2024-2025 Elected Officials

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Town Council

Joe Capodiferro, Chair

I have served on the Town Council for Four years and sat as vice chair the past two. As a third generation resident of Farmington, a 26-year veteran of the Farmington Police Department and an active volunteer on a number of non-profit organizations, I know our Town. Kim, my wife of 22 years, and I have two children, Cooper 17 who is going to be a senior at FHS and Nathan 20 who attends TCTC

Why am I serving?

I am volunteering because I love this town. Farmington is well managed, has outstanding schools and excellent Town services. Maintaining a strong commercial base has allowed our residents to consistently have one of the lowest mill rates and taxes in Farmington Valley. I look forward to continuing the long history of fiscal responsibility of our Town.

During the past 4 years on the Town Council representing the 1 st district I have supported our new High School, created our Racial Equality Taskforce, been the liaison for TPZ, WPC, Human Relations, 1928 Building, and Land Acquisition Committee. I have continually supported maintaining a low tax rate without reducing services to our citizens, many of whom moved here due to low taxes.

I graduated from Farmington High School and I have had the honor of following in the footsteps of my father and grandfather when I joined the Farmington Police Department. Together they served for 60 years. I am extremely proud of the fact that my family and I have protected this community for over 86 years.

Early in my professional career as the Community Police Officer I met with many local businesses and residents on a regular basis, getting to understand their needs and concerns. As the K-9 Police officer for over 10 years my K-9 partner Drak and I would visit our schools and students, gaining a new perspective on our Town.

Community Service has always been important to my family and me. I am currently on the board of the Farmington Community Chest, a proud member of UNICO and a former board member of Amy’s Angels. I am honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible, and with my background, I am confident that I can represent my community for the next two years as your Town Council Chair.

Contact: voteforjoect@gmail.com

Phone: 860-748-3661

Sarah Healey, Town Council 1st District

Why I am serving:

I believe that Farmington is a uniquely special and beautiful place to raise a family, and I am committed to ensuring it remains that way for all who live here.  As a lawyer, mother of two children, and current Board of Education member, I have a strong work ethic, sense of civic duty, and ability to build relationships for the common good.  If elected, I would be honored to work for the residents of Farmington to ensure a continued bright future for our town and financial stability for all taxpayers.

Resume:

  • Board of Education Member 2020 – Present

    - Curriculum Committee

    - Elementary Enrollment Ad hoc Committee

    - Building Committee

    - Noah Wallace Fund

    - Community Council for Equity and Inclusion

    - Personnel Committee (2020-22)

    - Liaison to Chamber of Commerce (2020-22)

  • B.A., summa cum laude, Drew University

  • J.D., with honors, University of Connecticut School of Law

    -Executive Editor, UCONN Law Review 2007/2008

  • Current law firm partner, concentration in employment litigation

  • Pro bono attorney representing children in neglect and abuse matters

  • Third-generation Farmington resident (Boettger)

  • Former Member, Board of Directors, Friends Center for Children, New Haven

  • Former Member, Board of Directors, Acts 4 Ministry, Inc., Waterbury

  • Sarah and her husband, John, have two children at Noah Wallace

Keith Vibert, Town Council 2nd District

Why am I serving?

I am volunteering for Town Council because I love Unionville and Farmington and I have sincerely enjoyed participating in our local Government these past 4 years. As a council member I will continue to put the residents of our town first in every decision I am a part of. I am a 5th generation life long resident with deep roots in town. I am a father of 3 kids, all of which will attend Farmington Public Schools. I care about our town's history and while we all know change is a constant I will always work to make sure any changes are smart, necessary and that they fit the character of our town. I believe strongly that it is the responsibility of Town Council to keep our services top notch and carefully monitor our spending. I grew up in Unionville, I am a product of Farmington’s 2nd District I am honored to represent it again as a member of Town Council.

