Referendum Election Tuesday, 1/13 & Absentee Ballots

Municipal Referendum Election on Tuesday, 1/13/2026 Polls open from 8AM to 8PM in Emerson Hall located at 67 Court Street. Absentee Ballots available. Stop by or contact the Town Office at (207) 326-4502 to request your ballot. You must be

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Christmas Tree Disposal

Leave at curbside and Public Works crew will swing by from time to time to pick up.

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CONSTRUCTION ON WATER STREET

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.

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CURBSIDE TRASH PICK-UP WEIGHT LIMITS

Weight limits for curbside trash pick-up 15lbs small bags – green sticker 35lbs large bags – orange sticker Any bags exceeding these weight limits will be left at curb until reduced to the correct weight

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Newly Adopted Selectboard Mtg Procedures POLICY

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)

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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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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 – 1 regular member & 1 alternate member vacancies Planning Board – 1 alternate member vacancy 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

Monday, Jan 12
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Jan 12 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Jan 12 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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Tuesday, Jan 13
  • Municipal Referendum Election Tuesday, Jan 13 from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Jan 13 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • CHPC Meeting = CANCELLED Tuesday, Jan 13 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    No applications received.

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  • REC Committee Mtg Tuesday, Jan 13 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

     AGENDA 

    1.  Open Meeting; 
    2.  Confirm Quorum Approve 
    3.  Past Meeting Minutes 
    4.  Ballet Lessons Request 
    5.  Work On Budget Request 
    6.  Upcoming Event Planning 
           a)  January 22: Cribbage Night 
           b)  March 18: BINGO Night 

     ADJOURN

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Wednesday, Jan 14
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Jan 14 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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Thursday, Jan 15
Friday, Jan 16
Monday, Jan 19
Tuesday, Jan 20
  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Jan 20 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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Wednesday, Jan 21
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Wednesday, Jan 21 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Jan 21 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Planning Board Meeting Wednesday, Jan 21 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    To consider an after the fact application made by the Castine Golf Club (CGC) to correct an emergency situation.

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  • Selectboard Mtg Wednesday, Jan 21 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Thursday, Jan 22
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Jan 22 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Jan 23