Town of Caratunk

Town of Caratunk Selectman Meetings, 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Town Office (11 School Street)

06/09/2026

VOTE TODAY
11 School Street
Polls close at 8pm.
YOUR VOTE MATTERS

SCAM ALERT- Obviously, the town of Caratunk nor I would ever ask for gift cards. This fraudulent email was sent to our s...
05/29/2026

SCAM ALERT- Obviously, the town of Caratunk nor I would ever ask for gift cards. This fraudulent email was sent to our school superintendent. If you click on the arrow next to the name on the email, you can tell the email address which the sender used.

mailto:[email protected]

If you ever get these scam emails, report to spam, block, and delete.

Demo Container waiting to be filled, Today 5/28 There is still room in the Demo container, located at the West Forks l...
05/28/2026

Demo Container waiting to be filled, Today 5/28 There is still room in the Demo container, located at the West Forks landfill, 8-4 or until full. get rid of that junk ;)

05/26/2026

Primary Elections
Tues. Jun. 9th 10am-8pm
To vote early,
contact Carol [email protected]

05/26/2026

Please drive with caution today. Road crews are sealing cracks in the pavement.

We are looking for quotes to build our quilt display, see specs below.
05/25/2026

We are looking for quotes to build our quilt display, see specs below.

DEMO dumpster update...Still room in the Demo Dumpster, it will be available at the CFWF landfill this Thursday 5/28 fro...
05/25/2026

DEMO dumpster update...Still room in the Demo Dumpster, it will be available at the CFWF landfill this Thursday 5/28 from 8-4 or until full. Get rid of that junk :)

Demo Dumpster this Sunday 5/24, 8am-4pm at the CFWF West Forks Transfer Station
05/20/2026

Demo Dumpster this Sunday 5/24, 8am-4pm at the CFWF West Forks Transfer Station

Thanks to U.S. Senator Susan Collins prioritizing rural people and economies, Caratunk is the recipient of 2 bridge repl...
04/12/2026

Thanks to U.S. Senator Susan Collins prioritizing rural people and economies, Caratunk is the recipient of 2 bridge replacements through a grant specifically aimed at helping rural areas!

After the December 2023 Rain Disaster, it became apparent that the insufficiency of Caratunk’s bridges were endangering our paved roads and Main St. homes. Even after extensive outreach to MDOT, DEP, and Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), there was no remedy for these state-owned bridges simply because Caratunk was small and rural. I then reached out to Senator Brad Farrin, Republican lead on the Transportation Committee, and explained our dire situation.

According to the press release, “funding comes from the Competitive Highway Bridge Program, created by Senator Collins in 2018.

“Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that Maine will receive $65 million for two rural infrastructure projects through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Competitive Highway Bridge Program.

“$38,712,000 - Critical Connections: Preserving Mobility for Rural Economies

“This project will replace 11 state-owned bridges across rural central Maine. The project spans seven of Maine’s counties: Androscoggin, Franklin, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, and Somerset. All 11 bridges that will be replaced are in poor condition, over 50 years old, and have exceeded their original design service life. The replacement bridges will be designed with a 75-year service life.” Two of the 11 bridges that will be replaced are as follows:

-Main Street in Caratunk built in 1922 crossing Pleasant Pond Stream
-Pleasant Pond Road in Caratunk built in 1945 crossing Pleasant Pond Stream”

HUGE THANKS to Senator Farrin and MEMA for recognizing our situation and encouraging Caratunk’s inclusion in this DOT grant…. And of course, thank you Senator Collins for prioritizing rural Mainers in providing this miracle for us!

Full press release:
https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-champions-65-million-for-maines-rural-infrastructure

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P. O. Box 180
Caratunk, ME
04925

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