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NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING
Name of Applicant: Bear Hill Conservancy Trust, and William & Virginia Hart
Application: Lot Line Adjustment
Description of Application: Increase Tax Lot 10-20A to 23.4 acres, and decrease Tax Lot 10-20 to 1319 acres by transferring 20.39 acres.
Location of Property:
219 Clark Hill Road
Date: June 24, 2021 at 6:45 PM
Location of Hearing: Mascoma Community Health Center, 18 Roberts Road, Canaan NH
The application may be viewed at the town office, or through the online agenda
https://tinyurl.com/pb-agd
where Zoom instructions will also be found. Alternatively, to join meeting by telephone, please call one of these two numbers: (301) 715-8592 or (929) 436-2866. Help line is 603-252-9622.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with § RSA 676:4 that the above application will be submitted to the Canaan Planning Board during a regular meeting of the Board at the date and time indicated.
Upon a finding by the Board, that the application meets the submission requirements of the Canaan Subdivision Regulations, the Board will vote to accept the application as complete and a public hearing on the merits of the proposal will follow immediately. Please be advised that your right to testify is restricted to the public hearing portion of the meeting and that the Board has the discretion of placing certain limitations on testimony to maintain the orderly and timely conduct of business. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you may submit comments to the Board in writing.
Should a decision not be reached at the public hearing, this application will stay on the Board’s agenda until such time as it is approved, conditionally approved, or disapproved.
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MEETINGS:
These meetings are open to the public.
Board of Selectman Meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month in the conference room on the lower level of the Library at 5:00 pm.
MEETINGS WILL HELD LIVE AT THE CONFERENCE ROOM
MUST WEAR MASK and MAINTAIN 3 FOOT SEPARATION
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The Trustees of the Library will meet the third Monday of the month
April 19th meeting is via Zoom only. Please email circulationdesk@canaanlibrary.org for the Zoom link.
Meeting of the Planning Board shall be the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30pm at the Mascoma Community Health Center, 18 Roberts Road, and also via Zoom.
Meeting of the Historic District Commission, takes place at the Mascoma Community Health Center,
18 Roberts Road at 7:15 PM on the 3rd Monday of every month. See Current Agenda for details, including Zoom instructions.
The Friends of Canaan Village will meet May 11th at 6:30pm.
Meeting of the Budget Committee will take place at 7pm on Sept 2 &16 at the meeting house, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4, and Dec 2 & 16 at the fire station.
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A dream –
High speed internet for everyone in Canaan with little or no cost increase!
The Grafton County Commissioners have formed a Broadband Committee to explore the possibilities of a county-wide initiative for broadband. Brigitte Codling, Town Manager of Haverhill, Carina Park, Town Administrator of Campton, Nicholas Coates, Town Administrator of Bristol, Andrew Dorsett, Town Manager of Littleton and Canaan’s Mike Samson are the members of the working group. Bonnie Labrie of Canaan is working with Samson to provide technical assistance at the meetings.
The goal is to assure that every resident has access to high speed internet service in Grafton County. This service is critical for remote education and people working remotely from their homes. The access will increase the value for all homes currently without internet access.
Canaan started work on a project for the Town of Canaan about six months ago. We have been exploring the financial viability of implementing a plan for Canaan and have looked to the progress of other communities for examples. Canaan will be following two paths; implementation within Canaan without outside help or implementation through a county initiative.
We need your help!!!
We have received 91 responses so far. We only need 1,664 more to create a complete map!
THE FIRST STEP IS TO TEST EXISTING SPEEDS - We’d like you to use a free computer app that is sponsored by the National Association of Counties to test your internet speed. This app is risk free and only takes a few moments. We would like everyone to test your speed on your computer at home and on your smart phone.
THIS APP IS FOR SMART PHONES.
GOOGLE ANY APP ON YOUR DESKTOP THAT TESTS INTERNET SPEED AND SEND THE UP-LOAD AND DOWN LOAD SPEEDS TO US IN AN E-MAIL - townadmin@canaannh.org.
Thank you for your help!
