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Annual Spring Building Permit Review

The Assessing office is currently conducting its annual spring building permit review. Due to the declared COVID-19 pandemic they will only be performing an exterior review of properties from the vehicle at this time... Read on...
Heavy Load Limit Posting 2020

Effective Monday, February 24, 2020, the Bar Harbor Highway Division announces that certain roads will be posted for weight limits to prevent damage during the spring thaw. Road Listing
Transfer Station / Recycling Center Winter Hours 2019 / 2020

REMINDER: New hours of operation are in effect: CLOSED on Thursday afternoons and Sundays. Link to full winter schedule...
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March 2020

Mon Mar. 30

Resilience Checklist
Mon Mar. 30

Special Town Council Meeting by Video Conference The meeting will be live streamed on Spectrum chan...
Thu Apr. 2

Cruise Ship Committee Meeting

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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 claw! Learn More
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 & approximately 34 miles. Learn More
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, Learn More