Town of Orange newsletter Vol. 2 No. 35 September 23, 2026

NEW NEWS:

  • Town office closure: The town office will be closed from October 2-12 for vacation, reopening on Wednesday, October 14. The Town Clerk's office hours remain as normal. 

OTHER INFORMATION TO BE AWARE OF:

  • Absentee Ballot Applications: Submit the application to Tamara Fairbank; the link is below. Note: Absentee ballots are not available yet. The Town Clerk, Tamara Fairbank, will ensure you receive a ballot once they are available. 

  • Canaan Transfer Station Hours Change: Beginning Wednesday, September 9, the Canaan Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesdays due to staffing shortages.

  • Planning Board Public Hearing: Monday, September 28, 6:30 pm - see page 7

  • Due to office closure (vacation), there will not be a newsletter issued on Wednesday, October 7. 

NEXT HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DATE:

  • Saturday, September 26: LEBANON at DHMC Lot 27, 52 Labombard Rd, Lebanon (LAST ONE FOR THE SEASON!)

SAVE THE DATES:

  • Saturday, September 26, 2026: Canaan Town-Wide Yard Sale.  See page 5 for information and who to contact if you want to participate.  

  • Monday, September 28, 2026: Planning Board Public Hearing, see page 6 for further details. 

  • Sunday, October 11, 2026: The Orange Harvest Festival. See page 7

  • Sunday, October 11, 2026: The Town Museum is open 2-4pm

  • Friends of Mascoma Harvest Run to be held at the Orange Harvest Festival  - see page 8

  • Thursday, October 29, 2026:  Flu Clinic 4-6pm at Mascoma Health Center in Canaan. See last page

  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026: General Election.  Vote 11am to 7pm at the Town House. 

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