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2026 Town and School Meeting Minutes
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2026 Town Meeting Minutes 		Document
2026 School Meeting Minutes
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Special Town Meeting Minutes (Draft Copy) - April 27, 2026
2026 Town and School Officer Election
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Official Election Results - 2026 Town Officer Election - March 3, 2026
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2026 Slate of Candidate		Document
2026 Sample Ballot

Vermont Election Laws

Vermont Election Laws no longer require Vermont Towns to hold a yearly nomination caucus:  The sole purpose of which is to have a candidate for each vacant office.

Interested candidates wishing to run for election as a Town Official must get a petition at the Canaan Town Clerk’s Office. The petition must be signed by 1% of the legal voters of the Town of Canaan.  (This is about 7 signatures)

The petition form must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2026.  If you are interested in seeing someone’s name on the ballot, please do not hesitate to pick up a petition.

The following is a list of Town Officers on the 2026 Ballot:

            Town Moderator                  1 year            

School Moderator                1 year

Selectboard                          3 years

Town Clerk                          3 years

Town Treasurer                   3 years

Lister                                   3 years

School Director                   3 years

School Director (x2)           2 years

Auditor                                3 years

Trustee of Public Funds      3 years

Library Trustee (x2)            3 years

Library Trustee                    2 years

Sexton                                 1 year

If you have any questions regarding the positions, terms, and duties, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office.  


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Local Candidate Nominating Petition & Consent Form
2025 Town and School Meeting Minutes
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2025 Town Meeting Minutes		Document
2025 School Meeting Minutes
2025 Town and School Officer Election
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2025 Slate of Candidates		Document
2025 Sample Ballot
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2025 Canaan Town Plan Draft (Rev. 01-13-2025)
Special Town Election- August 13, 2024 - Official Results
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Official Election Results - 2024 Special Election - August 13, 2024
Special Town Election- August 13, 2024 - Sample Ballot
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Special Election- Cannabis Opt In - Sample Ballot 2024
Background and Factors to Consider:

Excerpt from the March 18, 2024, Selectboard Meeting minutes: "Kevin Ohearn – Cannabis Dispensary in Beecher Falls – Mr. Ohearn came in to ask the selectboard what his next steps are to open a cannabis dispensary in Beecher Falls. He is looking to open it in the building on the corner of the bridge and River Road in Beecher Falls. Zach informed the Selectboard and Mr. Ohearn that this will need to go to the town as an Australian ballot vote. This vote will need to be warned as with any election. Zach stated he will reach out to the State of Vermont and fellow clerks to see what the next steps for the town are. He will have more information for the next selectboard meeting."
Excerpt from the April 15, 2024 Selectboard Meeting Minutes: "Cannabis Dispensary Ballot Vote – The board discussed the pending request. They decided that it would be best to wait until the August primaries to complete the vote. The board discussed the possibility of the requestor getting a petition requesting the vote to happen at a different date. They decided to deal with this as it came about."
An important note to remember is that although these proceedings have begun at the request of a single individual. This vote will set a precedent for anyone looking to open a cannabis retail location within Canaan or Beecher Falls. Two other important factors are that the vote can be rescinded at any time following a new election pertaining to the Town opting out. The second point is that although the Town may opt-out at any point, any establishments created during the opt-in period will be grandfathered and can remain operational.
For more information, visit: https://ccb.vermont.gov/

2024 Justice of the Peace Election

NOTICE TO THE LEGAL VOTERS OF

THE TOWN OF CANAAN

The election of Justices of the Peace for the Town of Canaan is set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  The Town of Canaan is allotted five Justices of the Peace by the State of Vermont.  Candidates for these five positions need to submit a nomination petition signed by 1% of the legal voters of Canaan (Approximately 7 Voters) and a consent form by Friday, August 16, 2024, by 5:00 P.M.  If you have any questions please contact Zachary William Brown, Town Clerk and Treasurer at 802-266-3370 or clerktreas@canaan-vt.org. 


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2024 JP Nomination Petition and Consent Form
2024 Town and School Meeting Minutes
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2024 Town Meeting Minutes		Document
2024 School District Meeting Minutes
2024 Town and School Election Results
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2024 Town and School Election Results
To view the Offical Return of Votes Report, please stop by the Canaan Town Clerk's Office, Canaan Post Office, Beecher Post Office, Alice M. Ward Memorial Library, or the Canaan Rec Park.  Copies of the ORV are posted on the bulletin boards in these locations.  
2024 Sample Town and School Ballot
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2024 Sample Town and School Ballot
List of Appointed Positions- 2024

Appointed Positions

If you are interested in the Appointed Offices, please contact the Selectboard with a letter stating your interest and why you believe you would be a good fit for the position.  All appointments are made following the Town Meeting  on March 6, 2023.  If you would like to know more about the positions please come to any of the Selectboard meeting from now until January 30, 2023

Zoning Board of Adjustments/Planning Commission (x3)—2 Year Terms 

Zoning Board of Adjustments/Planning Commission —1 Year Term  

Emergency Management Coordinator—1 Year Term     

Health Officer—1 Year Term   

Town Service Officer —1 Year Term      

Cemetery Committee —1 Year Term    

Rep to Ambulance District A1—1 Year Term

Loan Committee Treasurer—1 Year Term

Animal Control Officer—1 Year Term

Weigher of Coal—1 Year Term

Tree Warden—1 Year Term

Green Up Chairperson—1 Year Term                                             

Inspector of Lumber, Shingles, and Wood —1 Year Term 

CT River Joint Commission (x2)—1 Year Term   

Rec Park (x4) - 1 Year Term, 2 Year Term, and 3 Year Terms

Fence Viewer (x2) - 3 Year Terms

Cemetery Commission (x2) - 1 Year and 2 Year Terms

Community Forest (x3) - 3 Year Terms
2023 Town and School Meeting Minutes and Election Results
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2023 Town and School Election Results
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2023 Town and School Meeting Minutes
2023 Sample Town and School Ballot
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2023 Sample Ballot
List of Appointed Positions- 2023

Appointed Positions

If you are interested in the Appointed Offices, please contact the Selectboard with a letter stating your interest and why you believe you would be a good fit for the position.  All appointments are made following the Town Meeting  on March 6, 2023.  If you would like to know more about the positions please come to any of the Selectboard meeting from now until January 30, 2023

Zoning Board of Adjustments (x2)—2 Year Terms                         Fire Warden—5 Year Term

Health Officer—1 Year Term                                                          Cemetery Committee —1 Year Term     

Town Service Officer —1 Year Term                                              NVDA Representative (x2) —2 Year Terms

Emergency Management Coordinator—1 Year Term                      Rep to Ambulance District A1—1 Year Term

Revolving Loan (x2)—3 Year Terms                                               Loan Committee Treasurer—1 Year Term

CT River Joint Commission (x2)—1 Year Term                             Animal Control Officer—1 Year Term

Green Up Chairperson—1 Year Term                                             Weigher of Coal—1 Year Term

Inspector of Lumber, Shingles, and Wood —1 Year Term              Tree Warden—1 Year Term

Community Forest (x2)—3 Year Terms                                           Rec Park (x2)—3 Year Terms

Rec Park—2 Year Term                                                                    Rec Park— 1 Year Term

 
2022 Town and School Election Results and Meeting Minutes
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Click here to view 2022 Town and School Election Results
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Click here to view 2022 Town Meeting Minutes
2022 Town and School Sample Ballot
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Click here to view Sample Town & School Ballot 2022

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