Foley is new fire chief in North Canaan

NORTH CANAAN — The Canaan Fire Company named a new chief and officers for 2023 at its annual election meeting on Dec. 1, 2022.

At 34 years of age, Michael Foley has become the youngest Canaan Fire Company member to attain the position of Chief. His father, John, had served as Chief until his untimely death in 2009. Young Michael Foley had begun his service in 2006 as a member of the Canaan Junior Fire Company.

Former Chief, Brian Allyn, had served in that position for seven years within a 36-year tenure of service to the company.

Also elected during the annual meeting were Steve Kroehle, deputy chief; Doug Palmer, assistant chief; Ryan Foley, captain; Pat McGuire, first lieutenant; Brian Carley, second lieutenant and Chris Curtis, third lieutenant. Tian Wohlfert was named Fire Police Captain.

Elected officers were Steve Hutchins, president; Isaac Freund, vice president; Robin Foley, treasurer and Maribeth Marchi, secretary. Elected to the Board of Directors were Rick Weaver, Rob Kilmer and Rory Taylor. Marv Marshall will serve as veteran representative.

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