BY PAUL MITCHELLNorth Country This Week

CANTON – There will soon be more storage space in the Canton Town Court office.

Town Justice Michael Morgan told members of the Canton Town Board Wednesday, March 16, that the office recently received a grant for $27,124 from the Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP). That money, says Morgan, will allow a certified Syracuse-based company to scan and shred more than 60 years of court records.

“This will free up storage space,” stated Morgan, who shares the office with Justice Rachelle Foster.

Town and village officials are taking a thorough look at what to do with the Canton Municipal Building with storage space cited as one of the building concerns.

Morgan also informed town leaders that the court is looking for a person to handle court security although an agreement for security duties with the Norwood Police Department is in place. Morgan pointed out that the Norwood Police Department is down three positions making it difficult for an officer to be available for Canton Town Court duty.

According to New York State law, a security officer must be New York State Officer Certified, either active or retired, and be Firearms Certified. Compensation is $24 per hour.

Interested officers should submit a letter of interest, resume and three written references to Heidi Smith, Canton Town Clerk, 60 Main St., Canton, NY 13617. The deadline to apply is April 5 at 1 p.m.

An application is available on the town website www.cantonny.gov

Morgan also noted that with St. Lawrence County switching its communication system, the Canton court office will need the court radios updated at a cost of $2,300.