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Town Office CLOSED

Town Office CLOSED: Wed, 10/8/25 = due to staff attending the annual MMA Conference. Thurs, 10/9/25 = due to staff attending the annual MMA Conference. Mon, 10/13/25 = Indigenous People’s Day Holiday. NOTE: *Curbside Trash pickup will take place on

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Community Park/StoryWalk UPDATES & Frequently Asked Questions

UPDATES: 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 added. Related vehicles and materials remain on the upper

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Interest on Tax Bills

Property Tax bills were due Friday, 9/19 /25. Interest is now accruing. Please contact the Town Office to get a payoff. We accept postmark and payments can be dropped off into the Emerson Hall drop off box.  Thank you.  

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NOTICE for Castine Acadia Dock Pumpout Services & Town Floats REMOVED for the Season

The pumpout services on the Castine Acadia Dock are available Saturday & Sunday’s throughout September from 10AM – 2PM. The Town Floats will be removed for the season on Thursday, 10/16 at 7AM. If you have a dinghy stored at

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Curbside Recycling Pickup Program

The Fall schedule will begin Tues, 10/7 and will continue the first & third Tuesday’s thereafter.

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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 Harbor/Waterfront NOTICE:

Maine Maritime Academy’s (MMA) pier project is well under way. Work will continue for another, possibly two years. Boaters MUST be aware of the absolute necessity to abide by the substantially larger “No Wake” zones during MMA’s construction. Any wave

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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 – 2 alternate member vacancies 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

Monday, Oct 13
  • Town Office CLOSED Monday, Oct 13

    NOTE: *Curbside Trash pickup will take place on Tues, 10/14/25 due to the Indigenous People's Day Holiday.
    *Car/Boat renewal registrations can be completed online if you need it done before the office reopens on Tues, 10/14/25 with regular hours.
    *Property Tax, Water/Sewer payments, etc and any other documents can be dropped in the secure drop off box to the right of the Emerson Hall's front doors.

    Renewal Car Registrations:
    Rapid Renewal | Vehicle & Trailer Registration Renewal Service

    Renewal Boat Registrations:
    Boat Registration Renewal Online Service

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  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Oct 13 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Oct 13 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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Tuesday, Oct 14
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, Oct 14 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Oct 14 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • CHPC Mtg Tuesday, Oct 14 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Toconsider the following application: 

    1) Town of Castine, 67 Court St, put a 16’X20’shed at the south rear corner of property to store snow/mowing equipment.

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  • REC Committee Mtg Tuesday, Oct 14 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Wednesday, Oct 15
  • 2026 Dog Registrations Wednesday, Oct 15
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  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Oct 15 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Meeting of the Witherle Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, Oct 15 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    All are welcome. Over Zoom and in the downstairs Community Room. To request a Zoom link please email nick@witherlelibrary.net

    Agenda

    1.    Call to order

    2.    Approval of minutes

    3.    Treasurer’s Report

    4.    Librarian’s Report

    5.    Old Business

    a.    5 year Strategic Planning Committee

    6.    New Business

    Next Meeting November 5, 2025 

    7.    Executive Session pursuant To Title 1 MRS Chapter 13 §405 (6)A

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Thursday, Oct 16
  • Town & Acadia Floats OUT Thursday, Oct 16
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  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Oct 16 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Oct 17
Monday, Oct 20
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Oct 20 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Oct 20 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • T/G Mtg Monday, Oct 20 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg Monday, Oct 20 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Tentative Agenda:

    1) Approve the Updated General Assistance Ordinance & Appendices A-H
        (copies available from the Town Clerk)

    ADJOURN

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Tuesday, Oct 21
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, Oct 21 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Oct 21 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Planning Board Mtg Tuesday, Oct 21 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Toconsider the following application(s): 

    1) Edward Kiessling/Ron & Donna Biodi,M15 L1-A, 880 Castine Rd, Home Occupation permit for dog training business.

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Wednesday, Oct 22
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Oct 22 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg Wednesday, Oct 22 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA

    •  Task Group Updates
    • Any Other Business 

    Adjourn

      

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Thursday, Oct 23
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Oct 23 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Oct 24