News Flash

Transfer Station / Recycling Center Summer Hours 2023

Water System Flushing Notice

Bar Harbor Water Division will be flushing fire hydrants on Friday June, 2nd Starting at 12:00am and Ending at 8:00am. Customers may experience low pressure or discolored water during this time. To minimize these issues, Customers are advised to limit wat...

Election Ballot typo

The Town Clerk’s office is aware of the ballot typo and finds that it is not substantive and will not affect any vote.

Any concerns or questions, call the Clerk's office, 207-288-4098

Seasonal Transfer Attendant Position

The Bar Harbor Solid Waste Division is currently seeking a seasonal, full-time attendant to work at the Solid Waste Facility (Transfer Station.)

Update on Bar Harbor Town Manager Search

May 24, 2023  | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RE: Update on Bar Harbor Town Manager Search

FROM: Matt Hochman, Vice Chair, Bar Harbor Town Council

 Contact Jill Goldthwait - jillgold@gwi.net – 207-460-5461

 Bar Harbor is looking f...

2022 Annual Town Report available for viewing

https://www.barharbormaine.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6610/2022-Annual-Report

Absentee Ballots and early Voting now available for June, 2023 Town Election.

Call the Clerk's Office to request an absentee ballot at 288-4098, or come into the Clerk's Office for early voting.  The office is open Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm., closed Memorial Day, Monday May 29, 2023.

Construction Updates and Schedules

More information is located HERE

April to June 15

• Prep work (water, sewer & highway) for Paving projects

 April – April 30

• Water - Summer Line Upgrades

 April – May 15

•&...

Bridge Street One-way Traffic May 12 to June 30, 2023

Effective May 12 until June 30, 2023, Bridge Street traffic will be one-way with vehicle traffic moving from Cottage Street toward West Street.

Self-serve Compost Available for Bar Harbor Residents at Public Works Facility in Hulls Cove

The Highway Division is excited to share that a new (used) power screen has arrived. The equipment is used to screen compost material which is available to Bar Harbor residents in Hulls Cove. Stop by to get yours:  8:00 AM - 2:45 PM, Monday-Frida...

Annual Reports now available at the Municipal building

Annual Reports now available at Municipal building.  Questions, call the Town Clerk's office at 207-288-4098.

Water Line Flushing: May 8 - June 9, 2023

Customers may experience decreased pressure and dirty water anytime during flushing.  We regret any inconvenience this may cause.  For further information, contact the Water Division office at 288-3555; Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM.

June Annual Town Meeting Warrant is posted

The June Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting has been posted in the June Election section of our website https://www.barharbormaine.gov/438/Elections---June 

Spring Downtown Sidewalk Restoration Projects

Contractor work on the following sections will begin April 3:  Main Street from Cottage Street to Rodick Place, Main Street (at The First National Bank and at 216 Main Street), on the Pier (east and west sides), along Agamont Lane and on Kennebec...

Filings in APPLL v Town of Bar Harbor

Filings in APPLL et al v. Town of Bar Harbor, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine

• Original complaint from APPLL et al, filed December 29, 2022
  • Affadavits related to original complaint
  • CLIA declaration of Chris Mastrippolito
• Motion for preliminary in...

School Building Project Information

Conners Emerson PK-8 School Building Project website

Presentation to the Town Council December 6, 2022

• Slides
• Video (begin 1 hour, 36 minutes from start)

Presentation to the Town Council January 17, 2023

• Slides
• Video (begin 50 minutes from start)

Presentation to...

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...]