BAR HARBOR WATER DIVISION NOTICE

 

WATER LINE FLUSHING

In an effort to increase flow capacities of the water system and provide higher water quality to our customers we will be flushing the water mains from Monday, October 1^st through Friday, October 19^th 2018. Customers may exper...

Polco: How are we doing?

Polco: How are we doing?

This week Polco is asking 4 questions about how the Town of Bar Harbor

is doing with communication and if you have noticed any changes.

Please visit polco.us/barharbor to participate.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection at MDI High School on September 29, 2018

Registration forms (at no cost) for Bar Harbor residents are available at the Bar Harbor Public Works Facility in Hulls Cove off the Crooked Road.  Click on the link below for complete information.

Solid Waste Permits Required

As approved by Town Council, effective October 29, 2018, Bar Harbor residents will be required to display solid waste permit stickers for the disposal of household garbage and recycled materials at the newly renovated Transfer Station / Recycling Center o...

Public Hearing 10/2/18 on proposed LUO Amendment Museum Use

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing, pursuant to Bar Harbor Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 125, section 125-9, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 93 Cottage Street to consid...

Public Hearing 10/2/18 on Annual General Assistance Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Municipal Building Council Chambers to consider the annual amendment of the maximum benefit levels for General Assistance, Chapter 102 of the Town Code. Th...

Public Hearing 10/16/18 on November Election Warrant Articles

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Council Chambers, to receive public comment on the following ballot articles for the November 6, 2018 special town meeting:

Article...

Public Hearing 10/16/18 on Harbor Committee Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Municipal Building Council Chambers to consider the following amendment to the Town Code:

Harbor Committee Ordinance Amendment

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Balancing Quality of Life and Tourism

A two-part Community Workshop called "Balancing Quality of Life and Tourism" will be held Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, November 15 at 6:00pm, in partnership with the National Institute for Civil Discourse. The workshop on October 17 will ...

Medical Marijuana Moratorium Ordinance approved by Council 9/4/18

At their meeting on September 4, 2018, the Bar Harbor Town Council approved the following Moratorium Ordinance regarding Medical Marijuana Retail Stores and Medical Marijuana Testing Facilities and Medical Marijuana Manufacturing Facilities.  The...

Transfer Station / Recycling Center - SUMMER HOURS 2018

Effective June 10, 2018, SUMMER HOURS (through mid-October):

MONDAY through FRIDAY - 7:00 AM TO 3:45 PM

SATURDAY and SUNDAY - 8:00 AM TO 11:45 AM

JULY 4:  7:00 AM to 9:45 AM

LABOR DAY:  7:00 AM to 11:45 AM

Transfer Station 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, ...