Resume:

  • Farmington Town Council, 2022-present

    -TPZ Liaison

    -Retirement Board

    -Library Board Liaison

    -Stephen A. Flis Scholarship Fund

  • Town Planning and Zoning member 2020-2022

  • B.S. in Business Management, Entrepreneurship focus, CCSU

  • Small business owner

  • Justice of the Peace, Town of Farmington

  • Member, Middlesex Chamber of Commerce

  • Republican Town Committee Member

  • Donner/Member Farmington Land Trust

  • Former Realtor

  • 4th generation, lifelong Farmington resident, 2001 FHS graduate

  • Married to Nicole Vibert, father of three children; Jake (6), Jordy (3), Emme (1)

  • More Information: https://patch.com/connecticut/farmington/keith-vibert-running-farmington-farmington-town-council

    Contact: kwvibert@gmail.com

    Phone: 860-670-2287

Amy Palumbo, Town Council 2nd District

Why I’m serving?

As a resident, parent, business owner, and volunteer, I am running for Town Council to preserve and expand the remarkably high quality of life we enjoy here in Farmington & Unionville. In 2022, I retired from a 43-year career as a regulatory accounting analyst with Northeast Utilities. Since 2005, my husband and I have owned and operated Farmington Jewelers in Unionville, where we’ve treasured the opportunity to build close relationships with so many of our fellow residents. I spent a decade as a member (and former President) of The Farmington Community Chest and the Unionville Improvement Association. As a member of the Town Council, I will work with anyone who shares a desire to strike the appropriate balance between low taxes, wonderful schools and the excellent services that we cherish – those things that brought many of us to this town and keep us here. I hope I can earn your vote on November 7th.

Resume:  

  • Northeast Utilities/Eversource, Regulatory Accounting Analyst, Retired 1979 – 2022

  • Married to Gary Palumbo, 36 years, owner of Farmington Jewelers, two children

  • Farmington Jewelers, Financial Officer 1986 – Present

  • Farmington Community Chest, President 2016 – 2022

  • Farmington Community Chest, Board Member 2013 – 2016

  • Dr. Edward Dunne Scholarship Committee (Medical Scholarships) Unionville Board Member 2015 - Present

  • Middle Beach Association, Westbrook, CT, Treasurer 2004 – 2022

  • Council of Beaches, Westbrook, CT, Delegate Member 2017 – 2022

  • Unionville Improvement Association, Board Member 2013 – 2019

  • BSCI in Business Management, Post University

  • Hartford Federal Savings Bank, Accountant 1978 - 1979

  • Lewis Mills HS Crew Team, Burlington, CT, Treasurer and Head Chef 2007– 2011

  • Farmington Resident since 2011

  • St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, Member

Board of Education

Angela Cianci

Why am I serving?

Angela is most passionate about her family and friends. With three young children going through the Farmington School District, Angela is a committed and active leader who wants to have a positive impact on her children’s educational experience. She is an independent thinker who is approachable, reasonable, and empathetic to others. Angela also excels in problem solving and driving efficiencies. Angela would be humbled to serve on the Farmington School District Board of Education where she will place the good and welfare of our children first and foremost to ensure academic and social excellence.

Resume:

  • Angela and her husband Paul have lived in Farmington since 2016. They have three young children, CJ (7), Luke (5) and Anna (3).

  • Angela has bachelor’s (cum laude) and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering, both from Villanova University, where she attended on an academic Presidential Scholarship. Angela was an active member of the Villanova community where she held leadership roles on the Student Government Association and Special Olympics Committee. She was an integral part of organizing the Special Olympics Fall Festival while at Villanova – the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world. She also volunteered her time for the children of Amigos de Jesus – an orphanage located in Honduras. Angela was fortunate enough to travel to Honduras where she helped to design and build foundations for new school buildings. She maintains strong alumni ties to Villanova, and actively participates in mentoring young engineering students.

