Town of Canaan, NY

Public Information

  • News from the Canaan Historical Society

    The Canaan Historical
    Society is very excited to share the news of the start of construction on
    Structural Stabilization – the first phase ...

  • Canaan Fire District Election

    Please take notice that the Annual Canaan Fire District
    Election will take place on December 10, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 p.m.

  • Planning Board Agenda for 11-18-2024

    1. ONVO Site Plan Review
    2. Boundary Line Adjustment for Barracks Nine Holding

  • Town of Canaan Broadband Update

    Town of Canaan Broadband Update

    Both Charter Spectrum and Consolidated (formerly Fairpoint) Communications are installing fiberoptics to carry broadband internet service throughout Canaan.
    If you are ...

 

 

 

Quick Links

2024 Local Laws:

Local Law #4 of 2024. Draft

Local Law #3 of 2024

Local Law #2 of 2024

To VIEW or PAY Canaan tax bills and payment status online, please click HERE

Canaan Town Profile 2024

Town of Canaan Profile

Town of Canaan and Town of Canaan Highway Department Facebook Links:

Town Link
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095249658198

Highway Link
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095366951896

News Release 2024- Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 5 Year Update

Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan

Canaan Local Climate Change and Adaptation Plan Final

Town of Canaan Highway Specs. 2024 Final

Canaan Highway Specs Final 2024

Town Newsletters

To Sign up for Town Newsletters, please click the link below and email the deputy clerk, your name and email address.

deputyclerk@canaannewyork.org

Town Newsletters

Your Town Your News-Fall Edition

Your Town Your News- You Do Not Want to Miss These Events

Your Town Your News-Fall in Canaan

June and July in Canaan

Summertime, Summertime Your Town Your News

Your Town Your News-Spring Is Here 3-29-2024

Your Town Your News-Voting Info & Tax Assessment Caution 03-15-2024

Your Town Your News- A Notice from Your Assessor 3-08-2024

Your Town Your News-December 2023

The Town of Canaan Your Town Your News-Vote

Your Town Your News Autumn 2023

Your Town Your News- Local Events Coming Soon

Your Town Your News-Welcome to Summer 2023

Your Town Your News- March 2023

Your Town Your News February 2023.

ZOOM LINKS

Town Board Special Meeting Links

November 12, 2024 Town Board Meeting Link

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83749825838?pwd=IaObzmd60MJoo3nJcmr0MfbDWJxxA8.1

Regularly Scheduled Town Board Meeting Link 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86247642165?pwd=ewrEa6HQbFobRKAkpxhJdeMc3ANDXM.1

If trouble with link or audio, please call 518-764-2024

Resolutions

2023 Organizational Resolutions

Resolution against hate

Assessment Roll

To VIEW or PAY Canaan tax bills and payment status online, please click HERE

KEEP THE HEAT ON WITH “HEAP”

HEAP flyer

 Fire Company news

A PUBLIC NOTICE -Town Clerk – NOTICE TO BIDDERS – FIRE APPARATUS

Canaan Fire Company Procedures for Meeting Video Conferencing (2)

Proposed 2024 FINAL budget submitted to Town

Canaan Fire Company Fund Balances for 2024 Budget (1)

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Financial Documents

2025 Tentative Budget Revised

Adopted Budget 2025

2024 Budget- Final

2024 Tentative Budget

Fiscal Year End 2022 Budget as of 12/31/2022

2023 budget final approved public copy

2023 Preliminary Budget

2022 final budget

Canaan 2021 AUD as filed

Town Policies

Public Employer Health Emergency Plan

Upcoming Meetings

Agenda
Agenda
December 2024 Dec 2024
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Dec
9
Mon
KEEPING IDENTITIES SAFE for SENIORS SHREDDING BINS AT TOWN HALL
Tickets
Dec 9 – Dec 20 all-day
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7PM Town Board Meeting in Person and via Zoom: ID-862 4764 2165 Link listed under Quick Links
Tickets
Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm
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Dec
12
Thu
Court 4PM. Phone #518-781-3749
Tickets
Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm
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Dec
16
Mon
Canaan Climate Smart Task Force Meeting, Downstairs in Assessor’s Office
Tickets
Dec 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Planning Board Meeting 7PM
Tickets
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Read more
Categories: Planning Board
December 2024 Dec 2024

Living in Canaan

Canaan has a population of less than 1,800 in an area of 36.7 square miles on New York’s border with Massachusetts in northern Columbia County, New York.

The town of Canaan includes parts of East Chatham, the rest of which is in the town of Chatham.

Click here for more information and links.

Canaan has a special program for people over 60 years of age. Seniors meet at the Town Hall every Wednesday from 11am-1pm with lunch provided by Meals on Wheels. The meeting provides many special programs and an opportunity to get to know your neighbors.

For more information call Stephanie Guelpa  518-781-0028.

Home Delivered Meals

Listing of organizations in the Canaan area, including churches, historical societies, recreation and more.

click here for more information

The Town of Canaan offers various services and to its residents. We are served by both the Chatham Central School District and the New Lebanon Central School District, and have a fair number of local businesses around the town.

If you need more information about town services or volunteer opportunities, ask the Town Clerk!

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

NYSERDA New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

County Environmental Management Council

Energize NY

COI Wx Program 2017

Helpful Information

Sep 14, 2015

Senior Lunches – Wednesday 60 Plus Program

Location: Town Hall Hours/days: Wednesday, 11:00 AM-1:00PM Contact: Volunteer opportunities: If you are interested in helping at these weekly lunches, please contact the Town...

Jan 16, 2015

EZ Pass

EZ Passes for passenger vehicles only can now be purchased at Town Hall during office hours for...

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