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Parks to receive fertilizer, weed and grub control

Athletic Field, Village Green, Agamont Park, Grant Park, Barker Park.  Fire ant bait will be applied to the Park Street, Glen Mary and the Town Hill Playgrounds.

Signage will indicate timeframe and any precautions that need to be taken in those ar...

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...

Highway Equipment Operator - Position Vacancy

The Equipment Operator is directly responsible to the Highway Foreman.  The primary responsibility of the position is the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment:  backhoes, loaders, graders and trucks.  In addition...

Spring Clean-Up 2022

The Town Council has adopted a plan to assist residents who do not have the means of transporting their bulky wastes for disposal.  Brush will NOT be accepted.  Bar Harbor residents can arrange for a pick-up by paying a $15 fee per item ...

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...]