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Winter Parking Ban in Effect Nov 1-Apr 16
There is no street or public parking lot parking between 11pm and 6am
during the months from November 1 until April 16
Violators may be fined and towed.
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Reminder- Dec 1 (or first snow fall)-May 1:
Cemeteries are open to pedestrian traffic only. Burials are not permitted during this time. See the Cemetery Page for more info.
Until the first snow fall, not all gates will be unlocked but every cemetery will have a gate open. After the first storm, the gates will be closed.
Closings & Events:
*Upcoming Events: Click Here!
Notice: Holiday Closings
The Town Clerk/Tax office will be closed Wednesday Morning, April 14
as well as Saturday, May 29th and Monday May 31st
for Memorial Day
Monday, May 31st the Library will be closed for Memorial Day
News:
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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.
Mask and three feet of social distancing required.
Zoom meeting info:
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The Trustees of the Library will meet the third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Library. Attendance at these meetings require a mask.
Meeting of the Planning Board shall be the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 pm via Zoom.
Meeting of the Historic District Commission, shall be held the third Monday of the month at 7:15 pm via Zoom.
The Friends of Canaan Village will meet May 11th at 6:30pm.
Meeting of the Budget Committee will meet by ZOOM only on Thursday, April 1st at 7:00 pm
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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:
Annual Roadside Cleanup
SATURDAY, April 24th, 2021 Meet at the beach for supplies 9 AM EDT
Rain Date April 25th
*Covid precautions will be taken during distribution
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Mark your calendars for the
Canaan Town-wide Yard Sale!
Saturday, May 8th!
Starting at 9am
at the
Village Common
and
all over town
Sponsored by the Mt. Cardigan Fish & Game Club
Rain or Shine
Join in
on the common
or just get·on the map of the town!
Pick up a registration form at the town office, library or local bank
Call 523-7712 or 523-4282
to be listed or for further information
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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.
Civil Rights Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Last work day before Christmas
Christmas Day
Tues-Thurs-Sat; 9-12 Wed; 6-8
Summer: 6-4:30 Mon-Thurs
Monday: Center Closed
Tuesday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
Thursday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
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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Email the Town Administrator:
Mike Samson
Email the Website Manager:
Laura Bicknell
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