Castine Select Board Approves Warrants, Gift, and Blessing of the Animals

The Castine Select Board approved a general fund warrant and a water warrant, accepted a donated print of a 1779 battle scene, and approved a blessing of the animals event. The board also heard quarterly updates from the recreation committee, merchants association, school board, and town staff.

Key points

• The board approved a general fund warrant of $29,991.08 and a water warrant of $13,960.66.
• The board approved minutes from the September 21 town and gown, select board, and September 28 work session meetings; Brian Osborne voted no.
• Patty Vixell was approved to move from alternate to regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• The board accepted a gift from William Redford depicting the 1779 battle scenes, with more prints expected.
• The board approved a blessing of the animals event on Saturday, October 10 at 11 a.m.
• The recreation committee announced a Trunk Retreat on October 31, a costume contest, and a new scarecrow-making activity; the merchants association reported a 5% increase in visitor center traffic and a 47% increase in merchandise sales.

Next steps

• Send a thank-you to William Redford for the donated artwork.
• Schedule a work session between the select board and school board.
• The next town and gown meeting is Monday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m., followed by a select board meeting at 4 p.m.

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