Opening on Parks & Recreation Committee

As of 8/19, there is now an opening on the Parks & Recreation Committee with term expiring July 31, 2020. For information on applying, as well as the list of all vacancies, click below...

Job Opening Public Works Director

For more information click the link below to go to the job listing.

FY20 Water & Sewer Budget Ordinance Amendments Adopted 8/6/19

On August 6, 2019, Bar Harbor Town Council adopted the following two amendments to the Bar Harbor Town Code as part of the FY20 Water and Sewer Budgets effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. Copies have been filed in the Town Clerk’s office.  Cl...

Register for Parking Permits here...

Annual Summer Sewer Discount Application

Applications for the summer sewer discount are due 9/15/2019. Click the link below for more info and the application form.

Transfer Station / Recycling Center Summer Hours 2019

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

Questions about Single Use Carryout Bag Ordinance

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

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, ...