Nomination Papers Available Now

At Annual Town Meeting on June 11, the Town of Bar Harbor will elect 2 Town Councilors, 2 Superintending School Committee members and 1 MDI School District Trustee.  All offices are for three-year terms. Nomination papers are now available for th...

Public Comment on Vacation & Short-term Rentals

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hear public comments at their meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00pm in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on the topic of vacation rentals and short-term rentals.  All residents are encouraged to express th...

Warrant Committee for 2019-2020

The Nominating Committee for the Warrant Committee will meet to select 22 voters to be nominated for election by the Annual Town Meeting on June 4 to serve as Warrant Committee Members for 2019-2020. The term is for one year. If you are interested in serv...

Questions about Single Use Carryout Bag Ordinance

If you have questions about Bar Harbor's Single Use Carryout Bag Ordinance #2019-01 you may find the ordinance by clicking below.

Heavy Load Limit Posting 2019

Effective Monday, February 25, 2019, the Bar Harbor Highway Division announces that certain roads will be posted for weight limits to prevent damage during the spring thaw.

Job Opening for Mechanic

The Bar Harbor Highway Division has an opening for a Mechanic. For a full job description, click on the link below

Job Opening Bar Harbor Wastewater Division

Winter Parking Ban

Parking shall not be permitted on any public street or in any municipal parking lot between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from November 15 to April 15.

If vehicles interfere with snow removal operations they can be towed at the owner's expense.

For m...

Transfer Station / Recycling Center - WINTER HOURS 2018

Effective Sunday, October 7, 2018 - WINTER HOURS (through mid-May)

MONDAY through FRIDAY - 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM

SATURDAY - 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM

SUNDAY and HOLIDAYS - CLOSED

Office phone:  288-5201

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, ...