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The 5/22/2020 COVID Update is now online

Online Public Forum on COVID-19 at 5pm on 5/28/20

Online Public Forum (on Zoom) to discuss Bar Harbor and Covid 19 at 5pm on 5/28/20

Panelists will be available to answer community questions about community health, school, municipal services, business, and tourism.

The Zoom webinar format will allow paneli...

Seeking Warrant Committee Members for 2020-2021

The Nominating Committee for the Warrant Committee will meet to select 22 nominees to serve a one-year term on the Warrant Committee for 2020-2021. Election of members is at Annual Town Meeting on June 30.  Interested parties should submit their ...

Municipal Offices Now Open to the Public

Municipal Offices are now open to the public. Please observe social distancing signs and wear a mask.

Reminder to renew Parking Permits before June 1!

Permit and paid parking will be enforced beginning June 1, 2020. Don't forget to renew your permits before June 1! Click the link below.

Public Information Session on Vacation Rentals 5/27 at 6pm

Town staff will present proposed changes to vacation rentals (regulatory approaches) at a public information session on Wednesday, May 27 at 6 PM. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this forum via the online video meeting platform Zoom, to ask...

Message from Secretary of State on July 14 Election

Secretary of State Matt Dunlap prepared a video statement regarding the July 14 Primary and Referendum Election. The link to request an absentee ballot is on our Elections-June webpage.

Public Hearing 6/2/20 Vehicles & Traffic Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, June 2, 2020 by video conference at 4:00 pm to consider the following amendment to the Town Code. The public can call in at 207-288-1710 and enter code 0144715 to speak during the public hear...

Public Hearing 6/2/20 Fire Prevention Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, June 2, 2020 by video conference at 4:00 pm to consider the following amendment to the Town Code. The public can call in at 207-288-1710 and enter code 0144715 to speak during the public hear...

RFP/RFQ for Bar Harbor Ferry Terminal

The Town of Bar Harbor is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms for a site evaluation of the marine infrastructure at the Bar Harbor Ferry Terminal. For a copy of the RFP/RFQ click here. To view terminal historic documents click here.

Age Friendly Committee Ordinance Amendment adopted 5/19/20

On May 19, 2020 the Bar Harbor Town Council adopted the following amendment to the Municipal Code. The amendment takes effect June 18, 2020. A copy has been filed in the Town Clerk’s office.

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Cruise Ship Committee Ordinance Amendment adopted 5/19/20

On May 19, 2020 the Bar Harbor Town Council adopted the following amendment to the Municipal Code. The amendment takes effect June 18, 2020. A copy has been filed in the Town Clerk’s office.

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Ethics Ordinance Amendment adopted 5/19/20

On May 19, 2020 the Bar Harbor Town Council adopted the following amendment to the Municipal Code. The amendment takes effect June 18, 2020. A copy has been filed in the Town Clerk’s office.

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Transfer Station / Recycling Center Winter Hours 2019 / 2020

REMINDER: New hours of operation are in effect: CLOSED on Thursday afternoons and Sundays.

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...]