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Curbside Temporary Outdoor Permit Application

In accordance with Governor Janet Millsʼ Rural Reopening Plan of May 8^th, 2020, all restaurants and retail operations that provide temporary outdoor areas must adhere to strict mitigation standards intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Town of B...

Annual Board & Committee Appointments

The Bar Harbor Town Council will make their annual appointments to boards and committees at their July 21 meeting. If you are interested in serving, submit your completed Application to Serve on Boards and Committees to the Town Clerk by June 22. The comp...

Request an Absentee Ballot and other Election info!

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Secretary of State and the Town of Bar Harbor recommend that registered voters request an absentee ballot rather than come to the polls on July 14. Ways to request an absentee ballot and all other election information can...

New Bar Harbor Business Survey on Polco

The Town of Bar Harbor is seeking information from Bar Harbor businesses and invites all businesses to participate. This information will be shared with the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. This survey will close on 6/15/2020. Click...

The COVID update for 6/1/2020 has been posted.

Seeking Warrant Committee Members for 2020-2021

The Nominating Committee for the Warrant Committee will meet to select 22 nominees to serve a one-year term on the Warrant Committee for 2020-2021. Election of members is at Annual Town Meeting on June 30.  Interested parties should submit their ...

Fire Prevention Ordinance Amendment adopted 6/2/2020

On June 2, 2020, the Bar Harbor Town Council adopted the following amendment to the Town Code. The amendment takes effect July 2, 2020. A copy has been filed with the Town Clerk.

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An Amendment to ...

Vehicles & Traffic Ordinance Amendment adopted 6/2/20

On June 2, 2020 the Bar Harbor Town Council adopted the following amendment to the Town Code. The amendment takes effect July 2, 2020. A copy has been filed with the Town Clerk.

Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance AmendmentTown of Bar Harbor#2020-07

An Amendment...

Renew Parking Permits with this link

Permit and paid parking is now in effect. Renew your permits using the link below.

Public Hearing 6/16/20 Town Meeting Warrant Articles

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 4:00 pm by video conference to receive public comment on the following ballot articles for the July 14, 2020 annual town meeting. The public can call in at 207-288-1710 an...

Public Hearing 6/16/20 on Proposed Licensing Ordinances

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 4:00pm by video conference to consider two new Licensing Ordinances of the Municipal Code:

Chapter 76, Employee Living Quarters Licensing OrdinanceChapter 168, Shared Accom...

Transfer Station / Recycling Center Summer Hours 2020

Effective June 1, 2020. REMINDER: CLOSED on Thursday and Saturday afternoons and all day Sundays.

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...]