Today's newsletter is below and in the attached pdf.
NEW NEWS:
Postcards for the Master Plan Survey have been mailed out. Options for completing the survey: 1)There is a QR code on the postcard or 2) find the survey on the town website or 3)you can request a paper copy from the Town Office. The Planning Board is asking that the survey be completed by November 1, 2026. See page 2 for information. The link to the survey is in the pdf.
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 have arrived! The Town Clerk, Tamara Fairbank, will ensure you receive a ballot once she processes your application.
Canaan Transfer Station Hours Change: Beginning Wednesday, September 9, the Canaan Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesdays due to staffing shortages.
Due to office closure (vacation), there will not be a newsletter issued on Wednesday, October 7.
UPDATE ON THE HARVEST FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 11 (From Samara and Dewey):
The 2026 Orange Harvest Festival is in two weeks! On 11 October, from 10AM to 3PM, you can come out to do some shopping, eat some food and enjoy some great music.
We're thrilled to announce we have 48 vendors/organizations committed to setting up a space at this year's festival to sell goods or promote their organization.
The day will start with the Harvest Run 5K hosted by the Friends of Mascoma Foundation. The run starts at 9AM at our Orange Harvest Festival location.
David Wilson has coordinated the music for the Orange Harvest Festival Music Fest with a full day of entertainment by Sydney & Jameson Burnette, Rob LeBlanc, Martin Decato, Scott Sanborn, and David Wilson himself playing too.
We’re looking forward to seeing how many Pie Contest entries we get this year. All entries should be turned in no later than 11:00 AM. Judges will arrive to begin judging at noon. The winners are announced at approximately 1 PM or a bit later, depending on the number of entries judged. If you know anyone interested in participating in the Pie Contest and they need the rules, please reach out to Samara Pitre at samaralyn217@gmail.com
Portable lavatories will be on-site. One will be handicap accessible.
There is no open flame or smoking allowed in or near the barns. Fire extinguishers are located at each of the four entrances to the barns.
This is a family-friendly event so come on out and enjoy the day. We look forward to having you.
SAVE THE DATES:
Sunday, October 11, 2026: The Orange Harvest Festival. See page 5
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 6
Thursday, October 29, 2026: Flu Clinic 4-6pm at Mascoma Health Center in Canaan. See page 7
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: General Election. Vote 11am to 7pm at the Town House.
Saturday, November 28, 2026: Regional Craft Fair from 9am to 3pm at Mascoma High School and Indian River Middle School. More info to come.
Physical copies of the newsletter are available in the Town House lobby.
Click here for the pdf version of the newsletter (all links are live in the pdf)
