Now Accepting Applications for Town Boards and Committees

The list of available openings on various Town of Bar Harbor Boards and Committees has been updated. All Bar Harbor residents are encouraged to apply. Click below to see the full list of openings.

Maintenance Worker position open

Wastewater Division

Glen Mary Wading Pool Opens for the Season on Monday, June 18, 2018

Effective Monday, June 18, 2018, the Glen Mary Wading Pool will be open for the summer season.  Operating hours for the pool are 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, weather permitting.  There will be NO pool attendants on duty.  Children...

June 12, 2018 Election Results

The results from Annual Town Meeting and the State Primary and Special Referendum (Bar Harbor only) are posted on our Elections Page. Click the link below.

Weed and Grub Control to be Applied to Town Parks

Ferry Terminal Business Plan - FINAL

The Ferry Terminal Business Plan and Financial Model Final reports have been posted to our Ferry Terminal page. Click the link below to see the reports.

Summer Water Discount Application Available

If you use water outside your home for lawns and gardens, you may be eligible for an adjustment in your sewer user fees for the Third Quarter (Jul 1 – Sep 30). The application must be filled out each season by the customer and is due by 9/15/2018.

Job Opening for Town Assessor

The Town of Bar Harbor, (5,235 pop.) is seeking experienced candidates to fill the position of Town Assessor overseeing 3,500 tax parcels.

The preferred candidate shall be a Certified Maine Assessor with at least four years’ experience in municip...

Bar Harbor Town Council Notice of Public Hearing June 19, 2018

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing, pursuant to Bar Harbor Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 125, section 125-9, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 93 Cottage Street to consider...

Marijuana Moratorium Ordinance

On February 6, 2018 the Bar Harbor Town Council adopted a Marijuana Moratorium Ordinance on retail marijuana establishments, retail marijuana stores, and retail marijuana social clubs for period of 180 days.

Marijuana Moratorium Ordinance

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...]

History of the Town

The Town encompasses the entire northern and northeastern section of Mount Desert Island.  Its land is comprised of 114 square miles; the 3rd largest island in the continental United States, which, ironically, is shaped very much like a lobster c...

Living Here

The Town is a suburban-urban coastal community with highly developed shore areas.  It is comprised of the Villages of Bar Harbor, Salisbury Cove, Hulls Cove and Town Hill with total land area embracing 44 square miles and approximately 34 miles o...

Present Day

The population of Bar Harbor rises from its 5000 census to a summer seasonal peak of over 15,000 residents.  The neighboring Acadia National Park hosts just under 3 million visitors each year; many of whom visit the Town’s fantastic restaurants, ...