Outdoor Grill Safety

When the warmer weather arrives, there’s nothing better than the smell of food on the grill. Many people like to grill outdoors, but when grills are not used safely, things can go horribly wrong. Every year, fire departments respond to hundreds ...

Transfer Station/Recycling Center-Memorial Day Hours of Operation

The Transfer Station / Recycling Center will have limited hours of operation when Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 30, 2022: 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM.

Bar Harbor Public Works-Hiring Event/Open House on June 3 and June 10

Please join us to learn more about our current employment opportunities and the exiting jobs we do to support the Bar Harbor community.  The Public Works Facility is located in Hulls Cove at 50 Public Works Way, Bar Harbor Maine, ME 04609. &n...

Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance Amendment Adopted

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 the Town Council adopted an amendment to Chapter 194 of the Municipal Code, Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance, to include the existing stop sign on West St. and West St. Extension and to add a stop sign on Federal St.

• Full text of the...

Cottage Street Sidewalk Replacement

The work zone is on the north side between Main and Rodick Streets.  A loading zone, parking, sidewalk and Rodick Street intersection usage will be impacted, and the work will be managed so that disruption is as minimal as possible.  If ...

Community COVID-19 Level Raised

Prevention Steps Should You Take Based on the COVID-19 Community Level:

• Wear a mask indoors in public
• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines
• Get tested if you have symptoms
• Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness

Know Yo...

COVID-19 Guidance for Positive Tests or Close Contact

The US CDC COVID-19 Guidelines include:

If you were exposed: Quarantine and stay away from others when you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

If you are sick or test positive: Isolate when you are sick or when you ha...

Firefighter / EMT position(s) open

Bar Harbor Fire Department is creating a hiring pool to fill four anticipated full-time firefighter/EMT positions.

Transfer Station / Recycling Center Winter Hours 2021-2022

Town of Bar Harbor- Transfer Station and Recycling Facility

Effective October 1 – May 31

WINTER HOURS

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY

8:00 AM TO 3:45 PM

THURSDAY and SATURDAY

8:00 AM to 11:45 AM

SUNDAY and HOLIDAYS – CLOSED

Transfer Station Phone 288-5201

May is Deck Safety Month

Each year, the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) raises awareness about the importance of checking your deck by promoting National Deck Safety Month. Homeowners can take advantage of resources and tools from the NADRA webpage (nadra.org)...

Tick Season Has Arrived

Current observations suggest that Maine can expect a very active tick season this year. Residents and visitors should take precautions to prevent tick borne illness transmission. 

One major concern is Lyme disease which can be transmitted to a per...

Sign up to Receive Your Property Tax Bills Electronically

The Finance Office is pleased to offer an exciting service to property owners – electronic tax bill delivery. Stop receiving your annual property tax bills and any tax reminder notices in the mail and securely receive them in your email. Go paperless to...[Read on...]