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RFP’s – Town Dock Vendor Eatery & DRAFT Daycare Center (as of 02.12.26) & Snow Plow Contract:

RFP – TOWN DOCK VENDOR EATERY: Town of Castine is accepting RFP’s for a vendor at our Town Dock Eatery. For more information click below. Contact Town Manager Derik Goodine for any specific inquires and/or questions Proposals are due by

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Curbside Recycling Pickup REMINDER

REMINDER: All acceptable recycling material MUST be in clear plastic bags including cardboard or cardboard MUST be contained so loose cardboard does not fly out in transport to the Transfer Station. Thank you for your cooperation.

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CONSTRUCTION ON WATER STREET

Notice: Due to private shoreland stabilization work, Water Street will narrow in width starting at 97 Water Street to 107 Water Street for the next few months. Use caution when traveling through this area.

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CURBSIDE TRASH PICK-UP WEIGHT LIMITS

Weight limits for curbside trash pick-up 15lbs small bags – green sticker 35lbs large bags – orange sticker Any bags exceeding these weight limits will be left at curb until reduced to the correct weight

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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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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 – 1 regular member & 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

Monday, Feb 16
  • Town Office CLOSED Monday, Feb 16

    Town Offices closed in observance of Presidents Day Holiday

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Tuesday, Feb 17
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Tuesday, Feb 17 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Feb 17 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • T/G Mtg Tuesday, Feb 17 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA


    https://www.youtube.com/@TownofCastine

    AGENDA:             

    ·        Callto Order

    ·        ConfirmQuorum

    ·        Agenda:

    ·        MMA Pier Improvement Project &New Ship Updates

    ·        Parking Updates

    ·        General Discussions

    ·        Adjourn

     

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  • Selectboard, Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Tuesday, Feb 17 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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  • Harbor Committee Mtg Tuesday, Feb 17 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    AGENDA:           

    ·        Callto Order – Zander Parker, Chair

    ·        Motionto accept Minutes from the 02/03/26              meeting

    ·        OldBusiness

    ·        Budgetdiscussion and vote

    ·        Callfor New Business

    Adjourn

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Wednesday, Feb 18
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Wednesday, Feb 18 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Feb 18 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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Thursday, Feb 19
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Feb 19 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Feb 20
Monday, Feb 23
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Feb 23 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Feb 23 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Meeting of the Witherle Library Board of Trustees Monday, Feb 23 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Budget Vote

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Tuesday, Feb 24
  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Feb 24 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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Wednesday, Feb 25
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Feb 25 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Tree Committee Meeting Wednesday, Feb 25 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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  • Public Forum for the Town Dock Study Wednesday, Feb 25 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Thursday, Feb 26
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Feb 26 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Feb 27