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Castine by the Numbers•Education Emergency & Public Services •Recreation Castine Town Map Note: This file is in PDF format and require Adobe® Reader® software to load. For more information or to download Adobe® Reader® please visit www.adobe.com. Town Contact Information Town of Castine, P.O. Box 204, Castine, ME 04421 Municipal Information Town Description This charming village is on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic markers can be found throughout the town, which is dominated by 18th and 19th century architecture. The town has had success keeping many of its beautiful elm trees healthy, and Castine still looks much like other New England towns before Dutch elm disease decimated the trees. The post office, located in the 1803 customs house, is the oldest continuously operating post office in the United States. Castine was occupied by the British during the American Revolution in 1779 and during the War of 1812. Two forts remain from those eras: Fort George and earthwork remnants from Fort Madison. The British canal, built during the War of 1812 between Hatch’s and Wadsworth coves, defines on-neck Castine. Today the town is the home of Maine Maritime Academy, founded in 1941, a college of engineering, business, science and transportation, with 825 students. With summer residents and visitors, the town’s population doubles during the summer months. Town Officials Town Manager Tax Information Types of properties assessed and subject to tax: land, building and personal property. Bills are mailed mid-July and are due mid-Sep. Interest on unpaid bills changes annually, per state rate. Rules used to determine value: state statutes. To appeal assessment, file for abatement first. To calculate property tax: assessment multiplied by mill rate. Mill rate: changes annually. Town Ordinances Zoning, subdivision, historic preservation, entrance and excavation, flood plain management, sewer, solid water, waterfront, E-911. Permits Types of permits needed: building, flood plain, subdivision, sewer connection, plumbing, historic preservation (if applicable) and fire permits. Available at town office. Burning permits available from fire chief and asst. chief. Post Office Castine 04421 Castine by the Numbers Geographic Profile Total area: 5,053 (7.9 sq. mi.) Population 1990: 1,161 Education Education Contact Numbers Union 93 Adams School 326-8608 School Board Enrollment numbers (10/09) FOR ALL EMERGENCIES— Fire Department To report a fire: 911 Non-emergency numbers: Cemeteries Cemetery Association Trash & Recycling Transfer Station hours: Mon., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tue., 12-1 p.m.; Wed., 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thu., 12-1 p.m.; Fri., 7 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sat., closed; Sun., 12-3 p.m. Curbside pick-up of stickered, non-recyclable waste will be each Mon. These items should be out by 7:30 a.m. When a holiday falls on a Mon., pick-up will be on Tue. Notice of this will be posted. Recycling days are on the first and third Tue. of each month. All recyclable items must be placed by the curb by 8 a.m. to ensure pick-up. In case of inclement weather, hold materials for the next scheduled recycling day. Recycling guides are available at Emerson Hall. Public Restrooms Summers dockside. Recreation Walking Trails A town walking map is available from Castine Merchants Association members or the Town Office. Witherle Woods Preserve, 132 acres of old-growth woods maintained by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, offers a network of trails, including 300 feet of ocean frontage along Blockhouse Point. Hatch Cove Preserve, Castine Road. Starr Virginia Lampson Preserve, Rt. 199, just off 166A. Public Landings Town dock |
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