) 774

Sally Green (D) 434

 

Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate

Martin McKay (R) 647

Jack Anstine (D) 325

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