Canaan, Maine
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 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.
2021 Annual Town Meeting - March 13th & Municipal Election - March 15th
Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 13th beginning at 9am. Location to be determined. Please watch for updates.
Registered voters will check in with the clerk at the door, receive a resident voting card. If you wish to register to voter, the clerk will have voter registration cards. Be prepared to show proof of residency and if you are a new voter, proof of identification.
Municipal Election is scheduled for Monday, March 15th Polls open 8:00am to 7:00pm. Location to be determined.
APPLICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL ABSENTEE BALLOT AVAIL NOW
Absentee ballot APPLICATIONS are available now until Wednesday, March 10th
Special Circumstance Absentee ballots available, to those who qualify, March 11th through election day, Monday, March 15th
Absentee Ballots will be available by February 12, 2021.
MUNICIPAL NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE NOW
NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 2020 for the following positions:
(3) Select Board for 1 year term; (1) Road Commissioner for 1 year term; (5) Planning Board Member for term of 2 years.
- Anyone may circulate a petition. You do not have to witness the signatures. They will be validated by the Town Clerk.
- 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 to Town Clerk is January 14th, 2021 by 4pm.
Vehicle & Trailer Registration
Residents of the Town of Canaan may register their vehicle or trailer at the Town Office during regular business hours of 8am - 12pm; 1pm - 4:00pm. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday or Wednesdays 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.
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
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
2021 DOG TAGS AVAILABLE NOW
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!