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

Related Articles Around the Web

Latest News

Wake Robin public hearing closes

Aradev LLC’s plans to redevelop Wake Robin Inn include four 2,000-square-foot cabins, an event space, a sit-down restaurant and fast-casual counter, a spa, library, lounge, gym and seasonal pool. If approved, guest room numbers would increase from 38 to 57.

Provided

LAKEVILLE — The public hearing for the redevelopment of Wake Robin Inn is over. Salisbury Planning and Zoning Commission now has two months to make a decision.

The hearing closed on Tuesday, Sept. 9, after its seventh session.

Keep ReadingShow less
Judith Marie Drury

COPAKE — Judith Marie “Judy” Drury, 76, a four-year resident of Copake, New York, formerly of Millerton, New York, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, surrounded by her loving family and her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Judy worked as a therapy aide for Taconic DDSO in Wassaic, New York, prior to her retirement on Feb. 1, 2004. She then went on to work in the Housekeeping Department at Vassar Bros. Medical Center for several years.

Born Jan. 2, 1949, in Richford, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Marie A. (Bean) Martel. She attended Roeliff Jansen Central School in Columbia County, New York, in her early years. Judy was an avid sports fan and she was particularly fond of the New England Patriots football team and the New York Rangers hockey team. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling to Florida, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania for many years. She was a longtime parishioner of Faith Bible Chapel of Shekomeko on Silver Mountain in Millerton as well.

Keep ReadingShow less
Jeremy Dakin

AMESVILLE — Jeremy Dakin, 78, passed away Aug. 31, 2025, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a long battle with COPD and other ailments.

Jeremy was a dear friend to many, and a fixture of the Amesville community. There will be a service in his memory at Trinity Lime Rock Episcopal Church on Sept. 27 at 11 a.m.

Keep ReadingShow less