Town Hall NEWSLETTER:

 

          • NEXT CURBSIDE TRASH PICK-UP:  Monday, 5/19/25
          • NEXT CURBSIDE RECYCLING PICK-UP:  Tuesday, 5/20/25
          • UPCOMING MTGS & EVENTS:
          • Thurs, 5/15/25 – Town Dock GEI Public Forum at 6-8:30pm
          • Mon, 5/19/25 – Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg at 4pm
          • Tues, 5/20/25 – Planning Board Meeting at 4pm.
          • Wed, 5/21/25 – Harbor Committee Meeting at 4:30pm.
          • Wed, 5/21/25 – Housing Ad Hoc Committee Meeting at 6pm
          • Mon, 5/26/25 – Memorial Day Holiday – Town Office Closed

            NOTICES:

          • Castine Harbor/Waterfront NOTICE: Maine Maritime Academy’s (MMA) pier project is well under way. Work will continue for another, possibly two years. Boaters MUST be aware of the absolute necessity to abide by the substantially larger “No Wake” zones during MMA’s construction. Any wave reaching the construction area could create a dangerous situation for the workers, therefore, it will not be tolerated. Boaters will need to keep, at least, 500’ away from the site at all times and slow to a zero-wake speed.
          • Sealed Bids for BOAT: The Town of Castine is seeking sealed bids for the sale of a 1995 Boston Whaler – 15’ Dauntless along with a 40 hp motor and trailer, as is where is.  The boat may be viewed at the Municipal Garage, located at the Castine Transfer Station during Transfer Station hours. Contact the Town Office with any questions. 207 326 4502.  Bids are due by 1PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject all bids.
          • HYDRANT FLUSHING: is scheduled for the week of May 12-16th.  You may experience yellow water and/or little to no water pressure.  If you have any questions, call Water Dept at 207-326-8540.
          • CMP Pole Work NOTICE: A Central Maine Power contractor will be working in Castine, Stockton Springs and Frankfort beginning around April 28th to replace existing poles with new ones and transferring the utility services onto these new poles. This is relatively routine work and should not cause any road closures or other delays. This work will take about 3 weeks. Please see the attached fact sheet which outlines where these pole replacements will be done. CMP Pole Work
          • 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 – 1 alternate member vacancy
            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.
          • 2025 Dog Registrations: were due by January 31st. There is now a $25 late fee per dog applied to registration costs. 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 pickup 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month place 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 T&C Mkt sells trash stickers during their regular business hours.

Current Announcements

Town Calendar

Monday, May 19
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, May 19 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Monday, May 19 from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA:

    ·        Callto Order – Roberta Boczkiewicz, Chair

    ·        Additions,deletions or corrections to the agenda

    ·        SignWarrant(s) and Abatements/Supplemental Tax Certificate & Warrant; reviewBudget vs. Actual, Trial Balance Sheets, Bank Reconciliations and Excise TaxCollections

    ·        ApproveMinutes of previous meeting(s)

    ·        OldBusiness: Coast Guard letter

    ·        NewBusiness:

    1.     ApproveRenewal Liquor License – Dennett’s Wharf

    2.     ApproveTwo Applications for a License for an Incorporated Civic Organization –Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine

    3.     TownManager’s Report

    4.     OtherBusiness as Required

    ·        Communications

    ·        Acknowledgemembers of the public and address their requests, if any.

    ·        SelectboardComments   

    ·        Schedulenext meeting(s): Selectboard Mtgs: Monday, 6/2/25 and Monday, 6/16/25 both at4PM; Town Mtg: Saturday, 6/7/25 at 8:30AM.

    ·        Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Title 1M.R.S. §405(6)E to discuss a legal matter

    ·        AdjournMeeting

     

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Tuesday, May 20
  • Curbside recycling pick-up Tuesday, May 20 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Planning Board Mtg Tuesday, May 20 from 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Application deadline is Mon, 4/28/25.

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Wednesday, May 21
  • Harbor Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 21 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA:

    ·        Callto Order – Zander Parker, Chair

    ·        Motionto accept Minutes from the 04/16/25 meeting

    ·        HarborMasters report

    ·        OldBusiness

    ·        Reviewof GEI Work Session May 15th

    ·        Callfor New Business

    ·        Adjourn

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  • Housing Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 21 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Monday, May 26
Tuesday, May 27
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Tuesday, May 27 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am

    DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

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