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Brian F.X. Connolly, Chair - Democrat
43 Gail Road
Farmington, CT 06032
Brian F. X. Connolly and his wife Denise have lived in Farmington since 1997, where they raised their daughters, Caitlin and Shannon, graduates of Farmington public schools. An active civic volunteer, Brian has served on the Farmington Town Council since 2019 and previously on the Economic Development Commission from 2008–2019. His community leadership includes the Rotary Club of Farmington, the Farmington Library Board of Trustees, St. Patrick Church’s Parish Council, and the Knights of Columbus. Brian works at LiveWell, a nonprofit leader in dementia care, developing education, outreach, and community-building programs. His career also spans broadcast and corporate communications at organizations including ESPN, Aetna, Otis Elevator, Kaman Aerospace, Mott Corporation, and Agilent.
William Beckert, Democrat - Second District
14 Hemlock Notch
Farmington, CT 06032
Bill Beckert and his wife Darlene moved to Farmington in June of 2001. They raised their children, Grace and Devin, in town and both are graduates of the Farmington public schools. Bill has served the Town in several roles, including the Conservation Commission, The Town Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Board of Education, where he served for 16 years, the last two as its chair. Bill has also been a volunteer and served as a baseball and softball coach with Farmington Little League and coached both rec and travel basketball. Farmington High School recently honored Bill in June of 2025 with the “Friend of Farmington” award. Bill is a partner in the law firm of Jainchill and Beckert, in Plainville.
Patti Boye-Williams, Democrat - Second District
17 Westview Terrace
Unionville, CT 06085
Patti Boye-Williams has lived in Farmington with her husband, Chad Williams, and two daughters, Grace and Kate, since 2011. She previously served on the Town Council from 2018-2020 and on the Farmington Board of Education from 2022-2023. Patti is the former chair of the Green Efforts and Land Acquisition Committees. Between her roles on the Town Council and Board of Education, Patti was a field director for Comprehensive FHS and she currently serves as a member of the board of directors for the Farmington Land Trust. Patti is an environmental lawyer and regularly advises small businesses, municipalities, and other clients on environmental compliance, waste management, and property acquisitions.
Nadine C. Canto, Republican - First District
28 Lexton Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
Nadine Canto is a lifelong Farmington resident and a graduate of the Farmington Public School System who went on to earn a degree in Cosmetology. She has spent more than 25 years in the Financial Services industry and currently works at Prudential in Hartford, serving as Vice President of Agile Delivery. Nadine is a former member of the Farmington Board of Education (2022–2025) and has served on numerous town boards and committees, including the Farmington Community Chest, where she is a Board Member and supported grant writing. Deeply committed to community service, she has held leadership roles with Project Graduation, the East Farms School 5K, Farmington Valley Relay for Life, and as a Farmington Girl Scout Leader. Nadine and her husband Robert, also a longtime Farmington resident, raised two daughters who are both graduates of Farmington Public Schools.
Bruce L. Polsky, Democrat - First District
30 Hatters Lane
Farmington, CT 06032
A Farmington resident for over 25 years, Bruce Polsky is a retied executive who ran the financial services and insurance division of a global IT services company, managing over $140 million in revenue and over 2,000 people. As a senior corporate executive he grew business revenue, controlled costs, negotiated high value contracts and managed executive relationships around the world. Bruce served on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 2023 thru 2025. He also served as a member of the Retirement Board which manages Farmington’s pension plan. He is married to Suzanne Polsky, a Farmington realtor and is a proud father to daughters Rachelle and Caroline who are products of the Farmington public school system and are are now leading successful careers of their own.
Keith Vibert, Republican - Second District
