Town of Canaan, NY Highway Department

02/11/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF CANAAN ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Canaan will receive bids for Heavy Equipment, Materials, Hauling and Services.
All bidders must supply: Certificate of Insurance and a Non-Collusion Bidding Certificate.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder and item being bid upon. All bids will be received at the office of the Town Clerk, 1647 County Route 5, Canaan, NY 12029, during normal business hours, until 9:30 a.m., EST, March 19th, 2026.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 a.m., EST, on March 19th, 2026, at the Town Hall.
Specifications of minimum requirements may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk office or the Town Highway Garage during normal business hours.
The Town Board will award the contract for said project to the lowest responsible bidder. In case there are two or more responsible bidders, who submit identical bids, as to the price, the Town Board may award the contract to either, or both bidders.
The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

By Order of the Canaan Town Board
Sandra Bevens
Canaan Town Clerk

12/11/2025

Position Open
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Canaan, Columbia County, New York, seeks applicants for a position in the Town Highway Department, for a Motor Equipment Operator (MEO). 2026 MEO pay rate $26.25/Hr.
Applicants are asked to forward a letter of interest, and resume, to the Highway Clerk, Town of Canaan Highway Department, PO Box 34, Canaan, NY 12029 or pick up and return an application to the Highway Department at 1898 State Route 295, Canaan, NY during business hours. Applications or letters of interest shall be delivered to the Town of Canaan highway department Clerk on or before Monday, December 15th by end of day.
Christine Wemple
Highway Clerk
518-781-4455

11/21/2025

Town of Canaan, NY

11/17/2025

Town of Canaan, NY Position Open

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Canaan, Columbia County, New York, seeks applicants for a position in the Town Highway Department, for a Motor Equipment Operator (MEO).

Applicants are asked to forward a letter of interest, and resume, to the Highway Clerk, Town of Canaan Highway Department, PO Box 34, Canaan, NY 12029 or pick up and return an application to the Highway Department at 1898 State Route 295, Canaan, NY during business hours. Applications or letters of interest shall be delivered to the Town of Canaan highway department Clerk on or before Monday, December 15th by end of day.

Christine Wemple
Highway Clerk
518-781-4455

11/06/2025

10/30/2025

https://www.auctionsinternational.com/auction/44890/bidgallery/

2023 Chevy 3500HD Truck Bed with Mooradian Cab Protector Winpower 30/20 PTCD Tractor-Driven Alternator with Transfer Switch

10/20/2025

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧

Location: CSX Railroad Crossing – Bradley’s Crossing
Closure Begins: Today, Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Reopening Expected: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Please be advised that Bradley’s Crossing at the CSX railroad crossing will be temporarily closed starting at 9:00 AM today for necessary maintenance and upgrades. The road is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, October 22nd, pending completion of work.

Canaan Protective Fire Company New York
Town of Canaan, NY
Red Rock Volunteer Fire Company
East Chatham Fire Co., Inc.
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Lebanon Valley Protective Association
New York State Police

10/06/2025

ATTENTION:
Highway Superintendent vacancy: Town of Canaan seeks candidates for an interim, appointed Highway Superintendent. Applicants must be a town resident. Duties include managing daily operations of the town highway department including project management and scheduling, bid preparation and evaluation, budget preparation, personnel management and training, and meeting contractual requirements of the department. CDL –Class A preferred. A letter of interest and resume should be sent to [email protected] by October 17th, 2025.

10/02/2025

Please see attached for the New York State Burn Ban.

Town of Canaan, NY
Town of Canaan, NY Highway Department
Town of Chatham Highway Department
Town of Chatham, New York
Town of New Lebanon, NY

10/01/2025

🚧Traffic Advisory: Paving Work Underway on County Route 5.

Just a reminder to the public — paving operations have begun today, Tuesday, October 1st, on County Route 5 northbound, between State Route 295 and State Route 20.

🚧 Expect temporary traffic delays and possible detours in the work zone. Please drive carefully, follow posted signage, and stay alert to keep everyone safe.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as improvements are made to enhance the safety and quality of our county roads.

For more details or updates, contact the Columbia County Highway Department.

Town of Canaan, NY
Canaan Protective Fire Company New York
East Chatham Fire Co., Inc.
Lebanon Valley Protective Association
Red Rock Volunteer Fire Company
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
New York State Police