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Canaan Town Library
The library is now open by appointment.
LIBRARY BY APPOINTMENT: Mondays 4-8pm (new), Tuesday 1-5 pm, Wednesday 5-8 pm, Friday 9-12
The library will be open by appointment three days a week. You will be able to schedule a 30 minute appointment for you and members of your household (up to a total of 8 people, infants and toddlers count!) to use the library. Appointments must be booked prior to arriving at the library. Please call or email and we will schedule your specific 30 minute time slot.
LIBRARY TAKE OUT AVAILABLE AS SCHEDULED: Monday 5-7 pm, Thursday 1-3 pm, Saturday 10-12 pm
You can:
• browse the stacks
• check out materials
• use a computer
• send a fax
• make photocopies
For folks who would like to grab their library materials and go -- Library Take Out is a great option!
Please call 523-9650 or email circulationdesk@canaanlibrary.org to learn more and schedule your appointment. Please remember that we are excited to see you and your families, but currently, there will not be time to visit or linger. We will be happy to assist you in finding materials and answering reference questions. To make appointments available for a larger group of patrons, we ask that you be prepared to check out materials that can last you and your family 3 weeks. If you need to supplement these materials, feel free to use our Library Take Out program. For more information please visit our website: https://www.canaanlibrary.org/
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A Moose Plate Grant was Received to Stabilize the Freight House at the end of Depot Street.
From left to right: Alv Elvestad, Linda Jones, Judith Kushner, Sue Jukosky, Jamie Jukosky, Melissa Allen, Andrew Cushing, William Mackey, Alton Hennessy.
Great job by the volunteers who submitted the application!
Mascoma Valley Preservation (MVP) spent a day cleaning up around Canaan's B&M freight shed in August 2020. Thanks to all who chipped in and to the Town of Canaan for chipping all the brush!
And. . . .
Don't forget to check out the Old Home Day Photos on the Old Home Days Page and the Christmas in Canaan Galleries on the Christmas in Canaan Page
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Canaan . . .
A friendly Community created by helpful neighbors and willing volunteers. A community that shares in
Community Support
Local Healthcare
A strong community tied together by efficient and responsive
Town Government and civic and community groups.
For Boards, Departments & Town Information, visit our Town Government Page or the Town Offices Tab.
A place of Opportunity that provides the perfect setting for Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs & Craftsmen in the natural beauty that draws visitors to our lakes, trails and mountains. We come from a variety of backgrounds, have diverse talents, hold independent views, and express ourselves in many different ways.
For a closer look at how you might find your perfect niche here, visit our Opportunity Page.
The Heritage of New England still plays a strong role in Canaan. We value our history, meeting places, old ways, and lessons from the past. Our heritage helps us to embrace the future.
For images from our past, understanding of our history and our efforts to retain our traditions, visit our Heritage page.
Local Events:
Lions Club Summer Concert Series
kicks off July 6th!
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Canaan Transfer Station
July 10, 2021
8am – 1pm
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Beginning Monday, May 24, in addition to Library Take Out and Library Appointments, the library will be offering Walk-In times each Monday from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. No need to schedule ahead. During Walk-In time, you may visit the library without an appointment. For more info click here
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Farmers & Artisan's Market
Sundays on the Common
from May 23-Oct 3
10am-2pm
More info at https://www.facebook.com/canaanfarmersmarket
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American Red Cross
Canaan, NH Blood Drives
Noon - 5:00 pm By appointment only: Appointments must be made by 3pm on the Friday previous to the blood draw.
Click here for appointments and more information
St. Mary's Dates:
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Yoga
Indoor yoga classes in December are being offered at the Mascoma Community Health Center (MCHC), and a once a month online Zoom yoga class. Click here for more info about Yoga!
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These are the standard Holiday Observances. Please watch the News & Alerts Tab for other closings or changes in this schedule.
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Summer: 6-4:30 Mon-Thurs
Monday: Center Closed
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Friday: 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Transfer Station is closed on the following holidays: New Years Day, Independence Day, the Saturday before Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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