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- NEXT CURBSIDE TRASH PICK-UP: Monday, 10/6/25
- NEXT CURBSIDE RECYCLING PICK-UP: Tuesday, 10/7/25
- UPCOMING MTGS & EVENTS:
- Wed, 10/1/25 – Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg at 5PM.
- Mon, 10/6/25 – Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg at 4PM.
- Tues, 10/7/25 – Planning Board Work Session at 4PM.
- Wed, 10/8/25 – Town Office CLOSED due to staff attending the annual MMA Conference.
- Thurs, 10/9/25 – Town Office CLOSED due to staff attending the annual MMA Conference.
- Mon, 10/13/25 – Town Office CLOSED due to the Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday.
- Tues, 10/14/25 – CHPC Mtg at 4PM to consider 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.
- Wed, 10/15/25 – Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg at 5PM.
- Mon, 10/20/25 – Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg at 4PM to consider the following application: 1) Edward Kiessling/Ron & Donna Biodi, M15 L1-A, 880 Castine Rd, Home Occupation permit for dog training business.
Tues, 10/21/25 – Planning Board Mtg at 4PM
NOTICES:
- 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 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 - Community Park/StoryWalk UPDATES & Frequently Asked Questions: 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
- 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.
- Castine Acadia Dock Pumpout Services and Town Floats REMOVED for the Season: The pumpout services on the Castine Acadia Dock are available Saturday & Sundays throughout September from 10AM – 2PM.
Town Floats will be removed for the season on Thursday, 10/16 at 7AM. If you have a dinghy stored on the Town Floats it will have to be removed by 10/16/25. - Curbside Recycling Pickup Program: the Fall schedule will begin Tues, 10/7 and will continue on the first & third Tuesdays thereafter.
- 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 reaching the construction area could create a dangerous situation for the workers, therefore, it will not be tolerated. Boaters will need to keep, at least, 500’ away from the site at all times and slow to a zero-wake speed.
- Town Office NEW 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 = 8AM to 3:30PM; Wednesdays = 8AM to 1PM
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (CEDD) Office Hours:
Tuesdays = 10AM to 4PM; Thursdays = 10AM to 4PM
NOTE: Car & Boat Registrations can be completed online; BMV Rapid Renewal and IF & W boat online. - 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 – 2 alternate member vacancies
NEW COMMITTEE:
1) 2026/2029 250th Anniversary celebrations Ad-Hoc Committee
If you wish to be considered to serve for either an existing B/C or a NEW one, please submit a letter of interest to the Town Office. Contact us if you have any questions. (207) 326-4502 or email: townoffice@castine.me.us. - 2026 Dog Registrations: 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 have verbal control of their dogs when out walking around the community at all times. Also, DO NOT leave doggy waste, please scoop the poop!! - Curbside Pick-up: Trash pickup every Monday morning (except public holidays) place curbside by 7.30AM with trash sticker attached; Recycling Fall schedule will begin on Tuesday, 10/7 and continue the first and third Tuesday thereafter – place acceptable recyclable items in clear plastic bag curbside by 7.30AM.
Transfer Station: Monday: CLOSED; Tuesday thru Friday: 8AM to 1PM; Saturday: 8AM to 12 Noon; Sunday: CLOSED
Note: Town Office and Castine Market sell trash stickers during their regular business hours.
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