Town Departments

Selectmen's Office

The Selectmen's office administrates the day-day-day operation of the Town, including management of the General Government budget, and issues permits for the use of the Municipal Community Room and Temporary Pistol permits.
Town Clerk's Office

SPORTSMEN NEWS: The Angler's Guide and Hunter & Trapping Guide are now available in the Town Clerk's Office. Come in and pick up a copy. FEES HAVE CHANGED: All sportsmen licenses and fees were changed 04/16/2010.
Tax Collector's Office

TAX NOTICE - the LAST day to pay taxes without interest is MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2010. Any payment received after that date will have interest due as of the due date (July 1, 2010) at the rate of 1.5% per month or part of a month. See our "Frequently Asked Questions" section.
Land Use Office

The Main Duty of the Land Use Office is to inform the public of all necessary zoning, wetland and building codes and regulations for the Town of Canterbury and to distribute the proper land use permits.
Assessor's Office

The Assessor's Office has new hours. There will be office staff available to assist the public on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. The counter computer, maps & sales books will be available to the public on Tuesdays and Fridays but there will not be any staff available.
Town Treasurer's Office

The duties of the town treasurer are wide and far ranging. They include the day to day financial management of the town, by conservative investment of town funds and proper payment for authorized debts.
Municipal Agent to the Elderly

The Town of Canterbury Municipal Agent to the Elderly is available to assist seniors in information and referral services.
Public Works Department

The Public Works Department performs road maintenance, mows grass, prunes/removes brush/trees, picks up litter, plows snow, and paints stop bars. The crew also maintains trucks at the Town Garage.
Registrars of Voters

The Registrars of Voters are responsible for the administration of all local, state and national elections; the registration of all eligible voters; and the conduct of primaries and referendums.
Animal Control

Animal Control Services are provided by Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (NECCOG), based in Dayville, CT. The contact phone number is (860) 774-1253. On-call emergency service is provided 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Please access this page for possible leads on missing/lost pets.
Constables

Canterbury constables serve the Town by aiding in traffic control and other logistical support at Town functions.
Emergency Management

Local emergency management capabilities support the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security in preparing for our communities' response to potential disasters.
Judge of Probate

Probate Courts have jurisdiction over a wide variety of matters including: Trusts and Estates, Guardians, Conservators and Civil Commitment, and Parents.
Justices of the Peace

Justices of the Peace have general oath-giving powers, may take acknowledgments, may join persons in marriage, and may take depositions. All local Justices of the Peace reside in Canterbury.
Solid Waste Transfer Center

Canterbury's Solid Waste Transfer facility is located in front of the Public Works Garage/Bus Depot at 111 Kinne Road. Hours of operation are Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.