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Will They Or Won’t They?

Council Discusses Possible Moratorium on Transient Accommodations, Delves Into Short Term Rentals, Traffic, and Housing CARRIE JONES SEP 6, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—After remarks from Town Councilor Matthew Hochman during council comments at its August meeting, a potential moratorium on transient accommodations received a lot of press. That discussion continued at the September 5 meeting, but no action was taken since it was not on … Continue reading Will They Or Won’t They?

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Changes May Be Afoot For Bar Harbor Zoning Rules

Planning Board discusses LD 2003, Shared Housing and Employee Work Quarters, 10 new cabins, and a four-room hotel or motel CARRIE JONES AUG 3, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Planning Board met August 2 with one new member, Cosmo Nims, who was quickly thrown into the world of land use ordinances, state mandates, and proposed projects, a world where a lot of changes could … Continue reading Changes May Be Afoot For Bar Harbor Zoning Rules

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From Crisis to Collaboration:

MDI Residents and Organizations Band Together to Tackle Housing Shortage Carrie Jones and Shaun Farrar BAR HARBOR—Noel Musson knows firsthand about the housing crisis on Mount Desert Island. Born and raised on MDI, he did as so many do and moved away to attend college and get started on his life’s journey. About 18 years ago, he and his wife decided that they wanted to move back. … Continue reading From Crisis to Collaboration:

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Bar Harbor is Far From Alone in Housing Crunch

Some on Committee Hope For More Input BAR HARBOR—The Comprehensive Planning Committee met for two hours Thursday night, focusing on the recent housing study conclusions and how to share them with the public while also discussing an upcoming work session in March. The public is invited to watch the work session, but not participate. More opportunities to participate in the process will occur in the … Continue reading Bar Harbor is Far From Alone in Housing Crunch

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Planning Department Asks For Additional Staff To Help Create Affordable Housing

Manager’s Budget and Cooperating Agencies also make requests BAR HARBOR—A joint Town Council and Warrant Committee heard budget presentation on Thursday evening and the beginning of the meeting was delayed for a bit as councilors and committee members declared conflicts of interests. Those conflicts prevented them from discussing the aspects of the budget that they had a conflict with. Councilor Jeff Dobbs was excused from … Continue reading Planning Department Asks For Additional Staff To Help Create Affordable Housing

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