Canaan, Maine
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Monday, September 9, 2019, 6:00pm Selectmen Meeting at Canaan Town Office
The Canaan Maine Fire Department is Actively Seeking Volunteers
Request for Proposals - Design/Build Services
The Town of Canaan is requesting proposals for engineering and construction services related to design and construction of a replacement bridge for Moore’s Mill Road at the Carrabassett Stream. The design and construction shall meet the standards and requirements of the Maine Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.
Please submit three (3) copies of the proposal to:
Denise B. Stetkis
Town Clerk
277 Main Street
PO Box 68
Canaan, ME 04924
The proposal must be received no later than 4 PM, September 23, 2019.
There will be an informational meeting, on site, at 9:00 AM, September 4, 2019.
The proposals will be publicly opened at 6 PM, September 23, 2019, at regularly scheduled Selectmen’s meeting, in Room 1 of the Canaan Town Office, located at the above address.
The envelope should be clearly marked “Moore’s Mill Road Bridge Proposal.”
Got Photos of Canaan?
We are looking for more photos to feature on the website! If you have any nice pictures of Canaan that you are willing to share, please contact the Town Office and let us know!
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW FOR 11/05/2019 STATE & MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM ELECTION
ABSENTEE APPLICATIONS FOR 11/05/2019
YOU MAY APPLY TO RECEIVE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE UPCOMING STATE REFERENDUM AND TOWN OF CANAAN LOCAL OPTION REFERENDUM ELECTION
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.
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.
Dog Licenses
Dogs 6 Months & Older Must Be Registered Within 10 Days of Ownership
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.