Community Economic Development

               

The mission of Castine’s town government is to provide services and resources essential to public safety and a functional economy (economic development) to its nearly 1,400 citizens. We are a supportive and welcoming community that offers a variety of recreational and cultural activities, reasonable access to transportation and excellent public and private educational opportunities in the immediate area.  Our diverse and well-educated workforce and heritage of hard work and ingenuity make us an attractive choice for businesses.  As the home of nationally recognized Maine Maritime Academy, Castine is particularly appealing for those in the fields of marine services and technologies.

Our Visitors Center, located on Castine’s scenic waterfront, has become the hub of economic development activity. While serving as a venue where visitors arrive by bike, boat or vehicle to learn more about our village, it has simultaneously become a rallying point for the Castine Merchants Association (CMA) and a source of pride for our town. The CMA rents the space and covers all operating cost. The Visitors Center has also spawned the purchase of Scarlett, a low-speed vehicle operated by the Castine Touring Company, which provides transportation from the waterfront and volunteer guided tours around our historic town.

In the first two seasons, the Visitors Center hosted over 3,000 visitors from all 50 states and 24 foreign countries. The Center is open from Memorial Day Weekend through September. Hours of operation are 9-4, Monday thru Saturday and 12-4 Sundays. Come in so our volunteers can tell you what is so special about our town.

 

Castine: Open for business

 

Current News

Town Calendar

Monday, September 25
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 25  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Witherle Fiber Arts Group Monday, September 25  10:00 am - 12:00 pm Witherle Memorial Libray

    FMI: Nick Berry 326-4375

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  • Castine Shawl Knitting Ministry Monday, September 25  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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  • Comprehensive Planning Committee Mtg Monday, September 25  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Review of final drafts of chapters & assignment ofmissing elements

     

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Tuesday, September 26
  • Curbside Recycling Pick-up Tuesday, September 26  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, September 26  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    To consider the following application(s):
    1. Michelle Robinson, 26 Water St. M21 L65, expand back wall bump out to provide enclosed entry to 3rd floor, and address rot in room at NE corner of 2nd floor.

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Wednesday, September 27
  • MMA NSMV Monthly Informational Mtg Wednesday, September 27  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Thursday, September 28
  • Nomination Papers Deadline Thursday, September 28
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  • Public Informational Mtg Regarding Parking Thursday, September 28 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    A brainstorming session.
    Bring your thinking caps on and ideas!

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  • Comprehensive Planning Committee Mtg Thursday, September 28  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Review of final drafts of chapters & assignment ofmissing elements

     

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  • Jazz Piano by Scott Cleveland Thursday, September 28  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pentagoet Inn & Wine Bar, 26 Main St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Monday, October 2
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, October 2  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Witherle Fiber Arts Group Monday, October 2  10:00 am - 12:00 pm Witherle Memorial Libray

    FMI: Nick Berry 326-4375

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  • Selectboard Work Session Monday, October 2  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA:

     

    • Call to Order – Gordon MacArthur, Acting-Chair
    • Business:

    1.   Discussionswith David Barrett from Maine Municipal Association regarding Town Managersearch

    • Adjourn
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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg Monday, October 2  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Tuesday, October 3
  • Curbside Recycling Pick-up Tuesday, October 3  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • CHPC Mtg Tuesday, October 3  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Application deadline is Mon, 9/25.

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Wednesday, October 4
  • Town Office CLOSED - staff attending the Annual Maine Municipal Association Convention Wednesday, October 4

    Staff attending the Annual Maine Municipal Association Convention

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Thursday, October 5
  • Jazz Piano by Scott Cleveland Thursday, October 5  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pentagoet Inn & Wine Bar, 26 Main St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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