Town Hall NEWSLETTER:

 

              • 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.

Current Announcements

Town Calendar

Monday, Oct 27
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Oct 27 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Oct 27 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg Monday, Oct 27 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    https://www.youtube.com/@TownofCastine

     

    ·        Call to order – RobertaBoczkiewicz, Chair

    ·        Confirm Quorum

     AGENDA:       

    • Approve General Fund & Water Warrants
    • Possible Approval of Fire Station OPM
    • Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Title 1 MRS Chapter 13 §405 (6)(C) todiscuss Real Estate Matters.

     ADJOURN REGULAR TO WORK SESSION

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  • Selectboard Work Session Monday, Oct 27 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

     https://www.youtube.com/@TownofCastine


    Immediately following the Selectboard Mtg

    AGENDA:

    WORK SESSION - Discussions on:

    1. Personnel Policy Review
    2. July 4th Committee Charter
    3. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Power Point & Rollout
    4. StoryWalk Naming
    5. Town Newsletter
    6. Public Engagement in November for Thoughts/Ideas potentially for Next Year
    7. General Discussion

     

    ADJOURNWORK SESSION

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Tuesday, Oct 28
  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Oct 28 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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Wednesday, Oct 29
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Oct 29 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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Thursday, Oct 30
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Oct 30 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Oct 31
Monday, Nov 3
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Nov 3 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Nov 3 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Selectboard Meeting Monday, Nov 3 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Tuesday, Nov 4
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, Nov 4 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Nov 4 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Witherle Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, Nov 5 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    In person in the Downstairs Community Room and over Zoom. To request a Zoom link please email nick@witherlelibrary.net. Agenda TBA. All are welcome.

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  • Planning Board Work Session Wednesday, Nov 5 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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  • Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Meeting Wednesday, Nov 5 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Thursday, Nov 6
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Nov 6 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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