Canaan Select Board: Approves $6,849 security system and land letter of intent

Canaan Select Board · Meeting recap · meeting of Monday, October 26, 2026

The Select Board met on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Members approved the minutes of October 12 and October 23, 2026, and heard reports on highways, solid waste and several other town matters. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 P.M.

Decisions

• Town Office security system: Approved the DS Security Solutions proposal for a security, fire detection, burglary alarm and camera system at $6,849. The vote was unanimous.
• Ethan Allen Park land: Voted unanimously to proceed with a nonbinding letter of intent expressing interest in buying about 22.5 acres. Any purchase would still need further negotiation, due diligence and required approvals, including voter authorization.
• Delinquent taxes: After discussing a property owner's request, the board agreed to keep its existing delinquent tax procedures and penalties.
• Warrant 22-26: The board reviewed and signed the warrant.

Also discussed

• No additional winter plowing commitment was made for Hudson Road. Members discussed possible Better Back Roads funding.
• The Fund Road/Canaan Hill Road culvert project was deferred to the next construction season. The board agreed bid documents should be prepared for review at the next regular meeting.
• Preliminary 2027 Coös County Recycling Center budget proposals would raise Canaan's contribution. No formal action was taken.
• A proposed Border Patrol fiber-optic cable along Route 253, River Road and Hall Stream was not approved. The Town is waiting to review the project plans.
• Traffic concerns on Vermont Routes 114 and 253 were discussed. No action was taken.
• The Town received a preliminary state permit for four speed feedback signs on Routes 102 and 114.
• The General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
• The board entered executive session at 6:52 P.M. under 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(3) to discuss resignation and transition planning, highway personnel updates, and raises, bonuses and stipends. It exited at 7:42 P.M. with no action taken.

Money

• The Recycling Center proposals total $552,396 and $352,496. They would raise Canaan's contribution from $12,282 to $63,705 or $40,652.
• The culvert project is estimated at about $191,000, with a municipal match of about $19,100.
• About $8,000 in grant funding remains available for a future project.
• The security system is paid for with a $5,000 grant and $2,000 from the Building Capital Reserve Fund.
• The Essex County Sheriff's third-quarter invoice totals $12,154.75.
• Vermont League of Cities and Towns dues for FY2027 are $2,558.
• Warrant 22-26 totals $91,395.18.

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