Community Park/StoryWalk UPDATES & Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sue Macomber

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 lot and roadside until final completion.

  • We are solicitating ideas for an official name from the community; if you have a suggestion, please submit it to: ina@castine.me.us or drop it in writing to the Town Office
  • The project should be completed in October with an opening celebration to take place in Spring ’26
  • Fundraising efforts for benches

Community Park Frequently Asked Questions:

FAQs Castine Community Park

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Town Calendar

Wednesday, Oct 1
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Oct 1 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg Wednesday, Oct 1 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 2
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Oct 2 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Oct 3
Monday, Oct 6
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Oct 6 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Oct 6 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg Monday, Oct 6 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Tuesday, Oct 7
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, Oct 7 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Oct 7 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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  • Planning Board Work Session Tuesday, Oct 7 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    To review applications for completeness.

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Wednesday, Oct 8
  • Town Office CLOSED Wednesday, Oct 8

    Due to staff attending the annual MMA Conference.
    We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

    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:
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    Renewal Boat Registrations:
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  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Oct 8 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • Meeting of the Witherle Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, Oct 8 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 to be announced.

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Thursday, Oct 9
  • Town Office CLOSED Thursday, Oct 9

    Due to staff attending the annual MMA Conference.
    We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

    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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  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Oct 9 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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  • Harbor Committee Mtg Thursday, Oct 9 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Friday, Oct 10
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

    See more details
  • 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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