Canaan, Maine
Photo Courtesy of Diane Parola
Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 6:00pm Select 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.
BULKY & UNIVERSAL WASTE COLLECTION WEEKEND
Click below for the list of what you can bring to the Bulky & Universal Waste Collection Weekend being held June 20 and 21.
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Town Office is back to regular business hours! The door is still locked, because we are only allowing two people in at a time. If you need to do a transaction, just come to the door and knock, and we will let you in.
The Library is also back to regular business hours, allowing only five people in at a time. There will be no meetings or events until further notice.
The Waste Collection Weekend is going to be rescheduled to a later date which has yet to be determined.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR 07/14/2020 STATE PRIMARY/REFERENDUM
Online Vehicle & Trailer Registrations
The Town of Canaan now offers Rapid Renewal for vehicle and trailer registrations! Click on the link below and follow the prompts to complete your registration renewal and then you will receive your new stickers in the mail.
Vital Records Requests
Due to the COVID-19 situation, if you need a marriage, death or birth certificate, please place your order online or you may contact the Town Clerk via email at and I will work with you in obtaining your record.
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.
Dog Licenses
2020 DOG TAGS AVAILABLE NOW
DOG REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ARE EXTENDED 30 DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY.
TO AVOID A $25 LATE FEE per dog, you must register by January 31st!!
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. A late fee of $25 will be applied after January 31. Dog licenses can be purchased at the Town Office during regular office hours OR online!