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- NEXT CURBSIDE TRASH PICK-UP: Monday, 10/27/25
- NEXT CURBSIDE RECYCLING PICK-UP: Tuesday, 11/04/25
- UPCOMING MTGS & EVENTS:
- Tues, 10/21/25 – Planning Board Mtg at 4PM to consider the following application: 1) Edward Kiessling/Ron & Donna Biodi, M15 L1-A, 880 Castine Rd, Home Occupation permit for dog training business
- Tues, 10/21/25 – Harbor Committee Mtg at 5.30pm.
- Wed, 10/22/25 – Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg at 5PM.
- Mon, 10/27/25 – Selectboard Work Session at 4pm
- Mon, 11/3/25 – Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg at 4pm
- Tues, 11/4/25 – Election Day; Polls open from 8am to 8pm in Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine
- Wed, 11/5/25 – Planning Board Work Session at 4pm, if needed.
- Wed, 11/5/25 – Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg at 5pm
- Tues, 11/11/25 – Town Hall CLOSED due to the Veterans Day Holiday.
- Wed, 11/12/25 – CHPC Mtg at 4pm. Application deadline is Mon, 10/27/25.
- Mon, 11/17/25 – T/G Mtg at 3pm.
- Mon, 11/17/25 – Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg at 4pm.
- Tues, 11/18/25 – Planning Board Mtg at 4PM. Application deadline is Mon, 10/27/25.
- Wed, 11/19/25 – Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg at 5pm
- NOTICES:
- Castine Candidates Community Forum: Thursday, 10/23/25 at 6:30PM in upstairs Emerson Hall; Sponsored by Castine Citizens.
- CMP Planned Outage NOTICE: CMP has a planned outage on 10/28/25. Please see full notice on the Homepage or Community News page.
- Absentee Voting: Absentee ballots are available. If you will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, Tues 11/4/25, contact the Town Office to request a ballot, vote in person at the Town Office and/or request a ballot through the State’s online system. Deadline is Thurs, 10/30/25.
- Election Day: Tuesday, 11/4/25 – Polls open from 8AM to 8PM located in Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street.
State of Maine 11-4-25 Sample Ballot
Castine 11-4-25 Sample Ballot - Halloween Events: Friday, 10/31/25 Trunk or Treat at 5-7pm Castine Town Common, Pumpkin Carving and Costume contest judging at 6:15pm Emerson Hall, Trick or Treat participating house list available at Emerson Hall. Please call town office to be added to the participation list.
- 2026 Dog Registrations: can be processed starting 10/15. Fees = $6 for spayed/neutered dog and $11 for non-spayed/neutered dog. Please bring proof of current Rabies Vaccination.
- Community Park/StoryWalk UPDATES, Naming & Frequently Asked Questions: We are solicitating ideas for an official name from the community; if you have a suggestion, please submit it to: ina@castine.me.us or drop it in writing to the Town Office; The project should be completed in October with an opening celebration to take place in Spring ’26; Fundraising efforts for benches:
Community Park Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs Castine Community Park - Interest on Tax Bills: Property Tax bills were due Friday, 9/19 /25. Interest is now accruing. Please contact the Town Office to get a payoff. We accept postmark and payments can be dropped off into the Emerson Hall drop off box. Thank you.
- Curbside Recycling Pickup Program: the Fall schedule will begin Tues, 10/7 and will continue on the first & third Tuesdays thereafter.
- Town Office NEW 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 = 8AM to 3:30PM; Wednesdays = 8AM to 1PM
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (CEDD) Office Hours:
Tuesdays = 10AM to 4PM; Thursdays = 10AM to 4PM
NOTE: Car & Boat Registrations can be completed online; BMV Rapid Renewal and IF & W boat online. - 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 – 2 alternate member vacancies
NEW COMMITTEE:
1) 2026/2029 250th Anniversary celebrations Ad-Hoc Committee
If you wish to be considered to serve for either an existing B/C or a NEW one, please submit a letter of interest to the Town Office. Contact us if you have any questions. (207) 326-4502 or email: townoffice@castine.me.us. - 2026 Dog Registrations: 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 have verbal control of their dogs when out walking around the community at all times. Also, DO NOT leave doggy waste, please scoop the poop!! - Curbside Pick-up: Trash pickup every Monday morning (except public holidays) place curbside by 7.30AM with trash sticker attached; Recycling Fall schedule will begin on Tuesday, 10/7 and continue the first and third Tuesday thereafter – place acceptable recyclable items in clear plastic bag curbside by 7.30AM.
Transfer Station: Monday: CLOSED; Tuesday thru Friday: 8AM to 1PM; Saturday: 8AM to 12 Noon; Sunday: CLOSED
Note: Town Office and Castine Market sell trash stickers during their regular business hours.
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