Town of Canaan, NY

Notice of Receipt of 2026 Tax Roll and Warrant for Town of Canaan

TAKE NOTICE, that I, Heather O’Grady, the undersigned Collector of Taxes of the Town of Canaan, County of Columbia and the State of New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes within the Town of Canaan for the year 2026, and that I will attend at the Town Hall at 1647 County Route 5 in the Town of Canaan on the following days: Monday and Wednesday, from 2:30 pm-4:30pm and for the month of January, Friday, 9:30am-12:00pm for the purpose of receiving payment of taxes listed on said roll. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that taxes may be paid on or before February 02, 2026 without charge or interest. Payment of taxes may now be done by credit/debit card. We will accept payments that are postmarked on February 2. On all taxes received after such date, there shall be added interest of 1% for each additional month or fraction thereof, thereafter until such taxes are paid or until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer pursuant to law. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to the provisions of the law, the tax roll of the Town of Canaan will be returned to the County Treasurer of the County of Columbia on the 1st day of June 2026. Heather O’Grady Tax...

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2026 Transfer Station and Recycle Stickers

2026 Transfer Station Stickers will be available beginning December 1, 2025 $25 per household. (Please bring proof of residency as well as license plate numbers.) On the same date, we will begin selling the 2026 County Recycle stickers which are $75.00 for residents under the age of 65, and $50.00 for those age 65 and older. If both stickers are purchased in a single transaction, there will be a $5.00...

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Canaan Historical Society Construction and New Program Update August 2026

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st “Great Fall” a film by Ted Timreck The story of preservation of Native culture in Turners Falls, MA 4 PM Canaan Town Hall SATURDAY,AUGUST 8th “The Wolf’s Path: American Revolutionary Soldiers” by Dodie Gearing 4 PM Canaan Town Hall SATURDAY, AUGUST 15h HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING  “The Canaan Richmond Boulder Train” by Buzz Doherty 3 PM  Canaan Town Hall                                                             FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION The Canaan Historical Society is happy to announce that as of the new year the bulk of the structural stabilization construction work has been completed.  In addition to sill and foundation work, a change order for a hefty amount was required when rot in three of the four corner posts was discovered. These had to be replaced with new laminated pressure treated wood to keep the building secure for another 200 years. Next up is the restoration of the clear triple hung windows and the Palladian window over the front door.  To help fund this work donations are gratefully accepted through the website https://www.CanaanHistoricalSociety.org. Lauree...

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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 interested in services provided by Charter Spectrum: • Check their map athttp://www.bldlkup.com/ • Contact Charter Spectrum athttps://www.spectrum.com/ • Visit the Spectrum temporary store at the former Blue Seal building on Route 66 in Chatham until August 1 If you are interested in services provided by Consolidated (formerly Fairpoint) Communications: • Check their map at https://www.consolidated.com/residential/internet • Contact Consolidated at https://www.consolidated.com/ If neither Spectrum nor Consolidated have your address on their maps for broadband service, please contact the Town of Canaan Broadband Subcommittee member: Brenda Adams...

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