Directory/Office Hours
- Upcoming Closings
The Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office will be closed on Tuesday, September 19th and Thursday, September 21st for training.
These are the standard Holiday Observances.
New Year’s Day
Civil Rights Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor DayColumbus Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Last work day before Christmas
Christmas Day
For all emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
| Town Department | Contact | Hours | Contact them about: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessing Department | 523-4501 x 103 | Mon-Fri: 8:30-4 | Tax Assessment/Evaluation, Tax Cards, Tax Appeals/Exemptions/Abatements/Deferrals/Credits, Property Transfers, Water Bills/Turn On or Shut Off, Timber & Logging, Excavations, 911 addresses. Questions for the Planning Board and the Historic District can also be found on their respective pages. |
| Administrator/Select Board | 523-4501 x 105 | Mon-Fri: 8-4 | Laws, Town Operations, Cemeteries and/or Burials, Reservations of Town Meeting Spaces, Beach Information |
| Building Inspector | 523-4850 | Leave a message on the answering machine and your call will be returned. | Building, Remodeling, Property Improvements |
| Canaan Ambulance | 523-8808 Non-Emergencies | Leave a message on the answering machine and your call will be returned. | Non-emergency services, Tours, Volunteer Information |
| Fire Department | 523-4850 Non-Emergencies | Leave a message on the answering machine and your call will be returned. | Non-emergency services, Tours, Volunteer Information |
| Highway Department | 523-4344 | Winter- Mon-Fri: 7-3:30 Summer- Mon-Thurs: 6-4:30 | Driveway Permits, Road Maintenance Questions, Overweight Waivers, Free Fill |
| Human Services | 523-9901 | Mon/Thurs/Fri: 9-11 am & Tues/Wed: by appointment | Emergency help for Essential Food, Shelter, or Utilities |
| Library | 523-9650 | Mon: 1-8 pm Tues: 1-8 pm Wed: 1-8 pm Thurs: 1-5 pm Fri 9-12 pm Sat 9-1 pm | Books & Media, Research, Public Computers, Children’s Programs, Humanities & Educational Programs |
| Mechanic | 523-4501 x 502 | By Appointment | Town Equipment |
| Police Department | 523-7400 | Lobby Open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | Non-emergency services, Pistol Permits, Bicycle Registration, Non-trespass orders, Safety Questions |
| Recreation Coordinator | 523-4501 x 111 | By Appointment | Recreation Programs, Volunteering |
| Town Clerk/Tax Collector/Voting & Elections Information | 523-4501 x 102 | Mon-Wed-Fri: 9-12 & 1-4 Tues-Thurs-Sat: 9-12 Wed: 6-8 | Car/Boat/Dog Registrations, Town Records, Vital Records, Marriage Licenses, Voter & Election Information |
| Town Finance Office | 523-4501 x 107 | Mon-Thurs: 8-3 | Checking & Payment Issues |
| Transfer Station | 523-7952 | Sun & Mon: Center Closed Tues & Thurs: 2pm-6pm Wed & Fri: 7am-11am Sat: 8am-2pm Closed on: New Years Day, the Saturday before Memorial Day, Independence Day, the Saturday before Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. | Dump Stickers may be obtained at the Town Office during regular office hours. You must present proof of residence and vehicle registration. Call the Transfer Station to confirm Hours of Operation; General questions about rules or items allowed can also be directed to the Town Administrator 523-4501 x 105. |
| Water & Sewer Department | W&S Operator: 304-9380 | Tours available upon request. | Emergency Issues with water or sewer. For water shut-offs, water turn-ons, and meter readings please call Assessing Clerk at 523-4501- x 103 |
| Website/Newsletter Manager | 523-4501 x 108 | By Appointment | Questions about Events, Businesses, or How to list these things in the directories, calendars, and/or newsletter. |