Finance Office Closed Wed May 22 at 1pm

The Finance Office will be closed on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 1:00-2:00 pm for staff training

2018 Annual Reports Available Now

The 2018 Annual Reports are available in the Municipal Building, 93 Cottage St, and at the Jesup Library. Stay tuned for an online link coming soon.

Parking Meters, Kiosks and Permit System Start up Delayed

Parking Meters, Kiosks and Permit System Start up Delayed

Due to delays in shipping the kiosks, meter installations, sign installations and permit system testing and training by staff, the start of the program is delayed. It is now anticipated that meters ...

Public Hearing 5/21/19 on Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building Council Chambers to consider the following amendment to the Town Code:

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Public Hearing 5/21/19 on June Election Warrant Articles

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 7:00pm in the Municipal Building, Council Chambers, to receive public comment on the following ballot articles for the June 11, 2019 annual town meeting:

Article 2 - LAND U...

Public Hearing 6/18/19 on Shellfish Conservation Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building Council Chambers to consider the following amendment to the Town Code: 

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Charter Commission Public Hearing 6/24/19 at 7pm

The Charter Commission will hold a Public Hearing Monday, June 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

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

Compost material is available at Public Works Facility

The compost yard is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM and on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 12 noon.  Questions?  Call the Highway Division office at 288-4681.

Spring Clean-Up 2019

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

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, ...