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Permanent Part-time Public Works/General Services Position

The Town of Castine is seeking a permanent, part-time employee for its Public Works/General Services Dept; 20 hrs/wk. EOE To apply, submit an Employment application to the Town Office, email to: townoffice@castine.me.us or on www.indeed.com Part Time Public Works Job

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DATE CHANGE – RECYCLING PICK-UP

Due to State required Employee Training, curb-side recycling pick-up this week will be Wednesday, May 21st

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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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Sealed Bids for BOAT

The Town of Castine is seeking sealed bids for the sale of a 1995 Boston Whaler – 15’ Dauntless along with a 40 hp motor and trailer, as is where is. The boat may be viewed at the Municipal Garage,

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CMP Pole Work ALERT:

A Central Maine Power contractor will be working in Castine, Stockton Springs and Frankfort beginning around April 28th to replace existing poles with new ones and transferring the utility services onto these new poles. This is relatively routine work and

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Proposed Amendments to various Town Ordinances to be voted on at the 6/7/25 Town Mtg

Amendments to the Water Service Protection Ordinance;Draft Water Service Protection Ord 2025-06-07 Amendments to the Sewer System Ordinance; Draft Sewer Ordinance (2025-06-07) Revised Rental Ordinance; Revised Rental Ordinance (2025-06-07) Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments 2025 Hard

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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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2025 Dog Registrations & Rules

2025 Dog Registrations: were due by January 31st. There is now a $25 late fee per dog applied to registration costs. 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

Wednesday, May 21
  • Curbside recycling pick-up Wednesday, May 21 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Harbor Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 21 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA:

    ·        Callto Order – Zander Parker, Chair

    ·        Motionto accept Minutes from the 04/16/25 meeting

    ·        HarborMasters report

    ·        OldBusiness

    ·        Reviewof GEI Work Session May 15th

    ·        Callfor New Business

    ·        Adjourn

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  • Housing Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 21 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Monday, May 26
Tuesday, May 27
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Tuesday, May 27 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am

    DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

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Monday, Jun 2
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Jun 2 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Selectboard/Assessors/Overseers of the Poor Meeting Monday, Jun 2 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Tuesday, Jun 3
  • Planning Board Work Session Tuesday, Jun 3 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Application Deadline May 27th.

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