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.americantowns.com/canaan-ct 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/canaan-ct https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 24 Nov 2024 06:07:22 -0600 Canaan Railroad Days is proud to be celebrating its 59th year in bringing an amazing festival to the Northwest Corner of Canaan, CT. Enjoy fireworks, https://www.americantowns.com/news/canaan-railroad-days-2023-31589732-canaan-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/canaan-railroad-days-2023-31589732-canaan-ct.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Canaan, CT - For the third year in a row, Mountainside Treatment Center will be providing $10,000 worth of academic scholarships to high school https://www.americantowns.com/news/mountainside-offers-academic-scholarships-to-high-school-students-31631120-canaan-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mountainside-offers-academic-scholarships-to-high-school-students-31631120-canaan-ct.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -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.americantowns.com/news/60th-annual-canaan-railroad-days-31672855-canaan-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/60th-annual-canaan-railroad-days-31672855-canaan-ct.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hartford, CT – In his first executive action since being re-elected to a second term earlier this month, Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 23rd, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-takes-first-executive-action-since-reelection-calls-legislature-into-special-session-for-gas-tax-cuts-farefree-bus-service-increased-energy-assistance-and-pandemic-premium-pay-and-updates-to-bottle-bill-31495564-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-takes-first-executive-action-since-reelection-calls-legislature-into-special-session-for-gas-tax-cuts-farefree-bus-service-increased-energy-assistance-and-pandemic-premium-pay-and-updates-to-bottle-bill-31495564-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hartford, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-november-23-2022-31495570-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-provides-update-on-connecticuts-coronavirus-response-efforts-november-23-2022-31495570-hartford-ct.html Health and Fitness Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 28th, announced that in response to calls from his administration and other Connecticut state https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-state-officials-work-with-utilities-to-advance-a-shortterm-customer-relief-plan-to-reduce-the-cost-of-energy-supply-prices-31496197-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-state-officials-work-with-utilities-to-advance-a-shortterm-customer-relief-plan-to-reduce-the-cost-of-energy-supply-prices-31496197-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined CNN’s State of the Union with Dana Bash to discuss next steps for the gun https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-on-state-of-the-union-we-need-to-have-a-conversation-about-the-60-percent-of-counties-refusing-to-implement-gun-safety-laws-31496064-bridgeport-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-on-state-of-the-union-we-need-to-have-a-conversation-about-the-60-percent-of-counties-refusing-to-implement-gun-safety-laws-31496064-bridgeport-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 In letters today to Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and the American Gaming Association, Blumenthal raised concerns about marketing tactics that risk https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-demands-sportsbetting-companies-clear-off-college-campuses-31496394-groton-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-demands-sportsbetting-companies-clear-off-college-campuses-31496394-groton-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sharing feedback he https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-urges-noaa-to-incorporate-connecticut-stakeholder-feedback-in-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-and-inflation-reduction-act-implementation-31496399-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/murphy-urges-noaa-to-incorporate-connecticut-stakeholder-feedback-in-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-and-inflation-reduction-act-implementation-31496399-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON —House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Lucille https://www.americantowns.com/news/delauro-roybalallard-statement-on-mccarthys-unfounded-call-for-the-resignation-of-mayorkas-31496600-new-haven-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/delauro-roybalallard-statement-on-mccarthys-unfounded-call-for-the-resignation-of-mayorkas-31496600-new-haven-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WATCH: Find Your Vibe Winter Campaign Spot Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 29th, announced that the Connecticut Office of Tourism https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-connecticuts-find-your-vibe-tourism-campaign-continues-into-winter-31496718-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-announces-connecticuts-find-your-vibe-tourism-campaign-continues-into-winter-31496718-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The State of Michigan will join a moment of silence on Wednesday at 12:51PM to honor the students  Lansing, MI –?Governor Gretchen https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-orders-flags-lowered-to-honor-victims-of-the-oxford-shooting-31496720-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-orders-flags-lowered-to-honor-victims-of-the-oxford-shooting-31496720-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WATCH: Governor Lamont signs special session legislation Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Nov 29th, announced that he has signed into https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-extending-gas-tax-cuts-and-farefree-bus-service-increasing-energy-assistance-and-pandemic-premium-pay-and-updating-the-bottle-bill-31496751-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-signs-legislation-extending-gas-tax-cuts-and-farefree-bus-service-increasing-energy-assistance-and-pandemic-premium-pay-and-updating-the-bottle-bill-31496751-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the announcement made on Nov 29th, by Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-statement-on-mayor-bronins-announcement-that-he-will-not-seek-reelection-31496738-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-lamont-statement-on-mayor-bronins-announcement-that-he-will-not-seek-reelection-31496738-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 [HARTFORD, CT] — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-statement-on-investigation-revealing-va-safety-violations-31496930-hartford-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blumenthal-statement-on-investigation-revealing-va-safety-violations-31496930-hartford-ct.html Government and Politics Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600