Canaan, Maine
THE TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSE TUESDAY, JUNE 21 FOR MANDATORY TRAINING
Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 6:00pm - Select Board Meeting at Canaan Town Office
See full schedule here
Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 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.
APPLICATIONS FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE NOW FOR STATE PRIMARY ELECTION 06/14/2022
APPLICATIONS FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION:
- ONLINE AT: Maine Absentee Ballot Request
- VOTER MAY CALL 207-474-8682 TO REQUEST A BALLOT
- STOP INTO THE TOWN OFFICE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
- IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER MAY REQUEST A BALLOT FOR YOU
- YOU WILL RECEIVE THE BALLOT FOR THE PARTY YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED
ABOUT VOTING IN A PRIMARY:
Qualified political party (Democratic, Green Independent, Libertarian and Republican).
Please be advised, Green Independent and Libertarian party's may not have candidates on a ballot. This information will be available soon so if you are enrolled in either of these party's please periodically check the State's website.
- THE DEADLINE TO CHANGE ENROLLMENT FOR THIS PRIMARY IS BY MAY 27TH AT 4PM
- AFTER A VOTER HAS BEEN ENROLLED IN A PARTY FOR 3 MTHS, YOU MAY CHANGE YOUR PARTY ENROLLMENT BY COMPLETING A VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION.
- IF YOU ARE UNENROLLED, NOT ENROLLED IN A PARTY, AND WISH TO VOTE FOR A PARTICULAR PARTY CANDIDATE, YOU WOULD NEED TO COMPLETE A VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION AND INDICATE WHICH PARTY YOU WISH TO BE ENROLLED. THIS SHOULD BE DONE BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
Anyone that completes an application will receive their ballot by mail once they are received by the Town Clerk. Ballots are expected by MAY 9TH.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO VOTE IN A PRIMARY AND WHAT IS ON THE BALLOT, PLEASE VISIT THE STATE'S WEBSITE Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions (maine.gov)
BULKY & UNIVERSAL WASTE COLLECTION WEEKEND
NEW LOCATION DROP OFF IS ON TROPICAL FISH ROAD IN CANAAN
2022 Annual Clean up weekends dates are:
April 30 & May 1st
September 17th & 18th
7am to 5pm
It is your responsibility to unload materials into the dumpsters at the direction of the attendants.
Residents must have a ticket to dispose of any bulky waste!!
GENERAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE
Our General Assistance Administrator is here by appointment
NOTICE OF SALE
The Canaan Board of Selectmen is accepting bids for the purchase of the municipality’s interest in a tax acquired property. Each bid must be in writing and in a sealed envelope marked “Tax Sale Bid” with the appropriate map and lot and account numbers (see below) on the outside. There is a minimum bid of $4,000.
All bids must be received by the Board of Selectmen no later than 6:00pm on April 6, 2022. Late bids will not be opened or considered.
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
2022 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!