Public Hearing – Monday Sept 16th

A public hearing is scheduled at 4pm in Emerson Hall for discussions regarding the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan and a proposed Food Sovereignty Ordinance. DRAFT 2024 Castine Comprehensive Plan_ NOTE: copies are also available in binders for review located at Emerson

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Maine Open Lighthouse Day – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Saturday, September 14th from 9AM – 3PM. Volunteers needed. Contact the Town Office if interested (207-326-4502).

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Castine Harbor Safety NOTICE

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Maine Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program

The Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection are partnering to hold the Annual Obsolete Pesticide Collection Events for Maine residents. This event is free for homeowners, gardeners, and family-owned farms to dispose of excess,

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2024 Property Tax Bills

2024 Property Tax bills have been mailed out.  Due date is Sept 20th – postmark accepted on or before Sept 20th, 2024.  Duplicate copies of bills are available for pick up at the Town Office.

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Code Enforcement Office hours starting 8/1/2024

Code Enforcement Office Hours @ Emerson Hall (effective 8/1/24): Monday & Tuesday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm; Wednesday, 8:00 am to 12 noon (207)326-4502 Code Enforcement Officer: Shawn Blodgett

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NOMINATION PAPERS

Nomination papers available Mon, 7/29 for Municipal Officials: Selectboard/Assessor/Overseer of the Poor member, 3yr term; School Committee member, 3yr term; Library Trustee, 5yr term; and Library Trustee, 3yr term. Submission deadline to the Clerk’s office on or by Fri, 9/6 at

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226th Annual Castine Town Report, 2022-2023

The 226th Annual Castine Town Report, 2022-2023 is now available.  Hard copies can be picked up from the town office during regular business hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm. 2024 Castine Town Report 2024 Castine Town Warrant

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LD 791 Funding Information

Maine Government Contacts for LD 791 Funding Governor Mills Office: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/contact Fill in the personal information and cut and paste the letter into the space provided.   Appropriations Committee: Senator Margaret Rotundo of Androscoggin- Chair D – Senate District 21 Email: Margaret.Rotundo@legislature.maine.gov Senator Richard Bennett of Oxford R – Senate District 18 Email: Richard.Bennett@Legislature.Maine.gov

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MMA NSMV Webpage

This MMA site is set up to supply monthly information, updates and Q&A meetings addressing MMA’s Waterfront construction.  There will be regular open sessions (last Wednesday of each month; meetings will be posted on this site) in Emerson Hall so

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Castine Boards/Committees Volunteers Needed

Current Castine Board/Committee Vacancies: Utility Board – 2 alternate member vacancies Historic Preservation Commission – 2 regular members & 1 alternate member vacancies Board of Appeals – 1 alternate member vacancy Recreation Committee – 1 alternate member vacancy NEW –

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2024 Dog Registrations & Rules

2024 Dog Registrations: 2024 registrations are now past due. A State required $25 late fee will be applied to the registration costs ($6 = $31 total or $11 = $36 total). Please bring in proof of Rabies Vaccination and payment;

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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, September 11
  • Tree Committee Work Session Wednesday, September 11  9:00 am - 10:00 am Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Work session about Project Canopy tree grant

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Thursday, September 12
  • Planning Board Mtg Thursday, September 12  7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA

    Open Meeting and Confirm Quorum Present
    Meetingfor four Site Plan Review Applications:

    · Application made by the Witherle Memorial Library Board of Trustees for a landscaping project at 41 School Street, Map 21, Lot 32. The application seeks a permit to conduct landscaping, the construction of a 2’ high granite retaining wall, a brick walkway with a handicap ramp, a brick patio and a new book drop box.

    · After the fact application made by Scott Brown, 964 Castine Road, Map 15, Lot04.  The application seeks an after the fact permit for earthmoving of more than 120 cubic yards (CY) while changing the grade by more than ½ feet in the gradient. The earthmoving resulted in a flattened 100’ wide by 150’ in depth area for parking vehicles.

    · Application made by Scott Vogell, 17 Main Street, Map 21, Lot 80-1.  The application seeks a permit to conduct earthmoving of rock and loam, the construction of a bridge over a historic water concourse, and the construction of a 3’ high by 32’ long fence in the commercial district.

    · Application made by Ted & Janet Coladarci, 87 Water St, M24 L57. The application seeks a permit to rebuild boathouse destroyed by storms.

    · Such other business that may properly come before the Planning Board.  

    · Adjourn

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Friday, September 13
  • Witherle Memorial Library Board of Trustees Work Session Friday, September 13  8:00 am - 10:00 am Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Downstairs Community Room

    AGENDA

    1.     Call to order

    2.     Setting up priorities for proceeding on thelandscaping project

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  • Witherle Memorial Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees Friday, September 13  10:00 am - 11:00 am Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    All are welcome. In person and over Zoom. Downstairs Community Room

    Agenda 

    1.     Call to order

    2.     Approval of minutes

    3.     Treasurer’s Report

    4.     Librarian’s Report

    5.     Old Business

    a.    Updateon landscaping and planning board

    b.    Dogpolicy

    c.     Financecommittee

    6.     New Business

               a. Community Room Policy

               b. New Tent

    7. Adjourn, walkaround outside to assess needs before winter to follow

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    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84731282405

    Meeting ID: 847 3128 2405

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Monday, September 16
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 16  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Public Hearing Monday, September 16  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Discussions regarding a proposed Food Sovereignty Ordinance and the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan

    (copies of draft Food Sovereignty Ordinance and draft Comprehensive Plan can be obtained in the Town Office or is posted on the Town’s website)

     

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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Meeting Monday, September 16  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Immediately following the Public Hearing Meeting

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Tuesday, September 17
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, September 17  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Wednesday, September 18
  • Harbor Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 18  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Monday, September 23
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 23  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Selectboard Work Session Monday, September 23  9:00 am - 10:00 am Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Discussions with Harbor Committee & Musson Group regarding waterfront

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  • Castine Shawl Knitting Ministry Monday, September 23  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Trinitarian Congregational Parish

    The ministry meets in the vestry of the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.

     

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