  • After spending several years in NYC as a structural engineer, most recently working for industry leader Thornton Tomasetti, she relocated to Branford, CT with her husband until 2016. For the past eleven years, Angela has been employed in the wine and spirits wholesale industry and currently serves as Director of Supply Chain Operations at Breakthru Beverage Group. Angela manages the demand planning and supply chain logistics for the entire Diageo and Moet Hennessy portfolios across seven states.

  • Angela served as Vice President of the East Farms PTO for the 2022-2023 school year. In her role as VP, she worked closely with school administrators and parents to coordinate parent volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Angela was also class parent for her 1st grader last year, and for the past two years, she also headed the PTO Appreciation Committee, which highlighted the community’s gratitude for our dedicated East Farms faculty, through PTO-funded breakfasts, Italian ice treats and faculty school apparel purchases, to name a few.

  • As a member of the Devonwood Homeowners Association board for the last two years, Angela has passionately focused on community/family activities. As chair of the Social Committee, her team completely transformed their Halloween and Easter events in the neighborhood –with hundreds of people attending these family-focused, fun-filled afternoons, including local business participation.

  • Angela and her family are also parishioners at St. Patrick’s Church.

  • When Angela is not at dance class with her daughter, or on the sidelines cheering for her boys in soccer or lacrosse she loves spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities and rooting on Villanova basketball.

    Contact: Angela.Cianci.BOE@gmail.com

    Phone: 516-330-1433

Sylvie Binette

  • Owner, Carrier Learning Center, and Farmington Carrier Academy of Learning

  • 20+ years of experience working with children and teachers

  • Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children

  • Degree in Child Development

  • State of CT Head Teacher Certification

  • Longterm Farmington resident

  • Member, FHS Basketball Booster Club

  • Married to Brian Binette

  • Mother of two boys

Nadine Canto

  • Director, Program / Project Management 

  • Board Member/Grant Writer, Farmington Community Chest

  • East Farms School 5K, Co-Chair, multiple years

  • Farmington Valley Relay for Life, Event Leadership team member

  • Project Graduation Chair, multiple years 

  • Farmington Lacrosse, Volleyball and Dance parent

  • Farmington Girl Scout Leader (8 years)

  • Lifelong Farmington Resident (Class of 1993) and student council member throughout High School

  • Married for 25 years to Bobby (Class of 1990) Raised two daughters Ashley & Julia both attended Farmington Public school (Farmington Collaborative Pre School, East Farms, IAR & Farmington High School)

Town Planning and Zoning

Patrick Carrier

  • Principal, Carrier Group Inc.

  • Co-Head of Site Development, Carrier Group, Inc., 2000 - Present

  • 20+ year Farmington resident

  • Member, Connecticut Home Builders Association

  • Member, New Haven Home Builders Association

  • Department of Public Health Code Advisory Committee Member

  • Farmington River wheelchair accessible fishing area, volunteer construction

  • Greg Warren Memorial Field House, volunteer construction

  • Union School fundraising volunteer including Boo Bash Hay Ride

  • Goodwin Tech Graduate, HVAC

  • Current Licensing:

    • Heating and Cooling Contractor

    • Sheet Metal Contractor

    • Plumbing and Piping Contractor

    • Sub-Surface Sewage Installer

  • Married to Stacey Carrier, father of four children

Robert “Bobby” Canto

  • Lifelong resident of Farmington (FHS class of '90)

  • Town Planning and Zoning member 2023-Present

  • Former member of Inland/wetlands Commission

  • Raised in a construction family (specializing in paving, concrete, and granite curb installation)

  • Proudly served in the United States Coast Guard 

  • Retired police officer (Berlin PD) Traffic officer for 8 years assisting their planning and Zoning office with traffic concerns.

    -2018 Recipient of a Life Saving Award. 

    -2022 Chief's Achievement Award.

