CANAAN — After an extended search for a permanent town administrator, the Selectboard has turned to Police Chief Ryan Porter. Interim Town Administrator Jack Wozmak, left, discusses plans to upgrade a wastewater aeration lagoon with Police Chief Ryan Porter, at the Town Office in Canaan, N.H., on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. JAMES M. PATTERSON / Valley News Credit: Valley News – James M. PattersonAs a recruiter, Wokmak tends to seek out internal talent, he said. While the transition into town administrator will be lengthy, that’s how Porter prefers it. Porter, while still police chief, will free up time when possible to help with projects and regular town administrator procedures, said Wozmak.