Canaan, Maine
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 6:00pm - Select Board Meeting at Canaan Town Office
See full schedule here
Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 6:00pm - Planning Board Meeting at Canaan Town Office
The Canaan Maine Fire Department is Actively Seeking Volunteers
Welcome to Canaan, Maine
Canaan is a quiet suburban town located between Skowhegan and Pittsfield in Somerset County. The town’s makeup is a combination of residential, agricultural and small businesses with a population of around 2,300 and is rapidly growing.
There are two lakes, Sibley and Lake George, for those that enjoy Maine’s waters. We offer our residents the best of both worlds, a gateway to natural beauty and the opportunity to grow a business within a community of support.
This website contains useful information related to town operations, services, fees, meetings, points of interest, and local events. We also have links to the state, county and other relevant websites.
RFP for Revaluation
GENERAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE
Our General Assistance Administrator is here by appointment
2023 Annual Town Meeting - March 18th & Municipal Election - March 20th
Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 18th beginning at 9:00am (location to be determined)
Registered voters will check in with the clerk at the door, receive a resident voting card. If you wish to register to vote, the clerk will have voter registration cards. Be prepared to show proof of residency and proof of identification if you are a new voter.
Municipal Election is scheduled for Monday, March 19th. Polls open 8:00am to 7:00pm at the Canaan Town Office
- APPLICATIONS FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT WILL BE AVAILABLE DECEMBER 20TH, 2022
- ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY FEBRUARY 2OTH UNTIL MARCH 15th
- SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE BALLOTS AVAILABLE MARCH 16th, 17 & 20TH FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY
MUNICIPAL NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE December 12th
NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2022 for the following positions:
(3) Select Board for 1 year term; (1) Road Commissioner for 1 year term; (1) MSAD 54 School Board Member for 3 year term; (5) Planning Board Members for 2 year term; Town Clerk for 3 Year term;.
- Anyone may circulate a petition. You do not have to witness the signatures. They will be validated by the Town Clerk if they are registered voters of Canaan.
- Town Clerk must complete the candidate name and position seeking nomination.
- Candidates and family members of the candidate may sign the paper.
- You must collect not less than 25 and not more than 100 signatures of registered voters of Canaan.
Deadline to submit nomination papers to Town Clerk is January 19th, 2023 by 4 pm.
Permits
Plumbing Permits
Interior Plumbing Permits: please provide 3 signed copies at the time of submitting applications to the Town Office for Code Enforcement and Plumbing Inspector Randy Gray’s approval.
Note: fees are indicated on the application as $10.00 per fixture
Click here for a copy of the plumbing application.
Septic designs: please provide 3 signed copies at the time of submitting applications to the Town Office for Code Enforcement and Plumbing Inspector Randy Gray’s approval along with $265.00.
Septic designs: please provide 3 signed copies at the time of submitting applications to the Town Office for Code Enforcement and Plumbing Inspector Randy Gray’s approval along with $265.00.
Click here for a list of local site evaluators.
Marriage Licenses by Appointment
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN MAINE
Information you will need prior to scheduling your Marriage License appointment (plan 1/2 hr):
- Valid picture ID – Maine Driver’s License/ID card or Passport
- Court Certified Divorce Decree of most recent divorce for each applicant (must have raised seal of originating court)
- If previous spouse is deceased, a copy of the death certificate
- Proof of Canaan residency (if not on driver’s license)
- Must be at least 18 years of age (if underage, call the Clerk's Office at 474-8682)
Vehicle & Trailer Registration
Residents of the Town of Canaan may register their vehicle or trailer at the Town Office during regular business hours
M, T, Th, F 8am - 12pm, 1pm - 4:00pm W 11:00am - 7:00pm
OR Online Re-Registrations at: https://www1.maine.gov/online/bmv/rapid-renewal/
Register Your Vehicle or Trailer
If you would like a reminder to register your vehicles, you may sign up for email reminders by emailing us your request or by completing a sign-up sheet at the town office. You will receive an email approximately fifteen days prior to when your registration expires. The email will tell you how much it will cost to re-register your car.
Vital Records Requests
The Town of Canaan now offers online requests for Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates. If you are in need of one of these records and are unable to come into the office, click here and select Canaan in the Issuing Municipality drop-down menu. We will receive a notification of your request, and will process accordingly. If you have any questions, contact us at the town office.
If you are doing historical research please submit this application either by email, mail or fax
Dog Licenses
2023 DOG TAGS AVAILABLE NOW
As required by Maine State law, every dog over 6 months of age shall be licensed by its owner in the Town/City where the dog resides within 10 days of ownership. Licenses are valid until December 31st of each year. Please bring a certificate of spay/neutering (if applicable), and a current rabies certificate. The fee for spayed/neutered dogs is $6.00 per year, and for unaltered dogs the fee is $11.00 per year.
Dog licenses can be purchased at the Town Office during regular office hours, by telephone with a credit card OR online!