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Masks Required in Municipal Buildings

Effective September 21, 2021, the Bar Harbor Town Council requires mask wearing in municipal buildings wherever the public is present, regardless of vaccination status.

We continue to provide free masks at various locations in town.  

Climate Emergency Task Force seeks proposals

The Town of Bar Harbor Climate Emergency Task Force seeks help completing its Preliminary Climate Action Plan to present to the Town Council. The current draft Climate Action Plan is an eleven page document targeting municipal functions with the intent of...

Comprehensive Plan Proposal Request

The Town of Bar Harbor seeks proposals from qualified and experienced consulting firms to assist in developing a new town-wide Comprehensive Plan with a 2035 outlook.

Accepting Applications for Town Manager

The Town of Bar Harbor, Maine is accepting applications for the position of Town Manager.  Bar Harbor, located on Mount Desert Island in Down East Maine, is a diverse community with a special richness that provides an attractive setting for resid...

Ordinance Changes Adopted Contingent on November Vote

On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the Bar Harbor Town Council repealed Chapter 190, Vacation Rentals, of the Bar Harbor Town Code, and enacted a new ordinance, Chapter 174, Short-Term Rental Registration. The changes take effect December 2, 2021, contingent ...

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection @ Tremont Town Office (NEW LOCATION)

The Acadia Disposal District is conducting the HHW collection event at the Tremont Town Office parking lot from 10AM-2PM on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Pre-registration is required. The event is offered to residents only - no businesses.

Update: Public Hearings on Remote Participation Policies

The following Bar Harbor Town Boards, Committees and Task Forces will hold public hearings to hear comment on proposed new policies on remote participation in meetings, as authorized under the Maine Freedom of Access Act (1 M.R.S. §403-B).

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COVID-19 Guidance for Positive Tests

Recommendations for Individuals who Test Positive for COVID-19 - August 2021

What to do if You have had Close Contact with a person with COVID-19 - August 2021

Recommendations for Businesses with COVID-19 Positive Individuals - August 2021

Municipal Fiber Construction Project RFP

The Town of Bar Harbor has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Municipal Fiber Network, designed to interconnect twenty-five (25)specified Town-owned and operated locations.

The RFP includes detailed routes connecting each location (required and opti...

Smart Cards Available for Sale

The Town also offers the purchase and use of “Smart Cards.” These are cards that can be loaded with money, $10 at minimum, for use at all Bar Harbor parking meters and kiosks, similar to gift cards. 

They are available at the M...

New Electrical Code Adopted

The State of Maine Electrician’s Examining Board has adopted the 2020 NEC with amendments effective July 2, 2021

Transfer Station / Recycling Center Summer Hours 2021

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...]