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.
Weight limits for curbside trash pick-up 15lbs small green sticker bags 35lbs large orange sticker bags Any bags exceeding these weight limits will be left at curb until reduced to the correct weight
Due to the Town Loader out-of-service NO trailer size loads or large truck bed size loads of demo and/or debris accepted until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Town Office CLOSED: Wednesday, 12/24/25 = Christmas Eve Holiday Thursday, 12/25/25 = Christmas Day Holiday Thursday, 1/1/26 = New Year’s Day Holiday TRANSFER CLOSED: Wednesday, 12/24/25 = Christmas Eve Holiday Thursday, 12/25/25 = Christmas Day Holiday Thursday, 1/1/26 = New…
Absentee Ballots for the Tuesday, 1/13/2026 Referendum Election are now available. Stop by or contact the Town Office at (207) 326-4502 to request your ballot. You must be a register voter of the Town of Castine to request a ballot…
Maine Coast Heritage Trust is offering Castine residents the option of cutting a Christmas tree in Witherle Woods Preserve between November 24 and Christmas day. The entire preserve is available for the removal of a Balsam Fir tree; only harvesting…
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)
Please either remove signs or move signs 20ft off the curb so they do not get destroyed when plowing starts.
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 =…
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!!…
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…
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…
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…
