Castine, Maine -

Open Lighthouse Day: Saturday, Sept 14th from 9AM to 3PM. Volunteers Needed. If interested and available please contact the Town Office at 207-3264502 to sign-up for a shift.
Property Tax REMINDER: Property taxes are due by Friday, September 20th before interest accrues (postmark accepted).
Town Office CLOSED: Wednesday, October 2nd & Thursday, October 3rd due to the Annual Maine Municipal Association Convention.
Monday, October 14th due to the Columbus Day Holiday.
Curbside Trash & Recycling Programs: The curbside recycling program for September will take place on Tuesday, 9/17.
The Winter/Fall schedule will then be in effect in October: Tuesday, 10/1 and Tuesday, 10/15.
LED Light Switch: LED light switch will take place starting the week of September 9th. You can view the schedule on the Home Page or under the Community News Page, Town FaceBook page or obtain a copy at the Town Office.
Town Road Projects: the Town is taking care of several small road projects over the next few weeks. Expect temporary parking restrictions in these area during the work. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconveniences.
Golf Cart NOTICE: Golf Carts are NOT Department of Transportation compliant and cannot be registered for travel on public roads.
Town Reports: the 221st edition of the Annual Town Report are available to be picked up at the Town Office.
2019 Dog Registrations are now PAST DUE. A $25 late fee is applied to registration fee as Feb 1, 2019.
Castine’s newly adopted Salt/Sand Shed Public Use Policy…please review Salt-Sand Shed Public Use Policy
Please make sure your trash is put out curbside by 7:30AM to ensure pick-up. Also – Please make sure the trash you put out is protected from critters (closed trash can or under a tarp, old blanket/sheet). Our Public Works crew will not pick-up scattered debris.
CHANGES IN THE RECYCLING PROGRAM – PLEASE READ Changes in Recycling 10-2018
Broadband Committee in Castine, Find more info posted on the HomePage, Community News Page or in the Town Office.

Monday, September 16

Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 16 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Cruise Ship Independence - In Port Monday, September 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Castine Town Dock
American Cruise Lines Ship the Independence (capacity approx. 100 passengers) arrives in Castine each Monday morning at 9am (June 10 - September 23). The ship anchors in the harbor and ferries passengers to the Town Dock. Passengers enjoy the sights, shops and eateries of Castine for about three hours, until the ship departs at noon.

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Monday Morning Knitting Circle Monday, September 16 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Witherle Memorial Libray
FMI: Anne Romans 326-4375

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Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg Monday, September 16 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
AGENDA:
• Call to Order – Peter Vogell, Chair
• Additions, deletions or corrections to the agenda
• Sign Warrant(s) and Abatements; review Budget v. Actual, Trial Balance Sheets, Bank Reconciliations and Excise Tax Collections
• Approve Minutes of previous meeting(s)
• Business:
1. Approve annual General Assistance Appendices A-D & Appendix H (2019-2020)
2. Town Manager’s Report
3. Other Business as Required
• Communications
• Acknowledge members of the public and address their requests, if any.
• Past Actions
• Selectboard Comments
• Schedule next meeting(s): [T/G Mtg: Wednesday, 9/18/19 at 8AM in MMA Leeward RM; Selectboard Mtg(s): Monday, 10/7/19 at 4PM and Monday, 10/21/19 at 4PM]
• Adjourn

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Tuesday, September 17

Curbside Recycling Pick-up Tuesday, September 17 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Shawl Ministry Tuesday, September 17 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Trinitarian Congregational Parish
Every Tuesday
FMI: Molly Marks 374-5242

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Wednesday, September 18

T/G Mtg Wednesday, September 18 8:00 am - 9:00 am MMA Leeward RM
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Monday, September 23

Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 23 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Cruise Ship Independence - In Port Monday, September 23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Castine Town Dock
American Cruise Lines Ship the Independence (capacity approx. 100 passengers) arrives in Castine each Monday morning at 9am (June 10 - September 23). The ship anchors in the harbor and ferries passengers to the Town Dock. Passengers enjoy the sights, shops and eateries of Castine for about three hours, until the ship departs at noon.

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Monday Morning Knitting Circle Monday, September 23 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Witherle Memorial Libray
FMI: Anne Romans 326-4375

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Wednesday, September 25

Fall Supper Club to Benefit Calvineers Wednesday, September 25 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Watermark - 26 Water Street (under MarKel's Bakehouse)
Fall Supper Club - A benefit dinner for the Adams School Calvineers

As the cool temps of fall arrive, we hope you will join us for a delicious Fall Feast.
This special fall menu will include warm, hearty, comfort food and $20 from each ticket will go towards the Calvineers fundraising efforts as we help them reach their final fundraising goal. Throughout their summer vacation the Calvineers have been working hard on raising funds so they can attend the 2nd World Marine Mammal Conference in Barcelona, Spain, to present their work on the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale.

Cocktails begin at 5pm and dinner promptly at 6pm.

For reservations and to order your entree choice from the menu please call (207) 664 8547 or email calvineers@gmail.com

Menu
To begin:
Mixed Green Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Entrees:
Garlicky Braised Lamb Shanks with
Sweet Peppers, Roasted Baby Red Bliss Potatoes and Local Chard OR
Grilled Salmon with
Cider Bacon Bourbon Glaze, Roasted Sweet Potato and Haricot Verts To Finish:
Lemon Blueberry Cake
$70.00 per person
includes tax, gratuity and donation to the Calvineers.

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