Burn permits now available at Fire Station

As of today BHFD is back to issuing hand written burning permits. 

You can still continue getting your permit on-line if you choose at maineburnpermit.com 

Call the fire station at 207-288-5533 so they can get some basic info from you and ...

Clerk's Office Closed Thursday April 15 from 8:30-11:00am

The Clerk's office will be closed this Thursday, April 15 from 8:30-11am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Public Tennis Courts are OPEN

On April 9, 2021 the nets at the Bar Harbor public tennis courts off Cromwell Harbor Road were installed and the courts are open for the season.

More on the Cruise Ship Survey

Last week, the Town of Bar Harbor mailed a cruise ship survey to all residents, taxpayers, and non-resident business owners.

The results of the survey will be used by the Town Council to shape cruise ship visitation and management.

The survey can also be co...

Parklet Applications Available; Due April 30

For 2021, the Town of Bar Harbor is making a temporary use permit available to both restaurants and to retail operations that are located within Bar Harbor. To be considered for the upcoming permit season, applicants must submit parklet applications for a...

Public Hearing May 4, 2021 Boards and Committees Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 5:00 pm by video conference to consider the following amendment to the Town Code. Comments may be emailed in advance to the Council Chair at jdobbs@barharbormaine.gov ...

Sidewalk Restoration Projects on Course

Contractor work on a Cottage Street segment will begin Monday, April 5, 2021.  The work zone is on the south side between Eden Street and 122 Cottage Street and is expected to take up to two weeks.

The project on a Main Street sidewalk segment wil...

Job Opening Town Clerk

The Town of Bar Harbor is accepting applications for Town Clerk.  Responsibilities include the issuance of licenses, recording vital records, maintenance of all records, preparation of council agenda packets and minutes, Warrant Committee schedul...

Police Officer Job Posting

Full Time position

Accepting entries to name the Town Sanding and Plow Trucks

During a time of isolation, it’s good to find ways to bring the community together. As we emerge from both the snowy season and the worst (hopefully) of this Pandemic, a little light-hearted fun seems in order. The Town of Bar Harbor is asking r...

2021 Residential Parking Permits

Residential Parking Permits

The Town of Bar Harbor Residential parking permits will be automatically renewed for the 2021 season, but only if you had a 2020 Residential permit. 

If you did not have a 2020 permit or if you have acquired a ...

Transfer Station / Recycling Center Winter Hours 2020 / 2021

REMINDER: CLOSED on Thursday and Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday

WINTER PARKING

***WINTER PARKING ***

Bar Harbor Town Ordinances were updated to allow for overnight parking in municipal lots, with the understanding that vehicles should not be stationary for longer than 72 hours. 

Throughout the winter months (November 15 to Ap...

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...]