  • Currently working as a real estate agent with CT Realty Pros

  • Married for 25 years to Nadine Coutinho (class of '93). Raised two 2 girls (Ashley and Julia) who went through East Farms, IAR, and FHS.

Kyla Zimmermann, Alternate

  • NDT senior engineering examiner

  • RTC memeber 

  • serves on the human relation Commission 

  • Serves on the FRTC Screening Committee

  • Republican Town Committee Member

    Why am I serving?

    I understand the vital role that thoughtful zoning policies play in safeguarding property rights and promoting economic prosperity, and I am committed to serving our community. 

    I value transparent and accountable governance. I am committed to upholding conservative principles while ensuring that every resident’s voice is heard. By fostering open communication and encouraging community participation, we can create a planning process that genuinely represents the desires and needs of our diverse population.

     I firmly believe that a balanced approach to development, one that prioritizes sustainability and the preservation of green spaces, is essential for a thriving and resilient community.

    If elected, I will collaborate with fellow committee members to develop smart growth strategies that maintain the character of our neighborhoods while fostering a welcoming environment for investment and innovation.

    I am deeply honored to be part of the Republican tradition, and I am committed to representing our party’s values as I serve our town and its residents. 

    I kindly ask for your support and vote in the upcoming election. Thank you for your trust and confidence in me

Zoning Board of Appeals

Kerry Callahan

  • Farmington Resident for over 30 years

  • Graduate of Middlebury College and the University of Connecticut School of Law

  • Member and current secretary of the Farmington Zoning Board of Appeals

  • Member, former board of directors member, finance committee member, Winding Trails

  • Principal and chair of the litigation practice group, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.

  • Current president of the Connecticut (Civil) Defense Lawyers’ Association

  • Member of the Farmington River Anglers’ Association and avid fly fisherman, committed to preserving the Farmington River

  • .Enthusiastic, if not great, skier and Member of the Mad River Glen Cooperative

Peter Mastrobattista, Alternate

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  • 20 years of public service in Farmington

  • Town Council  (2013-2015 and 2019 to present)

    -Chair of Council Land Acquisition, Farmington Gateway Committee, Retirement Board and Liaison to TPZ

  • Member (since 1993) and Past Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Training Captain, Farmington Volunteer Fire Department

  • Past member Fire Service Board

  • President of the Bass Plating Company, Bloomfield, CT

  • Alternate Member, Town Plan and Zoning Commission, 2010-2012

  • Third-generation Farmington resident, with community roots reaching back 100 years

  • A., Northeastern University

  • Married to Laura Mastrobattista

  • Father of two daughters, FHS graduates, class of 2014 and 2020

Board of Assessment Appeals

Mike Koster, D.C.

  • Connecticut State Representative: International Chiropractors Association 2023-Current

  • Chairman of the board: Connecticut Chiropractic Council 2023-Current

  • President: Connecticut Chiropractic Council 2021-2023

  • Doctor of Chiropractic: New York Chiropractic College 2003

  • BS in Biology: Old Dominion University Honors College 2000

  • Member: Farmington Republican Town Committee 

  • Member: Avon/Canton & Farmington Chamber of Commerce

  • Owner of Life Family Chiropractic with 7 locations including Farmington

  • Local small business owner since 2008

  • Farmington resident since 2006

  • Married to Melissa Koster a local Teacher and Reading Instructional Coach

  • Father of two FHS graduates

 
 

Constables

Diane Rogers

  • Following in the footsteps of...

    -My father, Ralph Hollinger - Farmington Constable 1959 - 1977

    -My late husband, Richard Rogers - Farmington Constable 1979 - 2007

  • Farmington Constable 2007 - Present

  • Lifelong Unionville Resident

  • Graduate of the Farmington school system

  • Member, First Church of Christ, Unionville

  • Enjoy gardening, Nascar, Hartford Wolf Pack hockey, animals, and lake life

  • Dedicated in fulfilling my position to help Farmington prosper