News Flash

County Budget Caucus Meeting 8/25

A caucus chaired by County Commissioner Paul Paradis will be held August 25 at 3 p.m. at the Mount Desert Town Office for the purpose of electing one member to a three-year term on the county budget advisory committee.

Warrant for the Caucus

For more inform...

Cruise Management Plan Q&A Posted

At the August 2 Town Council meeting, the Town Manager introduced a Cruise Management Plan and invited questions to be submitted by email. Ahead of the Council discussion of the plan at the August 16 meeting, a set of responses to those questions is now p...

Public Hearing 9/6 on Shellfish Conservation Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building Council Chambers to hear comment on a proposed amendment to the Shellfish Conservation Ordinance. The amendment adds two additional sp...

Public Hearing 9/6 on Speed Limit Change Request for Hadley Point Road and Bayview Drive

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building Council Chambers to hear comment on a request by a group of residents for a speed limit change on Hadley Point Road and Bayview Drive....

Sprinkler Fun at Glen Mary Pool

The Town is offering sprinkler fun at the Glen Mary Pool site.  Enjoy...

Water Division - Maintenance Technician I Position Opening

The Bar Harbor Water Division is seeking a dedicated and passionate full time Water Maintenance Technician I.  This position will serve the needs of the Water Division, working under the supervision of the Water Superintendent and the Distributio...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsors National Immunization Awareness Month. This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all a...

Water/Sewer In-Person Payments at Finance Dept. Only

Due to staffing shortage, effective Monday, July 18, 2022, and until further notice, in-person payments of water/sewer bills may be made only at the Finance Dept. at 93 Cottage Street, from 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday through Friday.  NO in-person...

Highway Division - Driver / Labor Position Opening

The Bar Harbor Highway Division has an immediate opening for the position of Driver / Laborer.  The Highway Division is responsible for maintaining roads, sidewalks, drainage systems, outdoor recreational facilities, cemeteries and comfort statio...

Human Resource Professional - Position Open

View a full description and how to apply in the JOBS section

Summer Residential Water Discount

More info here

Scrap metal will NOT be accepted at Transfer Station/Recycling Center

Due to staffing shortages, scrap metal deposits are  suspended at the Transfer Station/Recycling Center on White Spruce Road.  Scrap metal WILL continue to be accepted at the Public Works Facility in Hulls Cove; 7AM - 3PM, Monday through...

Transfer Station / Recycling Center Summer Hours 2022

Effective June 1 - September 30

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY:  7:00 AM - 3:45 PM

THURSDAY:  7:00 AM - 11:45 AM

SATURDAY:  8:00 AM - 11:45 AM

SUNDAY - CLOSED

JULY 4th:  7:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Transfer Station Phone 288-520...

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...]