AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Canaan Connecticut. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/canaan-ct 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/canaan-ct https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:28:08 -0600 North Canaan Events Committee Will Continue to Host Canaan Railroad Days Retaining the Traditional Events That Have Made the Festival the Mainstay of https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/60th-annual-canaan-railroad-days-31672855-canaan-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/60th-annual-canaan-railroad-days-31672855-canaan-ct.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The 3rd Annual ImpaCT Awards Ceremony will take place on October 22, 2025 at Hartford Marriott Downtown. Additionally, the ImpaCT Awards Ceremony will https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/united-way-and-fox61-announce-2025-impact-award-finalists-31764950-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/united-way-and-fox61-announce-2025-impact-award-finalists-31764950-hartford-ct.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ANNOUNCEMENTS Summer Reading was a Success! Thank you! As we wrap up another successful Summer Reading at the Weston Public Library, we would like https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/weston-public-library-adult-newsletter-september-25-31764852-weston-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/weston-public-library-adult-newsletter-september-25-31764852-weston-ct.html Schools and Libraries Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Hartford, CT — For the third year, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 are honoring individuals, groups, and https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/united-way-and-fox61-announce-2025-impact-award-finalists-31764857-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/united-way-and-fox61-announce-2025-impact-award-finalists-31764857-hartford-ct.html Clubs and Organizations Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Commissioner Hill-Lilly to Depart State Service on September 1 After 37 Years Working at DCF HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today is https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-congratulates-dcf-commissioner-hilllilly-on-accepting-position-with-national-child-advocacy-organization-31762391-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-congratulates-dcf-commissioner-hilllilly-on-accepting-position-with-national-child-advocacy-organization-31762391-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on August 11 announced that Connecticut will hold its annual Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 17, through https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-connecticuts-2025-sales-taxfree-week-runs-from-august-17-to-23-31762389-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-connecticuts-2025-sales-taxfree-week-runs-from-august-17-to-23-31762389-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on August 8 announced that https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-for-the-coming-week-31762387-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-for-the-coming-week-31762387-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont today said that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that it is attempting to terminate https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-trump-administrations-termination-of-solar-for-all-program-will-prevent-thousands-of-connecticut-households-from-accessing-clean-affordable-solar-energy-31762388-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-trump-administrations-termination-of-solar-for-all-program-will-prevent-thousands-of-connecticut-households-from-accessing-clean-affordable-solar-energy-31762388-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Middletown, CT - Something is seriously wrong with the Bethel Democrats. In just one week, not one, but two prominent Bethel Democrats have found https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/bethel-democrats-just-cant-follow-the-law-second-democrat-arrested-in-one-week-whats-going-on-in-bethel-31761478-middletown-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/bethel-democrats-just-cant-follow-the-law-second-democrat-arrested-in-one-week-whats-going-on-in-bethel-31761478-middletown-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont on August 1 announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to return to full-staff at sunset on https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-directs-flags-to-return-to-fullstaff-saturday-evening-31762385-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-directs-flags-to-return-to-fullstaff-saturday-evening-31762385-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 National Farmers Market Week is August 3 to 9, 2025 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents to support local https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-encourages-residents-to-shop-connecticut-grown-during-national-farmers-market-week-31762386-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-encourages-residents-to-shop-connecticut-grown-during-national-farmers-market-week-31762386-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-attorney-general-tong-commissioner-dykes-and-commissioner-juthani-respond-to-the-epas-proposed-repeal-of-the-landmark-endangerment-finding-31760339-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-attorney-general-tong-commissioner-dykes-and-commissioner-juthani-respond-to-the-epas-proposed-repeal-of-the-landmark-endangerment-finding-31760339-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Middletown, CT - State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan has once again been arrested—this time on additional charges of larceny. Just weeks https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/state-representative-raghib-alliebrennan-arrested-again-for-shoplifting-chairman-ben-proto-its-time-for-accountability-31761477-middletown-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/state-representative-raghib-alliebrennan-arrested-again-for-shoplifting-chairman-ben-proto-its-time-for-accountability-31761477-middletown-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting 211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont On July 27 announced that https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-beginning-monday-31760337-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-activates-extreme-hot-weather-protocol-beginning-monday-31760337-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 HARTFORD, CT - Governor Ned Lamont On July 27 announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-directs-flags-to-halfstaff-in-honor-of-plainville-firefighter-raymond-moreau-31760338-hartford-ct.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-directs-flags-to-halfstaff-in-honor-of-plainville-firefighter-raymond-moreau-31760338-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600