Canaan, Maine
Monday, December 2, 2024, 6pm - Select Board Meeting at Canaan Town Office
See full schedule here
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 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.
MUNICIPAL NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE December 16th
NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 2024 for the following positions:
(1) Select Board for 1 year term
(1) Select Board for 2 years term
(1) Select Board for 3 years term (1)
(1) Road Commissioner for 1 year term
(5) Planning Board Members for 2 years term
(1) MSAD #54 School Board Director for 3 years 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's 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 23rd, 2025 by 4 pm.
NEW TOWN OFFICE HOURS - JANUARY 6TH, 2025
Beginning January 6, 2025 the Town Office hours will change to the following:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays 7:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesdays 8:00am to 6:00pm
Fridays CLOSED
This change increases our availability to the public by 4 more hours since we are not closing for lunch!
The full-time staff will be working 10 hours per day (40 hours per week).
Annual Town Meeting & Municipal Officers Election
The Annual Town Meeting will be held at the Canaan Farmers Hall on 296 Main St. Canaan, Saturday, March 22, 2025. Time to be determined.
The Municipal Election for Officers will be held Monday, March 25th 8am to 7pm at the Canaan Town Office.
- Applications for an absentee ballot will be available by December 24, 2024
- Absentee Ballots will be available February 24, 2025 until March 19th.
- Special reason absentees will be available March 20th, 21st and on election day on the 25th.
Permits
Plumbing Permits
Interior Plumbing Permits: please provide 3 signed copies at the time of submitting applications to the Town Office for Code Enforcement/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.
Please provide 3 signed copies at the time of submitting applications to the Town Office for Code Enforcement/Plumbing Inspector Randy Gray’s approval along with the required fees:
Septic System Design Permits
The Town Office may have septic designs on file. We would need your property's Map and Lot # in order located the design in our files. If the Town does not have a copy, you can check the State website.
Please provide 3 signed copies at the time of submitting applications to the Town Office for Code Enforcement/Plumbing Inspector Randy Gray’s approval along with the required fees:
New System = $265.00
Replacement System or Replacement Failure System = $250.00
Replacement System Using Existing Tank = $150.00
Replacement Tank = $150.00
Replacement System Variance = $270
Click here for a list of local site evaluators.
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.
Dog Licenses
2025 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!
GENERAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE
Our General Assistance Administrator is here by appointment
Call: (508)-545-3132
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)
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