News Flash

Boards and Committees Ordinance Amendment Adopted

On May 4, 2021, the Bar Harbor Town Council adopted the following amendment to the Municipal Code. The amendment takes effect June 3, 2021. A copy has been filed with the Town Clerk. For more information, call 207-288-4098.

Boards and Committees ...

Temporary Closure of Cromwell Brook Bridge on lower Ledgelawn Avenue

The bridge will be closed, and travelers will use the detour route via Strawberry Hill Road to Shortcake Way for access to the Transfer Station and Great Meadow Drive.  Maine DOT will post a message board near the bridge to advise of the closure....

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

With warmer weather on its way, Lyme Disease Awareness Month is here again. Health care providers reported 1,118 cases of Lyme disease in 2020 (as of March 17, 2021). While this is lower than the record number of cases reported in 2019, tickborne disease ...

Solid Waste Superintendent Position Opening

Job Description:

The Bar Harbor Solid Waste Division has an immediate opening for the position of Solid Waste Superintendent. The Superintendent performs all functions necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the Bar Harbor Transfer Station...

2020 Annual Reports Available

Copies of the Town of Bar Harbor 2020 Annual Report are available in the Municipal Building lobby and the Town Clerk's office. The report is also accessible in electronic format here.

Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

Summary of Recent Changes

• Guiding principles for fully vaccinated people are now provided.
• Underscore that immunocompromised people, need to consult their healthcare provider about these recommendations, even if fully vaccinated
• Fully vaccinated people no lo...

Spring Clean-Up 2021

The Town Council has adopted a plan to assist residents who do not have the means of transporting their bulky wastes for disposal.  Brush will NOT be accepted.  Bar Harbor residents can arrange for pick-up by paying a $15 fee per item at...

WATER LINE FLUSHING

WATER LINE FLUSHING

In an effort to increase flow capacities of the water system and provide higher water quality to our customers we will be flushing the water mains from Monday, April 26th through Friday, May 14th 2021. 

Customers may experience ...

Public Hearing 5/18/2021 Amusements Ordinance Amendment

The Bar Harbor Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 18, 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 to be re...

Parkmobile data breach

Parkmobile, an app that allows users to pay for on street parking on their phone, has determined a data breach has occurred.

More information here, https://support.parkmobile.io/hc/en-us/articles/360058639032

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 ...

Transfer Station / Recycling Center Winter Hours 2020 / 2021

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

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...]