Holiday Tree 2025

 ‘Tis the season 🎄We are searching for the perfect tree for this year’s Castine Holiday Tree – Do you have a suitable tree on your property? Would you like to donate it to the Town of Castine for our annual

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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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Annual Fall Hydrant Flushing

The annual fall hydrant flushing will be taking place November 17th thru November 21st – you may briefly experience low and/or no water pressure as well as water discoloration.  Any questions or concerns please contact the Castine Water Department 326-8540.

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Community Park/StoryWalk UPDATES, Naming & Frequently Asked Questions

UPDATES: FINAL SUBMISSIONS Thursday October 30th for Naming of Park 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

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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 – 2 regular members & 1 alternate member vacancies Planning Board – 2 alternate member vacancies 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

Wednesday, Nov 19
  • Annual Hydrant Flushing Monday, Nov 17 - Friday, Nov 21 from 

    The annual hydrant flushing will be taking place this week - you may briefly experience low and/or no water pressure as well as water discoloration.  Any questions or concerns please contact the Castine Water Department 326-8540

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  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Nov 19 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg Wednesday, Nov 19 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA

    ·        Approval of 10/22 minutes

     

    ·        Old Business

                                   I.           Review meeting with Code Officer

                                 II.           Infrastructure

                               III.           Data collection

                               IV.           Senior Housing

     

    ·        New Business

                                   I.           RFP responses

                                 II.           Developers Summit

     

    ·        General discussion

    Adjourn

      

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  • Comprehensive Planning Implementation Informational Mtg Wednesday, Nov 19 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Thursday, Nov 20
  • Annual Hydrant Flushing Monday, Nov 17 - Friday, Nov 21 from 

    The annual hydrant flushing will be taking place this week - you may briefly experience low and/or no water pressure as well as water discoloration.  Any questions or concerns please contact the Castine Water Department 326-8540

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  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Nov 20 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Nov 21
  • Annual Hydrant Flushing Monday, Nov 17 - Friday, Nov 21 from 

    The annual hydrant flushing will be taking place this week - you may briefly experience low and/or no water pressure as well as water discoloration.  Any questions or concerns please contact the Castine Water Department 326-8540

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  • Town Office Closed Friday, Nov 21
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Monday, Nov 24
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Nov 24 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Nov 24 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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Tuesday, Nov 25
  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Nov 25 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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Wednesday, Nov 26
Thursday, Nov 27
Friday, Nov 28
Monday, Dec 1
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Dec 1 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Dec 1 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Meeting Monday, Dec 1 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Tuesday, Dec 2
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, Dec 2 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Dec 2 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Planning Board Work Session Tuesday, Dec 2 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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