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Witherle Woods Christmas Trees

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is offering Castine residents the option of cutting a Christmas tree in Witherle Woods Preserve between November 24 and Christmas day. The entire preserve is available for the removal of a Balsam Fir tree; only harvesting

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Town Office CLOSED – THANKSGIVING WEEK

Town Office CLOSED – THANKSGIVING WEEK Wednesday, 11/26/25 Thursday, 11/27/25 and Friday, 11/28/25 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

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Happy Holidays

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Newly Adopted Selectboard Mtg Procedures POLICY

Newly Selectboard Meeting Procedures Policy adopted by the Selectboard on November 17, 2025. Selectboard Mtg Procedures Policy (email agenda requests to: SBagendarequests@castine.me.us)

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Traffic Calming Signs/Winter Season NOTICE

Please either remove signs or move signs 20ft off the curb so they do not get destroyed when plowing starts.

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Community Park/StoryWalk UPDATES, Naming & Frequently Asked Questions

UPDATES: FINAL SUBMISSIONS Thursday October 30th for Naming of Park The Community Park/StoryWalk is in its final stages and should be completed soon. The pathway is almost done, and plantings were going in the other day. Next, mulch will be

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Town Office NEW Office Hours:

NEW Town Office Hours (starting Monday 8/4/25): Mondays = 8AM to 4PM Tuesdays = 8AM to 4PM Wednesdays = 8AM to 5PM Thursdays = 8AM to 4PM Fridays = CLOSED CEO Office Hours: Mondays = 8AM to 3:30PM Tuesdays =

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Castine wins USA Today 10BEST Reader’s Choice Awards!!

NEWS FLASH!! So exciting for our Castine community   Castine was voted the #1 Best Small Town in the Northeast!! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-small-town-in-the-northeast/ Castine was voted the #3 Best Coastal Small Town!! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-coastal-small-town/ Castine was voted the #8 Best Historic Small Town!!

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Castine Existing Board/Committee and NEW Committee Volunteers Needed

Current Castine Board/Committee Vacancies: Utility Board – 2 alternate member vacancies Historic Preservation Commission – 2 regular members & 1 alternate member vacancies Planning Board – 1 alternate member vacancy Board of Appeals – 1 alternate member vacancy Recreation Committee

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2026 Dog Registrations & Rules

2026 Dog Registrations can be processed starting October 15th. Fees = $6 for a spayed/neutered dog and $11 for non-spayed/neutered dog. Please bring current Rabies Vaccination.   REMINDER: Please remember that dogs need to be leashed, or owners need to

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Emerson Hall Drop Off Box

There is a Drop Off Box near the front doors of Emerson Hall for your convenience to drop off water/sewer payments, tax bill payments, paperwork, etc. The Town Office staff will be checking it regularly.  Thank you.   DURING ELECTION

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Current Announcements

Town Calendar

Thursday, Nov 27
Friday, Nov 28
Monday, Dec 1
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Dec 1 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Dec 1 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Meeting Monday, Dec 1 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

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    ·       Callto Order – Dan Leader, Chair

    ·       ConfirmQuorum 

    AGENDA:

    ·       Additions,deletions or corrections to the agenda

    ·       SignWarrant(s) and Abatements; review Budget vs. Actual, Trial Balance Sheets, BankReconciliations and Excise Tax Collections

    ·       ApproveMinutes of previous meeting(s)

    ·       OldBusiness:

    ·       NewBusiness:

    1.    BattleAve PFAS Study

    2.    TownManager’s Report

    3.    OtherBusiness as Required

    ·       Communications

    ·       Commentsfrom the Public on Agenda Items

    ·       SelectboardComments/Past Actions        

    ·        Schedulenext meeting(s): SelectboardWork Session: Mon, 12/8/25 at 4PM; Public Hearing: Thursday, 12/11/25 at 6:30PM-Public Hearing Disc on 1/13/26 Referendum ballot; T/G Mtgs: Monday, 12/15/25 at3PM; Selectboard Mtg: Monday, 12/15/25, at 4PM; Municipal Referendum Election:Tuesday, 1/13/26 polls open from 8AM to 8PM.

    ·        AdjournMeeting   

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Tuesday, Dec 2
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, Dec 2 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Dec 2 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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Wednesday, Dec 3
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Dec 3 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Castine Holiday Concert Wednesday, Dec 3 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Thursday, Dec 4
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Dec 4 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Dec 5
Saturday, Dec 6
  • Holly Berry Fair Saturday, Dec 6 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Monday, Dec 8
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Dec 8 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Dec 8 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Selectboard Work Session Monday, Dec 8 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Tuesday, Dec 9
  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Dec 9 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • CHPC Meeting Tuesday, Dec 9 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Deadline for applications 11/24

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  • REC Committee Mtg Tuesday, Dec 9 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Wednesday, Dec 10
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Dec 10 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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